901:1-17-15. Llamas and alpacas


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  • Llamas or alpacas imported into Ohio shall:

    (A) Be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days prior to entry and

    (B) Be identified with official individual identification, which is defined as the following:

    (1) An ear tattoo which has been registered with a breed association;

    (2) An official ear tag bearing the US shield which includes either of the following:

    (a) An animal identification number (AIN);

    (b) A national uniform ear tag system (NUES) number.

    (3) A microchip placed at the base of the animal's ear.

    (C) Show no symptoms or evidence of infectious or contagious diseases.


Effective: 2/12/2018
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 11/28/2017 and 02/12/2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 941.10
Rule Amplifies: 941.02, 941.041, 941.07, 941.09
Prior Effective Dates: 5/19/2011, 12/01/2011