Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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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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3/29/11  10:45 am
Commenter: Russ Pond, Winterberry Farm Alpacas

In support of the repeal of 2VAC5-140-140 and its replacement with 2 VAC 5-1
 

 

The research and evidence completely support this position and we respectfully ask for it to be implemented expeditiously. 
 

As a Virginia alpaca farmer and member of the Virginia Alpaca Owners & Breeders Association, I fully support the repeal of 2VAC5-140-140 and its replacement with 2 VAC 5-141.  

 

Many breeders will not participate in our VAOBA show because of the current testing requirements and the expense involved.  Both, alpaca and llama breeders need to be able to bring their animals into the state of Virginia to participate in our shows without the burden of unnecessary and  expensive testing.  Most other states have already made these changes. Virginia should as well.

 

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