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as you prepare for the MAPACA Jubilee
Maryland Fair & Show Requirements

If your veterinarian has any questions about the requirements please contact [email protected]
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No animal will be admitted to the fairgrounds unless it meets the requirements below. No animal is to be unloaded until the animal and its paperwork have been inspected and approved for entry.
All animals must be in proper physical condition, be properly identified with a microchip and free of visual evidence of infections, contagious, or parasitic disease at time of arrival. Evidence of infectious, contagious, or parasitic disease or failure to produce the necessary documents for health certification, vaccination, or testing will result in the animal's rejection for entry. The inspector's decision is final. While not required, it is strongly recommended that all alpacas be currently vaccinated for rabies. If you have any questions in regards to Health Requirements at the show please feel free to contact Scott Young @ (607) 222 - 6825.
Note: Bring a copy of your Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Health Papers) for the Show Superintendent who is required to keep a copy as part of the show's permanent records. No digital formats will be accepted, we must have paper versions!
Requirements for ALL Alpacas:
1. Valid Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health papers) signed by an accredited veterinarian certifying that the animals are clinically free of infectious or contagious diseases and exposure from such disease. Health papers must be dated February 8, 2025 or closer to the show, (within 30 days of the last day of the show - March 9, 2025).
2. The alpaca's name and microchip number and microchip location for each alpaca shall be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health papers) and will be checked upon entering the facility. Please double check your microchips. If we cannot read your microchip your alpaca will not be allowed into the facility.
3. All alpacas entering the show must be negative for Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) by a PCR or VI lab test and said negative result shall be indicated on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health papers) by an accredited veterinarian.
Note: VI testing prior to 1/1/10 is acceptable. After this date you must use PCR testing. Date of test and lab used must be on health papers.
4. SELF CERTIFICATION: A completed Self Certification is required for all entries except for equine entering equine only events.

- Self-Certification forms must be filled out within 24 hours prior to loading and presented upon request to the designated representative. - A Self Certification is an official Maryland document signed by the owner/caretaker/transporter stating that the animals presented for exhibition are not showing any signs of, or having recent exposure to (within 21 days) infectious or contagious diseases.
5. A copy of the Self-Certification form may be downloaded from this LINK 

Additional Requirements for ALL Out-of-State Alpacas: 
Tuberculosis:
1. Accredited Tuberculosis Free States, Region or Zone
a. No tuberculin test required.
2. Modified Accredited Advanced or lower Tuberculosis Free Areas or States
(Not TB Free)
a. All camelids over 6 months of age shall comply with the following:
i. Camelids must originate from a herd not under restriction or quarantine for tuberculosis and from which a complete herd test was conducted within the past 12 months; progeny from such herds born since that test may be imported without a tuberculin test, or
ii. Any individual animal, over 6 months, entering Maryland must have a negative tuberculin test within 60 days before import.
b. Status of herd and area must be shown on certificate

Bio-security at the Jubilee:

• Bio-security at shows starts with responsible exhibitors bringing healthy alpacas to a show. If your alpaca is sick with diarrhea and/or fever, please do not bring that alpaca to the Jubilee.
• Upon health check, a licensed Pennsylvania Veterinarian will be available to examine any alpaca entering the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex. 
• Any animal displaying obvious signs of illness may be quarantined or prohibited from entry.
• If an alpaca appears distressed or has obvious diarrhea and/or fever, that alpaca will be moved to a quarantine area for observation and vet examination.
• The show veterinarian will make the final determination if quarantined alpacas shall be allowed into the arena, if they pose a risk to other alpacas and if they are fit to be shown.
• The veterinarian's decision is final and violation of the quarantine shall be grounds for expulsion from the Carroll CO AG Center
• MAPACA is not liable for any harm or illness that occurs during Check-In, at the time of the show or thereafter resulting from possible bio-security issues.
• Exhibitors agree that any animal they bring into the show complex is at possible risk of exposure to bio-security hazards and owners assume full responsibility for the ongoing veterinary care that may result from such exposures.
• Here are some suggested guidelines that the AOA/ARI GIRCOM has issued to minimize health risks at a show. Keep in mind that the following are guidelines only. These are suggestions and not required in any official capacity nor endorsed by the show staff as an official policy. We only supply this as a useful tool to exhibitors.
  Read how to Minimize Show Sickness in Minimize_Show_Sickness_CNE0808.pdf.

No alpacas allowed in trailers:

• If you plan to bring alpacas that are not entered in the Jubilee, please make arrangements to have those alpacas boarded at a farm near the facility.
• You are NOT permitted to house any alpaca in a trailer or other vehicle in the parking lot.

Stall limit information:

• Stall dimensions are 9'x9'. Please follow AOA recommended guidelines for stalling / grouping your animals.
• Pen panels, pine pellet bedding, and electricity will be provided and included in the individual stall prices.
• Exhibitors are permitted to use their own straw.   We are not able to provide hay & Ssray this year.
• You must bring your own extension cords to run from the electric boxes to your stall.
• All alpacas must be in their stall no later than 6:00 pm Friday - March 7, 2025
• If you would like to have a farm display, remember to request a stall space for that purpose. To comply with the fire codes, the aisles can not be blocked. Please make sure your display does not extend beyond the allotted pen space.
• Product sales are permitted by exhibitors in their farm display spacem as long as they are not commercially produced products sold by our vendors.  All exhibitors are fully liable for collection of MA sales tax. MAPACA is not responsible for any fines levied by the State of Maryland for non compliance of sales tax collection and payment.
  
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