New York State Health Requirements

New York State Animals

• Valid NYS Intrastate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection ( CVI – Form AI61 ) within 30 days of July 13, 2008.
• Uniquely identified by Microchip at the base of the left ear; and the alpaca’s name, as shown on the Alpaca Registration Inc. form (ARI) and microchip number must appear on CVI.

Animals from outside New York

• Interstate Health Certificate within 30 days of July 13, 2008.
• Negative Tuberculosis test, axillary method must be used and so noted on the health certificate for animals over 12 months and within 60 days of entry.
• Negative Brucellosis test, for animals over 6 months and within 30 days of July 13, 2008.
• Uniquely identified by microchip at the base of the left ear; and the alpaca’s ARI name and microchip number must appear on CVI.

Additional Health Requirements

• Negative BVD PCR test or VI test documented on CVI.
• It is strongly suggested that all animals attending are vaccinated for rabies within one year of the show.
• Exhibitors are required to bring a copy of the CVI form to the show. The copy will be kept by the show superintendent for permanent show records. Exhibitors should keep the original CVI with them for travel purposes.
  
  The Point of Contact for questions regarding BVD testing is George Schena
  Phone: 716- 913-1986
  Email: schena@alpacaniagara.com

Do not call the AOBA Office or AOBA Show Division Office regarding the BVD testing as only our Point of Contact can answer your questions.