2009 Health Requirements

All exhibitors please note: Veterinarians will not be permitted to implant microchips
during vet check; please be sure that all of your alpacas' microchips are in place before
they are transported to the show and that they agree with the CVI. Sorry, no exceptions.

1. While all of the following health requirements can not guarantee a disease free environment it is our intent to follow all AOBA, State of Maryland and MABA regulations and guidelines to provide the healthiest environment possible.
2. NOTE: CVI Forms are valid for 30 days and must not expire prior to Nov. 15, 2009, the last day of the show. All exhibitors must bring a copy to surrender in addition to their original CVI form.

All Out of State alpacas:

1. Must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) from a veterinarian of the state of its origin. THIS FORM IS NOT SUPPLIED. CVI Forms are valid for 30 days and must not expire prior to Nov. 15, 2009. All CVI forms must include the alpaca’s name and microchip identification number in addition to all farm contact information. The owner must submit one copy (not the original) of the CVI as part of the show’s permanent records.
2. Must be presented with a completed Maryland Department of Agriculture Self Certification of Animal Health form which can be downloaded here: http://www.mda.state.md.us/pdf/sc_animal_health.pdf
3. Must be tested and negative for BVDV. One test in the alpaca's lifetime is sufficient. The test result must be listed by your veterinarian on the the CVI with all of the following information:
   • Date of Test
   • Lab where testing was done
   • Accession number of test
   • Method of testing (only PCR or VI will be accepted)
4. Six months of age and over, must meet one of the following requirements for Tuberculosis
   • (a) originate directly from an accredited herd or from a herd which has undergone a complete negative tuberculin herd test within the previous (12) months; or
   • (b) have a negative tuberculin test within sixty days of entry.

All Maryland alpacas:

1. 1. Must supply a valid Maryland Intrastate CVI form. CVI Forms are valid for 30 days and must not expire prior to Nov. 15, 2009. For the convenience of Maryland farms this form has been supplied or can also be downloaded here: http://www.mda.state.md.us/pdf/cvi_self_cert.pdf
2. Must be presented with a completed Maryland Department of Agriculture Self Certification of Animal Health form which can be downloaded here: http://www.mda.state.md.us/pdf/sc_animal_health.pdf
3. Must be tested and negative for BVDV. One test in the alpaca's lifetime is sufficient. The test result must be listed by your veterinarian on the the CVI with all of the following information:
   • Date of Test
   • Lab where testing was done
   • Accession number of test
   • Method of testing (only PCR or VI will be accepted)

* Don't forget to have your MD Intrastate CVI stamped by the Maryland Department of Agriculture as noted on the form!