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2008 Health Requirements
No animal will be admitted to the fairgrounds unless it meets the requirements below.
No animal is to be unloaded 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.
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 (health papers) 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 March 6, 2008 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.
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. Health papers must be dated March 6, 2008 or
later.
- Blue Tongue testing is required. Exception: Animals from a USDA declared
"Low Incident State" are exempt. Note: New England and New York are low incident states.
- TB and Brucellosis testing is not required for animals from TB acc. & Brucellosis
free States. All other states must call for requirements (617-626-1795)
- 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.
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