Jim & Marilynn Larson
13558 Bayview Road
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
360-757-1696
360-421-8098 (cell)
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Camelid Quarantine Site
from US to Canada
Are you sending your llamas and/or alpacas to Canada? Let us do the work for you!
For the past 11 years, we have been an authorized quarantine site for both llamas and alpacas traveling from the US to Canada.
The next quarantines are scheduled to begin about September 15 and December 1, 2008. Any llamas purchased at LFA having had a TB test would begin quarantine about December 1. Boarding before they enter quarantine is possible. Please call us to confirm availability.
We are finding that many folks do not understand the rule concerning the test for TB. It is a simple one: TB tests CANNOT be administered any more frequently than 90 days! If you have an animal who had a TB test in order to enter a sale, the next TB test can be no sooner than 90 days later. Obviously, that will delay that animal's entry to a Quarantine. About two weeks into a Quarantine, we will administer the TB test required for admission into Canada. The next TB test will be 90 days later, in Canadian Quarantine. This timing is a requirement of the Canadian protocol. Both American and Canadian veterinarians are adamant about the 90-day rule because they feel there is a likelihood of a false positive. Even though we may all be confident the positive is a false one, nevertheless, it shuts down the entire Quarantine as that animal cannot be tested for another 90 days. No animal may leave the Quarantine until that animal tests negative. If you have any questions at all about this rule, feel free to call us to discuss it.
A reminder that any animals coming to our Quarantine from any other area within the United States, do NOT have to have health certificates! I've spoken with our Washington State Dept of Agriculture Veterinarian's Office and that is their determination. If the sellers of any animals you are purchasing or their haulers have any questions, please pass on our telephone number. We'd be happy to speak with them. It's nice to find an area where we can save you a little money!
Quarantines will normally be run to accommodate purchasers at the major sales. It is possible to have other Quarantines at other times of the year. Please contact us for more information.
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A little history of the past eleven years in Quarantine Protocols
Since Canada opened its borders for the importation of llamas and alpacas in 1997, we have been an approved site for the Quarantines required. Back then, it was a six-month long quarantine process with two TB tests required. Canada has continued to streamline the process and it is now 30 days of isolation in the United States plus some testing. It was just last year in the protocol dated March 2007 that Canada did away with the requirement for Blue Tongue testing.
The process of working with the United States Dept of Agriculture and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is fraught with many potential problems. We are happy we are able to say that our experience and our relationship with the USDA veterinarians has enabled us to smooth the way for the importers. While it has not been part of our requirement to dialog with the Canadian vets and agencies, we have done it when necessary. We have stayed on top of all changes in the protocol. As the USDA vet said to Marilynn "you know the changes before I do"!
New Horizons Llamas has enjoyed being a part of this process of getting llamas and alpacas into Canada for 11 years. Over these years, it has been our pleasure working with old and new owners and getting their animals home. Communication with our Canadian importers/clients has been an important part of our service. When something happens, we let you know about it. We love getting to know your animals---and you!
If you are interested in learning more, give us a call (360) 757-1696 or email us.
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Quarantine Requirements
The requirements of the current protocol for entry into Canada are:
- 30-day Isolation in an approved facility
- Testing for TB
- Testing for Brucellosis
- more...
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Canadian Quarantine Requirements While we recommend that all importers into Canada check with their own CFIA veterinarian, we can make a few recommendations based upon our experience. The most important issue faced by most is the location of the Quarantine done in Canada. That location will require anmore...
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Quarantine FacilityOne of the requirements of the Canadian protocol is an inspection of our Quarantine facility prior to the beginning of each Isolation period. We have worked with the USDA office for many years and have a great working relationship. The protocol is set by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and we are careful to abide by their rules. The primary requirement is the separation of Quarantine animals from our llama herd by a distance of 30 feet. We are happy to provide themore... |
Births and Cria in Isolation Birthing? Cria care? New Horizons Llamas has birthed more than 100 cria - many of them in Isolation. Several herds of llamas and alpacas have entered the United States from South America; crossed the country and entered into Quarantine at our ranch. A few of those herds actually spent more than one year at our location. During their time here, we delivered many cria. Our yearsmore... |
Last updated July 26, 2008
