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February 23 2011

Proposed Regulations to REQUIRE Animal Identification of ALL Agricultural Animals

Virginia has proposed regulations to require identification of all agricultural animals entering Virginia. This includes poultry.

There will be a public hearing on March 24, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the 2nd floor Board Room, of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, located at:
102 Governor Street
Richmond, Virginia.

The deadline for public comment is April 1, 2011.

Contact:  Dr. Dan Kovich
Staff Veterinarian, Animal Care and Health Policy
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
P.O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218

Telephone:  (804)786-2483
FAX: (804) 371-2380
TTY: (800) 828-1120
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Comments may be submitted on the Town Hall website.

It is very important to make your views known.  Please plan to attend the public hearing whether you wish to speak or not!

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