There will be a vet check performed on each alpaca before it is admitted to the Convention Center. All alpacas must be sound, healthy, and free of internal and external parasites.

A current (dated after March 13, 2008) Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Health Certificate) is required for each on-site animal and must be presented at the check-in site before animals may enter the Convention Center. One copy must be retained by the show, so if you want your own copy, bring two.

Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must include:
› Name of alpaca
› Microchip #
› BVDV results and testing method

All alpacas must be negative for BVDV by a PCR or VI lab test and said negative results shall be indicated on the Health Certificate.

All alpacas entering the venue must be micro-chipped. The microchip number must be included on the Health Certificate. Please have vet also indicate the location of the microchip in the animal, on the certificate.

A $100 health examination fee will be charged for animals with no Health Certificate, payable on-site before check-in is allowed.

Animals with diarrhea must be removed from the facility immediately.

No animal may be housed in a vehicle or trailer in the parking lot.

AOBA Rules on BVDV Testing

Much progress has been made throughout the alpaca industry to educate our membership and to identify persistently infected (PI) alpacas for BVDV. One method of identification for an alpaca that may be persistently infected (PI) is by a PCR or VI test for BVDV.

AOBA has taken steps throughout the past several months to help ensure that PI alpacas are not present at AOBA Certified Shows and we have all learned a lot along the way.

To simplify the process and requirement that all alpacas must be tested negative for BVDV for all of our members, our Show Superintendents, our Vets and our Exhibitors, AOBA will implement effective immediately the very simple following requirement:

Effective Immediately: All alpacas entered in or present at all AOBA Certified shows must be negative for BVDV by a PCR or VI lab test and said negative results shall be indicated on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) (Health Papers).

Remember to bring a copy of your CVI for your Show Superintendent as they are required to keep a copy of your Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

We understand that this is a change from an announcement that came out in August, however, since that announcement we have listened to our members and have streamlined the process. This can not be made any simpler, and AOBA thanks everyone for their feedback, encouragement and support. By taking the step to educate and test, it is quite feasible and possible that AOBA members are helping to stamp out a disease before it can get a foothold on this wonderful alpaca industry. Thank You!