Alpacas in the USA

Resources

• All Things Alpaca For Sale!

  • Alpaca Farming Classifieds

    This site is for the General Farming community to post ads for alpacas and products at fair market prices, for fair trade and barter, or to give away for free.

  • Official "Alpacas in the USA" Store

    This little web shop offers all sorts of garments and other products bearing the “Alpacas in the USA!” logo. Take some time to peruse the store and purchase Tee-Shirts, Sweatshirts, hats, mugs, stickers, magnets, bumber stickers, cards, posters, ornaments and more!

  • The Alpaca Shopper

    This is a great little yahoo group chat site where you may find the alpaca or services you are looking for posted directly by the provider or owner…If you have alpacas or things or services alpaca related for sale, barter or trade, this is a good place to post. Looking for THE alpaca, product or service to answer your needs? Posting is free. Check it out!

• Alpaca Organizations

  • Alpaca Support

    This group was created to provide a forum for alpaca owners who are either experiencing health challenges with their alpacas, especially those that may be or are definitely life-threatening, and for owners who have experienced the loss of alpacas from their herds. It is the hope of the owner of the site that the forum will provide not only support and guidance, wisdom and knowledge for those seeking help, but that it will also lift the spirits of those feeling down and perhaps discouraged to the point where they actually consider walking away from a life with alpacas. THAT would be a great tragedy... So, perhaps thru this site, we can find each other, support each other, and SUPPORT ALPACAS.

  • Alpacas in the USA!

    a unique group of like-minded people working together to promote alpacas as an economically viable and environmentally sustainable livestock to own in the USA. As a “Family Community,” we are dedicated to the principles of sharing, mutual support, and the provision of facts, experiences, and education to those new to alpacas and the universally valuable properties of alpaca fiber. JOIN US!

  • AOBA

    The Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association

  • ARI

    The Alpaca Registry (ARI) is a database housing the genealogy, blood typing/DNA and ownership records of alpacas in North America and those of a few alpacas outside this area. At its inception in late 1988, the Registry mandated blood typing as a requisite for registration and currently accepts only offspring of ARI registered alpacas that qualify by DNA testing.

• Alpaca Services

  • AlpacaEASE / HerdEASE

    The number 1 ranked software to manage your herd and business. Used by over 1000 alpaca breeders nationwide! See for yourself. Visit our website and download a FREE 30 day trial copy!

  • Jeffers Livestock

    Jeffers Livestock Fencing and Farm Supplies

• Alpaca Shows

  • Alpaca Western Extravaganza

    Show Dates and Times: Saturday, April 11 8:30am – 5:00pm Sunday, April 12 8:00am – 4:00pm Show Entry Deadline: March 9, 2009 No Changes will be accepted after March 27, 2009.

  • Best of the Midwest Alpaca Show

    Join us for the First Annual Best of the Midwest Alpaca Show and Sale. Stay warm, and enjoy an indoor alpaca event that will offer you a winter get away to show your best. Join us in Columbus, Ohio in March for this welcome to spring event. The show is a Level IV certified by AOBA Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (Certification Pending) . We are excited to provide the first regional show of the spring show season, as well as the first regional auction of the year. Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds Bricker Building — This handsome, modern facility has 3.5 acres under one roof, with a 20′ ceiling, and over 152,000 sq. ft of space. It has hosted several Alpaca shows and has proven to be a perfect venue for our industry.

  • Breeder's Showcase

    May 8 – 10, 2009 Toyota Arena, York County Fairgrounds York, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association

  • Buckeye Alpaca Show

    When – May 2nd and 3rd Where – 717 East Seventeenth Avenue Columbus, OH 43211 Fun for the whole family. Come and see these unique and beautiful creatures that will be on display at the Expo Center May 2nd & 3rd from 8 – 5 each day. The Buckeye Alpaca Show expects a record number of Alpacas from more than 15 states, and is expected to draw in almost 1,500 exhibitors and spectators. Also available during the show will be various demonstrations, special events for children, silent auction, and vendors selling unique fashion items made out of natural Alpaca fiber. More than 1,000 Alpacas are expected to participate in this highly anticipated Alpaca Show. The Buckeye Alpaca Show is a non-profit show benefiting the International Camelid Institute and the School of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University.

  • California Classic

    April 25 – 26, 2009 We invite you to participate in a Premier Spring Alpaca Show Event. Come to the easy to access Alameda County Fairgrounds for an exciting Full Fleece Halter show, Performance show AND, for the first time, a Spin-Off! GELDING CLASSES!! Bring your geldings to the show for a new class just for geldings – compete in color championships if minimum entries are met!

  • Carolina Alpaca Celebration

    CABO is excited to announce the 2009 Carolina Alpaca Celebration to be held at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord, North Carolina. We have had excellent responses to our previous shows and expect this event to be even better! This is an AOBA certified event.

  • Empire Extravaganza

    Every year, mid to late October The Empire Alpaca Association is very proud to sponsor this, large and exciting Level 5 show.

  • Indiana Alpaca Invitational

    Next Show: April 4 – 5, 2009 Indiana Alpacas, Inc is a private organization of Indiana alpaca breeders created with the goal of founding, organizing and managing alpaca related events within the State of Indiana with the intention of benefiting the alpaca industry and related charities. Our first year was a huge success! Over 1100 alpacas from across the country came to compete. Our Silent Auction and Herdsire Breeding Auction raised nearly $10,000 for local FFA and Young Farmers chapters and for Purdue University. As a first-time show, we certainly had our hiccups, but overall most participants agreed that the IAI was a well organized, first class show. Be ready for some changes that will make this year’s IAI show even better! In 2009, we will be limiting the size of the show so that everyone attending can be in the Main Expo. We are also changing the host hotel. New for 2009 is a Fleece Show!

  • Kentucky Classic Alpaca Show

    The Kentucky Classic Alpaca Show is one of the Nation’s premiere alpaca shows. Visit our site for information on all the Kentucky Classic Alpaca Shows throughout the years.

  • MAPACA Jubilee

    MaPaca is a cooperative group of alpaca breeders in the Mid-Atlantic states of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Next show: April 23rd thru the 26th, 2009. It’s the MaPaca Jubilee’s 13th year, again located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, April 23-26. New and exciting are the key words to this years show. Admission is free to the public. Get ready to be part of the all new and exciting 2009 MAPACA Jubilee!

  • Maryland Alpaca Show

    The Maryland Alpaca Show & Sale brings the most beautiful, intelligent and truly “huggable” alpacas (smaller, gentle members of the llama family) to the Baltimore metro area April 18th – 19th 2009.

  • Minnesota Alpaca Expo

    Minnesota Alpaca Expo is a Level IV Halter & Level I Fleece Show!!!! Please watch for deadlines and they will be different for 2009. Online Registrations will be available January 2009! Please sign up early due to early sell out in 2008.

  • MOPACA Alpaca Invitational Show

    Next Show: March 27 – 29, 2009 AOBA Certified Level IV Show Location American Royal/Hale Arena Kansas City, MO Fleece Judges Babs Manion & Sharon Loner Halter Judges Babs Manion & Sharon Loner Photo Contest Judge Karl Timmerman, M.A.J.D.

  • North American Alpaca Show

    Next Show: April 2-5, 2009 Location: Eastern States Expo Center 1305 Memorial Avenue (Route 147) West Springfield, Massachusetts

  • Southern Select Alpaca Show

    The Southeastern Alpaca Association, an AOBA affiliate, is pleased to invite you to the Southern Select 2009, 8th annual Alpaca Show at the Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee. On March 7-8, 2009, we anticipate hosting one of the premier halter and fleece shows in the nation with a Level IV halter and Level II fleece show.

  • Spring Bling Alpaca Show

    Great alpaca show with fun classes for kids, too. Come join us! Date: March 21-22, 2009. We are excited to host our second annual SPRING BLING Alpaca Show, March 21-22 2009. The start of the show season for many. So mark your calendars, and we’ll see you in March 09 at the Tri County Arena, Neenah, Wisconsin!

  • Sunshine State Alpaca Expo and Auction

    The Florida Alpaca Breeders Association is excited to have you as our guest at The Sunshine State Alpaca EXPO and Auction 2009. This year promises to be filled with fun and new ideas for our Exhibitors and everyone in attendance.

  • The Northeast Alpaca Expo

    MAY 2 & 3, 2009 The Expo should be an AOBA Certified Level 4 or 5 show judged on a 50/50 comparative judging basis. We will have full fleece, shorn and composite classes, shearing on site and a full line up of seminars for all levels of alpaca knowledge. Show Superintendent: Melissa Young Judges: Amanda VandenBosch – Full Fleece Huacaya Males Mike Safley – Full Fleece Huacaya Females Jude Anderson – Suris, Brown Huacaya Males, all shorn and composite classes Visit our website www.NEAlpacaExpo.com to learn more. This is a brand new website and content is growing everyday. Registration will open February 9, 2009

• Alpacas and Camelid Husbandry

  • Cornell Camelid Program for Breeders

    Visit this page for the latest information regarding the next scheduled Program to be conducted by Cornell University Large Animal Hospital specifically for Alpaca Breeders. Register Early to secure your space! You can click on the link below, or get the complete brochure by using this link: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/education/ConEd.htm

  • Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

    Visit this outstanding university with its growing Camelid Department when you have any emergency or special cases with your alpacas. The veterinarians, students, staff and facilities are top-notch. Call 1-607-253-3100 for the Large Animal Hospital (where farm animals such as alpacas are treated).

  • Preventing Heatstress

    Good information from Dr. David Anderson on keeping your alpacas cool in the heat!

  • What IS an Alpacas, exactly?

    Everybody’s shared this question at one time or another….What IS an alpaca and what is an alpaca NOT? Huh?

• Alpacas as an Investment

  • Foundations for Success / Alpaca 101+ Buyers

    Educational seminars

  • The Value of Alpaca

    Information about the investment potential of alpacas, and shared factual information reprinted with permission of AOBA.

• Fiber Facts & Resources

  • Alpaca Fiber Alliance

    The Alpaca Fiber Alliance is a group of alpaca farmers, breeders, fleece judges, fiber artists, processors and manufacturers, wholesalers, reps, retailers, and alpaca enthusiasts. AFA members are desirous of opportunities to network and coordinate all efforts toward the end goal of seeing alpaca fiber become a main staple in the textile market worldwide.

• Fiber Processing

  • The Alpaca Fiber Cooperative of North America

    AFCNA is an agricultural cooperative formed and owned by alpaca producers in North America for the purpose of collecting and processing alpaca fiber and distributing alpaca fiber and related products and the profit from them to its owners (members).

• Fleece Shows

  • Empire Alpaca Fleece Event

    February 6-8, 2009 Participate in a full encompassing fleece show so BIG we needed to call it a Fleece Event The 2009 Empire Fleece Event held in conjunction with the Empire Education Symposium.