There are many reasons to register your alpacas—but it starts with protecting the future of your herd and the alpaca industry.

Key Reasons to Register Your Alpacas

• Protect the integrity of the registry. Registering every alpaca—breeding, non-breeding, and gelded—ensures complete pedigrees and supports accurate records for future generations.
• Strengthen buyer confidence. Complete registration reduces gaps in lineage and provides transparency, making alpacas easier to evaluate and market.
• Access shows and genetic tools. Only registered alpacas are eligible to participate in AOA shows and contribute to EPDs, supporting informed breeding decisions.
• Support the industry. Accurate registration data helps AOA represent the alpaca population when working with government agencies, manufacturers, and industry partners.
• Verify genetics and preserve lineage. Registered alpacas are DNA-tested, with validated bloodlines recorded in the world’s largest alpaca database.
• Simplify herd management. AOA connects registration records with microchip and ear tag identification, allowing you to manage your herd online in one place.
• Increase marketing opportunities. Registered alpacas can be listed for sale or stud on the AOA website, expanding visibility to potential buyers.
• Access health testing. AOA offers BVDV testing for registered alpacas. Results are stored with each animal’s record and can be completed using the same blood sample collected during registration.

Why It Matters Long-Term

Every registered alpaca strengthens the accuracy, reliability, and value of the registry. That foundation supports better breeding decisions, stronger markets, and a more sustainable future for the alpaca industry.

Register your alpacas to protect your herd—and help advance the industry.