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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3/26/11  4:46 pm
Commenter: Denise Caldwell, A.L. Paca's Farms

In support of the repeal of 2VAC5-140-140 and its replacement with 2 VAC 5-141
 

Virginia seems to be one of the very few states that still require blue tongue, TB and brucellosis testing for an alpaca to enter the state.  These tests can be very expensive and many breeders will think long and hard before attending an alpaca event in Virginia for this reason.  I, in fact, know of several farms that have refused to participate in any Virginia alpaca shows.........which overall, keeps money out of the state of Virginia.  I believe it is time to move forward. 

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