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Transporting Alpacas
You may think you will not be transporting an animal and do not need to be bothered with other state's regulations. But you can be transporting an animal for many reasons, and need to be aware of all that is involved. If you are going to a show, transporting one for a purchase or sell, or to leave for a breeding, you will need to know that each state has specific regulations and how to find out what those regulations are for where you are going.
In addition to state regulations, there are certain procedures you will want to follow for your farm and animals.
For information concerning state regulations, call the Office of the State Veterinarian in your state.
Make sure that any animal that is going to be transported from your farm, by you or someone else is healthy and has no problems before leaving.
Minimize contact of your animals with other livestock and wildlife. This is difficult if going to shows, but if you are transporting one to a show, try to isolate the show animals from the rest of your herd, when you return to the farm.
Consult your veterinarian. You will need health papers filled out prior to leaving the farm to comply with the regulations required by the state where you are going. Do so enough ahead of time to make sure that there is time for all test to be done, and sent back to you. Some tests can take up to two weeks to receive back.
Comply with state and federal regulations regarding:
the transportation of your animals
health certificates and permits
ventilation, temperature and environmental requirements
nutritional requirements
shipping and holding space and other welfare requirements
For more information on health requirements, check the USDA (U. S. Department of Agriculture) website, or you can use the following phone numbers for each State's Agencies:
Alabama 334/240-7255
Alaska 907/745-3236
Arizona 602/542-4293
Arkansas 501/225-5138
California 916/654-0881
Colorado 303/239-4161
Connecticut 860/556-4616
Delaware 302/739-4811
Florida 904/488-7747
Georgia 404/656-3671
Hawaii 808/483-7100
Idaho 208/332-8560
Illinois 217/782-4944
Indiana 317/227-0300
Iowa 515/281-5305
Kansas 913/296-2326
Kentucky 502/564-3956
Louisiana 504/925-3980
Maine 207/287-3701
Maryland 410/841-5810
Massachusetts 617/727-3018
Michigan 517/373-1077
Minnesota 651/296-2942
Mississippi 601/354-6089
Missouri 573/751-3377
Montana 406/444-2034
Nebraska 402/471-2351
Nevada 702/688-1180
New Hampshire 603/271-2404
New Jersey 609/292-3965
New Mexico 505/841-4000
New York 518/457-3502
North Carolina 919/733-7601
North Dakota 701/328-2655
Ohio 614/728-6220
Oklahoma 405/521-3891
Oregon 503/986-4680
Pennsylvania 717/787-6677
Rhode Island 401/277-2781
South Carolina 803/788-2260
South Dakota 605/773-3321
Tennessee 615/360-0120
Texas 512/719-0777
Utah 801/538-7160
Vermont 802/828-2421
Virginia 804/786-2481
Washington 360/902-1881
West Virginia 304/558-2214
Wisconsin 608/224-4873
Wyoming 307/777-7515