As owners and breeders of alpaca in the Commonwealth of VA  and members of the Virginia Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association we fully support the repeal of 2VAC5 140-140 and repectfully request the replacement with 2VAC5 - 141. The present regulation has made it costly for alpaca and llama breeders and owners from surrounding states and afar to participate in events and breeding within the Commonwealth, especially those who are from TB and Brucellosis free states. As breeders it is challenging to market our breeding services outside of the Commonwealth to clients due to the expense of testing to enter the Commonwealth and as an owner it is costly to transport animals being purchased from other TB, Brucellosis free states into the Commonweath. The replacement of the regulation will make it more cost effective for those outside the Commonwealth to participate in events while increasing revenue to local business close to events and it will allow owners to offer breeding services to clients outside of the Commonwealth without additional cost. Your consideration in this matter is greatly appreciated.