Show Health Requirements

All alpacas entered in and present at the Show, whether from within New York or from out of state must meet the following health requirements:

Valid Certificate of Veterinary Inspection within 30 days of November 17.

Alpacas must have a negative PCR for Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVD). There is no time frame for this test, since one test is sufficient for the life of the alpaca. BVD test results are to be reported on the CVIs as “negative” or virus “not detected”. The date of the test, methodology (PCR) and the initials of the lab that performed the test must be listed on the CVI. Note, alpacas tested negative by the VI test prior to 1/1/2010 will be grandfathered in to allow entry. We remind people that the requirement of a negative BVD test will not eliminate the possible presence of BVD at the show, but will greatly reduce the risk of exposure. It is strongly recommended that all exhibitors institute on-farm bio-security protocols for returning from any show or other alpaca event to minimize the risk posed by BVD and other contagion. If you have any questions regarding BVD testing feel free to contact the Halter Show Superintendents: Scott & Ann Young, sayoung@hancock.net, 1-607-222-6825.

Uniquely identified by Microchip and microchip number must appear on CVI.

It is strongly suggested that all animals attending are vaccinated for rabies within one year of the show.