Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
chapter
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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3/26/11  3:37 pm
Commenter: Barb & Marc Sodums, Shepherd's Creek Alpacas, Member VA Alp Owners/Breeders

VA needs to pass 2 VAC 5 ? 141!!
 

After a long, long process, alpaca & llama breeders need to be able to bring their animals into the state of VA for show and sale without unnecessary & expensive testing.  Most other states have made these changes already.  The livestock industry in VA has suffered, and stands to suffer more if these changes are not made to the regulations (I.E. Many fewer reeders will participate in VA shows & livestock marketing events because of the testing requirements).  We support 2 VAC 5 ? 141.

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