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From our experience, alpaca breeders are an incredibly friendly,
helpful group of people. They genuinely enjoy what they are
doing, and they love the opportunity to talk about the alpaca
business. In addition to our national Alpaca
Owners and Breeders Association, there are numerous regional
breeder organizations. There are shows and events featuring
alpacas somewhere in your region almost every month. Numerous
publications such as Alpacas Magazine, and hundreds of breeders
on ranches and farms throughout the country are eager to provide
you with any information you seek.
A few of our favorite links are listed below:
 Alpaca
Owners and Breeders Association (AOBA) — This
is a national organization that was founded to promote the
alpaca industry and to support alpaca breeders. AOBA sponsors
a national meeting every June. They also publish five
yearly issues of Alpacas Magazine, a newsletter called One
Voice, and an annual report of a marketing survey of members.
Alpaca
Registry, Inc. (ARI) — The Alpaca Registry,
Inc. registers all alpacas in the U.S. Registered alpacas
are blood-typed to confirm parentage. This serves to preserve
and protect the alpaca herd in the U.S., and it is a comfort
to buyers of alpacas to know with certainty what they are
buying. The information in the Registry's database is available
to breeders on request. Visit the Alpaca Registry's web site
to learn more about what they do.
Mid-Atlantic
Alpaca Association (MAPACA) — MAPACA is a cooperative
group of alpaca breeders from the Mid-Atlantic states. It
is a diverse group with herd sizes ranging from two to over
200 alpacas. On MAPACA farms you will find some of the most
exquisite huacayas and suris in the world in a rainbow of
colors. These alpacas represent some of the most well established
bloodlines in the country, many with several generations of
successful, well-documented reproductive history!
Virginia Alpaca
Owners and Breeders Association (VAOBA) exists to develop
and promote a dynamic, growing and profitable alpaca industry
in the State of Virginia and the United States. VAOBA provides
training and education on alpaca management, herd health and
other alpaca husbandry practices. The association also sponsors
marketing and growth opportunities for the Virginia alpaca
industry through shows, public relations events, youth programs
and collaboration with state and local governments and civic
organizations. VAOBA provides opportunities for networking
and the sharing of services, equipment, supplies, facilities,
knowledge and fellowship among members.
 Alpaca
Research Foundation (ARF) was established to encourage
and support scientific research that benefits the North American
alpaca industry, primarily in the areas of alpaca health and
husbandry, genetics and fiber. Research projects funded through
ARF are numerous, on topics such as "Using Objective
Measurements to Identify Superior Characteristics of US Alpacas
and Assist in Making Long-term Breeding Decisions."
International
Camelid Institute (ICI) is an education and service facility
for camelid owners, breeders, veterinarians and scientists.
It also serves fiber and textile persons and animal enthusiasts
throughout the world, all for the purpose of advancing the
well being of camelids and the camelid industry. With the
guidance of an Advisory Council of veterinarians, breeders,
and scientists; ICI works to develop a network of national
and international leaders in research and associated camelid
interests.
Breeders
Edge® is the event hosting division of Double "O"
Good Alpacas. Several times each year, we host educational,
sales, and customer appreciation events in our 18,000 square
foot Breeders Edge® Pavilion and Event Center. Visit www.breedersedge.info
to learn more and reserve your seat for our next event.
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