Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
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Health Requirements Governing the Admission of Agricultural Animals, Companion Animals, and Other Animals or Birds Into Virginia [2 VAC 5 ‑ 141]
Action Promulgate New Regulation to Replace Chapter 140
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 4/1/2011
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3/31/11  9:18 am
Commenter: Richard & Gayle Dumas, The Fuzzy Farm, Gloucester, VA

In support!!!
 

We are totally in support of 2VAC5 - 141.  The current testing requirements for out of state llamas and alpacas hurts our industry and the state in many ways.  Our shows suffer because many exhibitors will not consider showing in Virgina due to the extra costs of these tests and the stress it places on their animals.  Our breeding programs suffer because potential customers choose breedings in other states that do not have these health requirements.  The state tourism revenue is hugely impacted with the loss of these potential exhibiitors and breeders.  Please pass this long overdue change.  Thank you.       

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