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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3/27/11  7:18 am
Commenter: Catherine Brown/Beech Springs Alpacas

In support of changes regarding bloodwork regulations for animals entering VA
 

As an alpaca breeder who lives on the border of VA, I heartily support the ongoing effort to liberalize the entry requirements for alpacas coming into the state. There is an active Virginia alpaca community who have multiple shows during the year. I would love to go to them but the vet health requirements are cost prohibative! NC is a TB and Brucellosis free state. There should be no need to recheck these tests in order to bring my animals to a VA show!

Please consider revamping the rules!

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