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General regulations animal event(s) 2014
General information and legislations animal event(s)
Legislations and information VHM-events
Please find the following important information.
It is not allowed to place/sell animals anywhere other than indicated by the organization (e.g. parking lot). NOTE: The door of the exhibitors entrance closes half an hour before the fair opening. From that moment unloading should be completed through the visitors entrance. Should you fail to arrive in time your spot may be re-rented.
In case of any questions about these regulations, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/VHM-events/508118742549320?ref=hl
Art. 1 Terms and Conditions:
Smoking in the fair is strictly prohibited;
Dogs of exhibitors are allowed provided they are leashed. The organization reserves the right to remove dogs causing inconveniences;
Not all areas (e.g. halls) are open for dogs;
Parking only in the appropriate slots;
No sales in general to unaccompanied children below 12 years of age;
No sales of animals to unaccompanied children under 16 years of age without parent
Animals that should be grafted in accordance with Dutch or Belgian (or other) legislation may not be sold without grafting and entrances;
Animals that should have a chip ented or tattoo needed in Holland or Belgium , may not be sold without papers and information
After the fair, please clean up after yourself;
For further information about the fair please contact the organization. Members of the organization will be wearing a red jacket;
During the course of the fair the organization reserves the right to check for quality and regulatory compliance. Collected data will be treated confidential and will remain within the organization at all times.
Please find the opening hours for exhibitors and visitors below.
Build from the following time:
Gent (Belgium) 09.00 hour;
Houten 07:00 hour;
Hasselt 09.00 hour;
Zwolle 09.00 hour.
The fair is open from:
Gent (Belgium) 11:00 hours to 15:00 hours;
Houten 10:00 hours to 16:00 hours;
Zwolle 11:00 hours to 16:00 hours;
Hasselt (België) 11:00 hours to 15:00 hours.
It is prohibited to offer animals other than described in this regulation;
Animals on sale need to have a health statement;
Art. 2. Animals
This chapter contains general rules regarding animals. In chapter 2.2 a link has been added, referring you to regulations regarding animal transport.
Art. 2.1 General
It is required for all exhibitors with 1 animal or more, to bring a completed health statement. You can find the health statements elsewhere in art. 2.1.
1. Check by someone with a veterinarian license (your own vet). It is not allowed for a veterinarian to check his own animals. When animals are checked before the event, the flow could be faster.
2. Health check on the event: till approximately ten animals. Those animals can be checked on the event. This will cost about 1 euros per animal with a maximum off 10 euro for all 10 animals. For more than 10 animals see NO VET.
3. An in- or export statement: A statement of in- and export is also valid. When you give the organisation a copy, a healthstatement is not required anymore. Than the in- or export statement replaces the healthstatement. The statement needs to be signed within seven days before the event.
No vet:
When it is not posible to let your own vet to contole check the animals you can check them on the show with the vet how is availeble. Also when you have more than 10 animals, but let teh organisation know if you want to have check the animals on the show. (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). The cost for more than 10 animals are 20 euro's for the check.
NKV - promotionshows (April and December) and Rodentclub Rattonia (Juni and September):
For the rodent show animals will be checked by there own veterinary inspectors. It is necessary to fill the healthcertificate and to take it with you. No health certificate completed the inspection can slow down and complicate.
The queue and waiting time can be longer when a lot of animals need to be checked by VHM-events. There is no guarantee for entrance in time when there is a large crowd.
Before the start of the animal fair, the exhibitor must have a valid animal health certificate for all of his animals (see form appendix);
Before the start of the animal fair , the exhibitor must indicate which species and how many animals will be brought to fair. (See appendix point 1)
NOTE: THERE IS ONLY ONE HEALTH STATEMENT NECESSARY FOR ALL ANIMALS BROUGHT TO THE FAIR. PLEASE COMPLETE THE ATTACHED SPECIES LIST.
Please find below the health statement per animal species.
Rodents and rabbits;
Bird and poultry;
No animals, or spiders/insects.
Place animals in proper and spacious pens;
Animals on sale may not be pregnant;
Animals on sale need to have the age to be completely independent; (do not offer too young animals)
At least 50% of the space in the pens must be free for the animal to be able to move freely;
Place animals that are aggressive or bite in enclosed shelters, make sure there is no danger for the visitors. In addition place a sign stating the animals may be aggressive or could bite;
Place the scientific and generic name of the animal on the animals pens (If possible with date of birth and the name of the breeder);
ON THE FOLLOWING ANIMALS IS A TOTAL OFFER AND SALE BAN
1. FERRETS, MINK AND RELATED ANIMALS AND HYBRIDS THEREOF.
2. All TYPES OF FOXES AND VOSACHTIGEN
3. DOGS AND ALL KINDS CANINES
4. CATS AND ALL KINDS FELINES
Make sure animals with a CITES status have the correct papers and permits;
It is not allowed to sell animals and plants on the BUDEP list without dispensation.
When you sell or deliver an animal, it is required to give written information to the new owner. Information about care, housing and the costs for the animal needs to be described. Also the state of health is mandatory to describe.
Art. 2.2 Transportation
For information regarding animal transport, click here As stated in the new animal law, there are regulations regarding animal transport, for more information click here (only Dutch). Especially important, article 2, section 5, sub 1&2.
Art 3. Animals on exhibition
This chapter contains information regarding animals on exhibition. For each group of animals, such as rodents and reptiles, a separate scheme will be described in the sub-sections below. For all animals a health statement needs to be issued, see chapter 2.1. You only need to read the rules for the specie you bring.
Art.3.1 Reptiles and amphibian
Do not offer poisonous snakes and other heavy poisonous animals in or outside the exhibition. When in doubt de organization decides;
Scorpions, centipedes and millipedes must be placed in sealed and taped mini-terraria. Do not remove animals from terrarium. Animals on sale need to be healthy, see article 2, lid 1&2.The following types of scorpions are not allowed:Please pack animals separately;
Offered all animals at the age that they are totally independent. AT LEAST 3 TIMES INDEPENDENT EATED (not offering to young animals)
Offering the animals in called bamie- and lid containers do not or limited (2 HIGH) at each stack.Preferable next to eachather.
Terrarium animals are allowed to be on eachather, provided the animals can look outside.
It is not allowed to sell animals and plants on the BUDEP list without dispensation. For information about these animals please contact the CITES office, PO Box 1191, 3300 BD Dordrecht, phone: 0031(0)78-6395340, fax: 0031(0)78-6395350;
Inform the purchaser about the origin, habitat and care of the animals. Not all customers have experience.
Art 3.2 Rodents and rabbits
All kinds of rodents/rabbits may be offered;
Provide rodents with enough drinking water and nutrition (especially provide rabbits with enough hay);
In the rodent/rabbit pens at least 50% of the floor needs to be clean;
Do not place rodent/rabbit pens on top of each other but next to each other;
Do not place rodent/rabbit pens on the floor, only on the tables;
Art 3.3. Exotic animals
All kinds of exotic animals may be offered, provided that they fit into their pen. Please do not let animals run free;
Some exceptions are: raccoon, coati and Chinese muntjac;
Provide animals with enough drinking water and nutrition
In the animal pens at least 50% of the floor needs to be clean;
Do not place animal pens on top of each other but next to each other;
Do not place animal pens on the floor, only on the tables;
Art 3.4 Birds and poultry
All kinds of birds and poultry may be offered, provided that they fit into their shelter. Please do not let birds fly freely;
Provide animals with enough drinking water and nutrition;
Do not keep too many birds/poultry in one cage. Animals need to be able to move freely;
Do not place birdcages on top of each other but next to each other;
Do not place birdcages the floor, only on the tables;
Art 3.5 Cats
All kinds of cats may be offered, provided that they fit into their shelter. Please do not let animals run free;
Animals need to be grafted in time against cat disease and flu, also the diseases FIV/FELV need to be excluded;
Do not keep too many animals in one pen. Animals need to be able to move freely;
Please make sure the animal pens have clean floors;
Art 3.3. Animal stay
Animals on sale need to be packed in proper and specious cages/pens. Furthermore, animals must have the possibility to hide and/or climb. Also, give water as required;
For lizards and amphibians the pens must be 1,5 times the length of the animal (without tail);
For snakes; the shortest side should be at least 1/3th of the length of the animal;
For turtles, the container needs to be twice as large as the shield of the turtle;
Animals must have the possibility to turn 360 degrees;
Preferably close the terrariums on three sides;
Try to furnish the shelters as natural as possible.
Art 4. Booking
Once we have received your reservation it will be processed as soon as possible;
You will receive confirmation via email or post (if you have no email address) with an invoice;
The requested space is reserved for you, once we have received the reservation. (In case of insufficient space you will receive a message and you will be placed on the waiting list);
NOTE: The reservation is not optional. Once we have received your booking you must meet all obligations under these regulations.
Art 4.1 Payment
Please pay at least four weeks in advance. Payments can be made on account NL 22 ABNA 060.67.39.335 in the name of Ter / vhm-events. Please state the invoice number and the event. Once payment has been received, the reservation is final. You will receive the invoice in advance by post or email. You may request a copy at the registration desk, which will be sent to you afterwards; If for some reason fail to pay early is always possible eventday itself.
After checking all animals wristbands will be provided. Wristbands will not be sent in advance;
No refunds are given to exhibitors whom cancel the event within eight weeks before the start of the event. Please be informed that you still owe the invoiced amount.
No refunds will be given in case of failure to attend an event without a written cancellation notice
The reservation is not optional.
Art 5 Others
This chapter contains additional rules such as rules about wristbands and electricity.
Art 5.1 Recognisability exhibitors
After registration, exhibitors receive their wristbands. Please wear the wristband on top of your clothes, as a result they can be checked quickly. Exhibitors without a visible wristband can be rejected at the entrance.
Art 5.2 Wristbands
For the 1st and 2nd meter/table two wristbands are issued. For each additional meter/table one additional wristband can be given per meter, with a maximum of four wristbands per entry. In case you bring more people then stated wristbands must be purchased for the price of the entrance fee. Wristbands are available at the registration desk.
Art 5.3 Furniture
For every meter/table one chair maximum is included. For reservations of more than one meter/table there is a maximum of three chairs. If more seats are needed, chairs can be rented. The cost of chairs may vary by location.
Art 5.4 Power
Do not use electricity other than indicated by organization. The organization has the right to stop the supply of electricity in case of abuse;
The exhibitor is responsible for his own power reels;
It is forbidden to place cords on the floor other than indicated by organization.
Art 5.5 Others
Lastly, we kindly ask you to stay until the end of the event to prevent visitors from feeling disappointed unless you have sold everything.
The organization is not liable for the quality of the sold and purchased goods and/or animals. Nor for; loss, theft, damage or injuries during the event;
For foundations and associations, one chair and table will be provided free of charge.
In the event of unforeseen circumstances, which have not been mentioned in this legislation document, the organization will decide.
The organization wishes everybody a nice day at the animal fair.
In case of any questions about these regulations, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/VHM-events/508118742549320?ref=hl