ANIMAL BARN & CORN MAZE

What livestock can you expect to see at this year’s Fair? Check them out below! (Please note some of our livestock breeds are still being confirmed!)

Dairy Cattle

Beef Cattle

Water Buffalo

Mature Ewes (Sheep)

Boar Goats

Nigerian Dwarf Goats

Alpacas

Mini Horses

Llamas

Pigs, in Ontario Pork’s ‘PigMobile’

Standardbred horse

See the animals in the barn!

Live Milking demonstrations with Dairy Dave:

*demo times to be confirmed, but will take place 2-3 times per day during the Western Fair

Advantage Farm Equipment Corn Maze: Get up close and personal in our NEW corn maze, located in the infield of the Western Fair Raceway (access this via the tunnel beside the Animal Barn, or ask one of our staff for directions!)

Bouncing Barnyard: Bring your little ones to bounce along on a farm hopper in our animal barn. Ages 5 and under.

Bee Hives: See inside a hive frame at what a healthy vs. unhealthy hive looks like!

Virtual Reality Racing: Experience the thrill of standardbred horse racing with our NEW VR race kit. Ages 4 and up.

Corn Bin: Enjoy this sensory experience outside the Paddock this year! Ages 8 and under.

Educational displays from Egg Farmers of Ontario, Sheep Farmers of Ontario, Ontario Pork (the Pig Mobile), Grain Farmers of Ontario, and Dairy Farmers of Ontario.

Cow Milking: Try your hand at milking a (fake) cow, courtesy of Middlesex Dairy Producers

Case IH Pedal Tractor Course: Drive around the Case IH pedal tractor course in one of our kid-sized, pedal tractors!

Raceway Sulky Photo Op: Get your picture taken with ‘Trigger’ the raceway horse!

Case IH Farming Game Simulator: NEW this year, sit in the cab of a tractor and try your hands with the Case IH simulator! Ages 5 and up.

Animal Welfare Statement

Animal welfare, on our site, has always been and will continue to be a top priority for Western Fair District. The Association has deep agricultural roots and animals have been an integral part of that history helping us promote and educate on the value of agriculture to urban and rural audiences. Animals are a respected part of the educational programming we offer through various exhibitions, and competitions. Animals on our site are always cared for to their breed standard, and we continually consult with animal welfare professionals to benefit from their knowledge and expertise in the maintenance, health and handling of animals in our care.

Did you know? Responsible management of animals and their care in our venues is informed with guidance from:

Consultation with one or more veterinarians to ensure proper animal care

Animal husbandry experts hired to supervise the management and care of farm animals participating in our events

The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) Animal Protection Act.

What is included in this Policy?

Guidelines on feed, water and bedding standards for animals participating in our displays, Animal Care and treatment protocols with our Official Event Veterinarians, and guidance on what to do if an animal gets sick, or injured.

Diseases called “zoonotics” can be passed from animals to humans. Animals can carry organisms that are harmful to humans without appearing sick. Some zoonotic diseases are very dangerous to humans. Outbreaks of E.coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella have been associated with animal exhibits.

People can get diseases from animals through direct contact with:

• the animal

• their bites and scratches,

• their feces, urine, saliva, or blood,

• the environment where they are contained.

If you get harmful organisms on your hands you can spread them to your face, mouth or food and become ill.

Who is at greatest risk of Illness?

• children less than 5 years of age,

• the elderly,

• pregnant women,

• immuno-compromised persons.

How do I protect my family and myself?

While visiting the animals:

• Do not eat, drink or smoke while in the animal exhibit,

• Do not touch your face or mouth with your hands,

• Do not bring children’s toys, or pacifiers into the animal exhibit,

• Supervise young children closely.

After visiting the animals: Clean your hands

• Wash your hands with soap and water or

• Sanitize your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

If you touched an animal, their enclosures, their food, or cleaned up after them, clean your hands before touching anything else.

Always clean your hands before eating, drinking and smoking.

What if I become ill?

If you or your children become sick with stomach cramps, vomiting or diarrhea within a week of visiting a petting zoo or animal exhibit, visit your doctor.

Tell the doctor that you have been in contact with exhibit animals.

No food or drink is permitted in the barn. Please finish your food before entering the animal area, and wash your hands upon leaving the barn (stations will be provided).