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November 7th & 8th 2009
DCU Center
Worcester, Mass
For more information email-
necc@necoastalclassic.com
2009 Health Requirements
No alpaca will be admitted to the facility unless it meets the requirements below.
No animal is to be placed in its stall until the animal and its paperwork have been
inspected and approved for entry.
All animals must be in proper physical condition, be properly identified with a
microchip and free of visual evidence of infectious, contagious, or parasitic
disease at time of arrival. Evidence of infectious, contagious, or parasitic disease
or failure to produce the necessary documents for health certification, vaccination,
or testing will result in the animal's rejection for entry. The inspector's decision
is final. While not required, it is strongly recommended that all alpacas be currently
vaccinated for rabies.
All exhibitors must meet the appropriate state regulations for movement of livestock.
Even if state regulations do not require the veterinary certificate of inspection,
exhibitors
shall have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health papers) completed not more
than
30 days prior to the last date of the show for each alpaca transported to the show.
NOTE: Bring a copy of your Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health papers)
for the Show Superintendent who is required to keep a copy as part of the show's
permanent records.
In-State Alpacas:
- Valid Certificate of Veterinary Inspection signed by an accredited veterinarian
certifying that the animals are clinically free of infectious or contagious diseases
and exposure from such disease. Health papers must be dated October 9, 2009 or later.
- The alpaca's name and microchip number for each alpaca shall be listed on the
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and will be checked upon entering the facility.
Please double check your microchips. If we cannot read your microchip your alpaca
will not be allowed into the facility.
- All alpacas entering the show must be negative for Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) by
a PCR or VI lab test and said negative result shall be indicated on the Certificate of
Veterinary Inspection (health papers) by an accredited veterinarian. For more details see
below.
Out-of- State Alpacas:
- Valid Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health papers) signed by an accredited
veterinarian certifying that the animals are clinically free of infectious or contagious
diseases and exposure from such disease. Documents of health certification must be written
on relevant state or federal health forms only. Health papers must be dated October 9,
2009 or later.
- The alpaca's name and microchip number for each alpaca shall be listed on the Certificate
of Veterinary Inspection (Health Papers) and will be checked upon entering the facility.
Please double check your microchips. If we cannot read your microchip your alpaca will not
be allowed into the facility.
- All alpacas entering the show must be negative for Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) by a
PCR or VI lab test and said negative result shall be indicated on the Certificate of Veterinary
Inspection (health papers) by an accredited veterinarian. For more details see below.
- TB and Brucellosis testing is not required for animals from TB-Accredited and
Brucellosis-Free States . Current brucellosis and TB status in the exhibitor's state
can be obtained from the state veterinarian's office in each state. If the exhibitor's
state is not TB-Accredited or Brucellosis-Free, then the exhibitor must call the
Massachusetts Bureau of Animal Health for entry requirements (617-626-1795). Note:
New England and New York are low incidence/Free states.
- Blue Tongue testing is not required for Camelids originating from a USDA declared
"Low Incident State". Note: New England and New York are low incidence/Free states.
For More Information on Current Regulations Please Contact:
Massachusetts Bureau of Animal Health (617-626-1795).
http://www.mass.gov/agr/animalhealth/
May 18, 2009 BVD TESTING - AN IMPORTANT REMINDER
The AOBA Show System Office would like to remind and clarify to Show System members the
following requirements concerning BVD testing in all alpacas that enter any AOBA
Certified Show:
- There are only two methods of BVD testing that are accepted. These two tests are PCR
(Polymerase Chain Reaction) and VI (Virus Isolation). Alpacas that have been tested by
another method will not be allowed entry into any AOBA Certified Show.
- This is a one - time test. For the purposes of any AOBA Certified Show, once
this test has been done, it need not be repeated.
- The veterinarian who completes the CVI (Certificate of Veterinary Inspection) must
list the following information directly onto the CVI:
- The negative BVD test result.
- The date of BVD testing.
- The lab that did the testing.
- The accession number of the test (every lab will list this with the results)
- The METHOD OF TESTING (PCR or VI)
A CVI that lacks any of the above information is incomplete, and the alpacas that are listed
on the CVI will not be allowed entry into any AOBA Certified Show. Requiring that each alpaca
entering the venue of any AOBA Certified Show is BVD negative by using the proper test method
ensures the protection of ALL alpacas at the show.
Alpaca Owners & Breeders Association, Inc.
5000 Linbar Drive, Suite 297 * Nashville, TN 37211 * Phone: 615-834-4195 * Fax: 615-834-4196
Email: member@aobamail.com
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