- The show will be run in accordance with the current rules of the AOA Alpaca Show Division. We encourage you to join the Show Division and become familiar with the Handbook.
- All alpacas shall be presented for judging with a plain halter and lead rope. The handlers attire should be conservative, neat and appropriate for the class. Farm names or alpaca names can not be displayed on the exhibitor or animal during the class.
- All alpacas entered must be registered with the AOA Alpaca Registry and entered in the registration system. Even if the animal is a companion alpaca, it must be registered in the show as well as noted on the CVI.
- Pennsylvania State Health Requirements
No animal will be admitted to the fairgrounds unless it meets the requirements below. No animal is to be unloaded until the animal and its paperwork have been inspected and approved for entry.
All animals must be in proper physical condition, be properly identified with a microchip and free of visual evidence of infections, contagious, or parasitic disease at time of arrival. Evidence of infectious, contagious, or parasitic disease or failure to produce the necessary documents for health certification, vaccination, or testing will result in the animal's rejection for entry. The inspector's decision is final. While not required, it is strongly recommended that all alpacas be currently vaccinated for rabies. If you have any questions in regards to Health Requirements at the show please feel free to contact Scott Young at (607) 222-6825.
Note: Bring a copy of your Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Health Papers) for the Show Superintendent who is required to keep a copy as part of the show's permanent records. No digital formats will be accepted, we must have paper versions!Requirements for ALL Alpacas:- Valid Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health papers) signed by an accredited veterinarian certifying that the animals are clinically free of infectious or contagious diseases and exposure from such disease. Health papers must be dated May 23, 2025 or closer to the show, (within 30 days of the last day of the show - June 22, 2025).
- The alpaca's name and microchip number and microchip location for each alpaca shall be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health papers) and will be checked upon entering the facility. Please double check your microchips. If we cannot read your microchip your alpaca will not be allowed into the facility.
- All alpacas entering the show must be negative for Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) by a PCR or VI lab test and said negative result shall be indicated on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health papers) by an accredited veterinarian.
Note: VI testing prior to 1/1/10 is acceptable. After this date you must use PCR testing. Date of test and lab used must be on health papers.
- Tuberculosis Testing Requirements:
a) No test is required for animals originating from "Accredited Free" states of zones.
b) All animals originating from states or zones designated "Modified Accredited Advanced" must be test-negative within 60 days prior to entry
c) All animals originating from states or zones designated "Modified Accredited" (includes part of Michigan) must:
1) Originate from herds in which all animals 12 months of age and older have tested negative for TB within 12 months prior to entry and
2) The animals to be imported have tested negative to TB within 60 days prior to entry and at least 60 days after the whole herd test. - Vesicular Stomatitis (VS)Requirements:
(applies to states that experienced a VS outbreak in the last 12 months - not applicable). An accredited veterinarian shall determine whether the animals are free from VS and shall be accompanied by a CVI with the following statement signed by the accredited veterinarian. "All animals identified on this certificate of veterinary inspection have been examined and found to be free from VS. During the past 90 days, these animals were not located within 10 miles of a site where VS has been diagnosed."