Western New York Alpaca Show
Fiber Festival of WNY
Empire City Farms
Cuba, New York
July 11-12, 2009

General Information

Schedule of Events

Veterinary Requirements

Sponsorships

Herdsire Showcase

 

 Veterinary Requirements
 

New York State Health Requirements

New York State Animals 

  • Valid NYS Intrastate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection ( CVI – Form AI61 ) within 30 days of July 12, 2009.
  • Uniquely identified by Microchip; and the alpaca’s name, as shown on the Alpaca Registration Inc. form (ARI) and/or microchip number must appear on CVI.

Animals from outside New York 

  • Alpacas moved into New York for any purpose shall be accompanied by an approved certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI).
  • The CVI is issued by an accredited veterinarian and approved and countersigned by the chief livestock health official of the state or country of origin. Approval and countersignature of the certificate shall signify that said official has caused the statements thereon to be verified and shall further signify that these statements qualify the animal for movement into New York State in accordance with the provisions of this Part.
  • The CVI shall identify each animal to be moved into New York. Individual identification shall include all eartags and tattoos carried by the animal, its species, breed, age, sex and its registration number, if any.
  • The CVI shall include the full name and address of both consignor and consignee, the date of issue, the anticipated date of entry of the animal into New York State, and a statement that the animal has been inspected by an accredited veterinarian and is not showing signs of infectious, contagious or communicable disease (except where noted).
  • Interstate Health Certificate within 30 days of July 12, 2009.
  • Uniquely identified by microchip; 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.