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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3/30/11  11:44 am
Commenter: Kim Shand, Accoyos of Virginia, LLC, Member of VAOBA

Required Health Requirements to Enter VA
 

The change to the current regulation is important to help alpaca breeders sustain their business (incoming alpacas for breedings, shows, sales) in this difficult economy.  While we are all interested in maintaining the high health standards expected of alpaca breeders, it is a financial hardship to have to have animals rrepeatedly tested in order to come instate for the above-mentioned reasons, particularly from states that are already TB, Brucellos or Blue Tongue free.  Please give strong consideration to this amendment to help the alpaca breeders in VA and those wishing to enter the state of VA.

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