Georgia commissioner of agriculture Tommy Irvin granted a special 24-hour permit waiving routine identification and other health requirements for nine flying reindeer slated to visit Georgia the evening of Dec. 24 and the early morning hours of Dec. 25.
The application was filed last week by a North Pole toy maker who signed the paperwork Kris Kringle. Reindeer named on the permit are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, Blitzen and Rudolph.
Permit for flying reindeer waived
Identification, laboratory testing and certificates of veterinary inspection are part of Georgia’s health requirements which help officials protect the health of animals and prevent introduction of exotic diseases.
"After consulting with our state veterinarian, Dr. Carter Black, I concluded these reindeer didn't pose any threat to Georgia agriculture or violate any of our biosecurity measures to keep out animal diseases," said Irvin. "As it was explained to me, the reindeer will be moving quickly, will only prance and paw on rooftops and will not intermingle with any livestock in Georgia."
"Usually, few creatures are stirring that night," Dr. Black added. "Not even a mouse."
"We’re pleased to grant the temporary waiver to Kringle," said Irvin. "I and the employees of the Department of Agriculture wish him safe travels as he and his reindeer make deliveries to the good children of Georgia."
"After consulting with our state veterinarian, Dr. Carter Black, I concluded these reindeer didn't pose any threat to Georgia agriculture or violate any of our biosecurity measures to keep out animal diseases," said Irvin. "As it was explained to me, the reindeer will be moving quickly, will only prance and paw on rooftops and will not intermingle with any livestock in Georgia."
"Usually, few creatures are stirring that night," Dr. Black added. "Not even a mouse."
"We’re pleased to grant the temporary waiver to Kringle," said Irvin. "I and the employees of the Department of Agriculture wish him safe travels as he and his reindeer make deliveries to the good children of Georgia."
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