AlpacaFest West 2008 Check In

 

Alpaca check-in is a two-step process. All animals including companion animals must first be processed through the Vet Check. All animals will be examined by a licensed veterinarian, the information on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) confirmed and the presence of a microchip in the alpaca matching the number on the CVI. Once animals have passed vet inspection, they need to be color checked. Compliance checkers will confirm that the color the animal is entered under matches that color on an ARI Color Chart. Compliance checkers will also confirm that the fleece meets the length requirement for that animal’s class.
Length Requirements For Huacayas: Juvenile alpacas must have a minimum of two inches and no maximum fleece length. Yearlings and older must have a minimum of two inches and a maximum of 8 inches on the blanket, neck and legs.
Length Requirements For Suris: Juvenile alpacas must have a minimum of 3 inches and no maximum. Yearlings 3" - 8" must have a minimum of 3" and a maximum of 8" on the blanket, neck and legs. Yearling Suris 8" - No Maximum Must have a minimum of 8" and no maximum on the blanket, neck, and legs. Two year old and Mature, must have a minimum of 3" and a maximum of 8" on the blanket, neck and legs.
(2008 AOBA Show Division Handbook)

Alpaca Vet Check-in
All alpacas will be examined and found to be healthy, and the presence of a microchip will be confirmed before they are allowed into the stalling area. Be sure that the microchip number and BVDV PCR or VI test results are listed on your Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Have your original Certificate of Veterinary Inspection in your hand ready for the Veterinarian and a copy of your CVI to turn in to Show Management. All owners are required to submit a copy of the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection stating that all necessary State test and mandated AOBA tests such as BVDV PCR or VI testing for all alpacas entering the venue, whether in competition or entering the premises for any other reason. A copy will be kept as part of the permanent show records.

Please note, all animals including companions animals must be checked in, be registered with Alpaca Registry Inc. microchipped and meet the health requirements of this show. No animals under the age of 6 months are permitted on the show grounds.