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Brian, I am sorry but, I do not understand your questions
At APA sanctioned shows, sometimes people aren't aware of the guidelines and show up without having the proper testing done on their flock. It happens all the time. It is really up to the event coordinators or the state testers whether they require those folks to leave. If, after checking over the birds, everyone seems fine... most of the time, the testers will swab for AI and let it go. You yourself just admitted how being NPIP isn't the end all be all to having clean birds??? I spoke with the girls from the University of MD (whom are completely qualified might I add) about it that day and they reported that everything seemed fine and they weren't too concerned.
We are checking everyone's info on October 1st at the gate. We'll have a FREE testing clinic for Marylanders the Sunday prior to the event and anyone who participates in the clinic will be able to receive their paperwork at the gate. Anyone who doesn't have it, won't be permitted sell. PERIOD. This is not to say that people won't be selling out of their cars in the parking area or whatever else. I cannot possibly keep track of a thousand people and that is why we are trying to nicely make you aware of the BUYER BEWARE policy. Do your homework to protect your birds because YOU are the one who cares the most about them My father used to always say, "you are your best ally" and I have taken this to heart in many aspects of my life.
At APA sanctioned shows, sometimes people aren't aware of the guidelines and show up without having the proper testing done on their flock. It happens all the time. It is really up to the event coordinators or the state testers whether they require those folks to leave. If, after checking over the birds, everyone seems fine... most of the time, the testers will swab for AI and let it go. You yourself just admitted how being NPIP isn't the end all be all to having clean birds??? I spoke with the girls from the University of MD (whom are completely qualified might I add) about it that day and they reported that everything seemed fine and they weren't too concerned.
We are checking everyone's info on October 1st at the gate. We'll have a FREE testing clinic for Marylanders the Sunday prior to the event and anyone who participates in the clinic will be able to receive their paperwork at the gate. Anyone who doesn't have it, won't be permitted sell. PERIOD. This is not to say that people won't be selling out of their cars in the parking area or whatever else. I cannot possibly keep track of a thousand people and that is why we are trying to nicely make you aware of the BUYER BEWARE policy. Do your homework to protect your birds because YOU are the one who cares the most about them My father used to always say, "you are your best ally" and I have taken this to heart in many aspects of my life.
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