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AlpacaGram 13.49 | Make Your Fleece Data Count

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Submit alpaca fleece samples by July 30 to strengthen herd records, support Expected Progeny Differences, and guide smart breeding decisions.

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AlpacaGram 13.48 | Year-Round Visibility Starts With the 2026/27 Alpaca Owners Guide

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Help prospective alpaca owners find your farm, business, or services through Alpaca Owners Guide listings and ads online and in print.

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AlpacaGram 13.47 | Celebrate Alpaca Fleece All Month Long

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July is National Alpaca Fleece Month. AOA invites members, fiber artists, alpaca businesses, and owners to share fleece, yarn, fiber art, finished products, and more.

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AlpacaGram 13.46 | One More Day to Enter the 2026 AOA National Fleece Show

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Final registration closes June 27 for the 2026 AOA National Fleece Show. Enter fleeces, Innovative Fleece Assessment entries, Fiber Arts, and Skeins before the deadline.

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AlpacaGram 13.45 | Final Call to Enter the Photo & Video Contest!

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Enter the 2026 AOA National Photo & Video Contest by June 30. Submit your best alpaca photos and videos for a chance to win prizes, ribbons, and national recognition.

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AlpacaGram 13.44 | Last Week to Enter the 2026 AOA National Fleece Show

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Enter the 2026 AOA National Fleece Show by June 27. Submit fleeces, Innovative Fleece Assessment entries, Fiber Arts, and Skeins for national competition.

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AlpacaGram 13.43 | Final Hours For Early Bird Fleece Show Pricing

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AlpacaGram 13.42 | Early Bird Pricing Ends June 15

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Register by June 15 to receive early bird pricing for the 2026 AOA National Fleece Show. Enter your fleeces, compete nationally, earn double points, and explore Innovative Fleece Assessment, Fiber Arts, and Skeins.

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AlpacaGram 13.40.1 | 840-Compliant Microchip Clarification

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Effective Jan. 1, 2027, alpacas registered with AOA and exhibited at AOA-certified shows must meet the 840-compliant microchip requirement.

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AlpacaGram 13.41 | Your Photo Could Be On The Cover

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Enter the 2026 AOA National Photo & Video Contest by June 30 for a chance to earn recognition and be featured on the 2026/27 Alpaca Owners Guide cover.

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AlpacaGram 13.40 | Important Update: 840 Microchips Required for AOA-Certified Show Entry in 2027

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Alpaca Owners Association, Inc. has approved a new show entry requirement for AOA-certified shows. Beginning January 1, 2027, alpacas entered in AOA-certified shows must be identified with an 840-compliant microchip. Members are encouraged to begin preparing now by obtaining a Premise Identification Number, ordering 840-compliant microchips, updating show records, and reviewing available AOA member discount information.

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AlpacaGram 13.39 | Fraudulent Email Activity Targeting Alpaca Farms

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It has come to the attention of the Alpaca Owners Association (AOA) Board that there has been a significant increase in fraudulent catfishing-style email activity directed toward multiple members over the past year.

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AlpacaGram 13.38 | 2026 AOA Election Results

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The results of the 2026 Alpaca Owners Association, Inc. election are in. AOA announces newly elected members of the Board of Directors, approved bylaw amendments, appreciation for all candidates, recognition of outgoing board members, and thanks to the AOA Election Committee for supporting the election process.

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AlpacaGram 13.37 | Important AOA Registry Transition What Members Need to Know

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Alpaca Owners Association, Inc. is moving its database, registry, and related online services to a new system through Grassroots, a leading online livestock registry provider based in the United Kingdom. Here's what you need to know to ensure a smooth transistion.

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AlpacaGram 13.36 | Put Your Farm Where Future Alpaca Owners Are Looking

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Put your farm where future alpaca owners are looking. The AOG gives prospective owners an easy way to discover farms, businesses, and trusted resources through state-by-state listings and year-round online access.

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AlpacaGram 13.35 | Color Coat Testing Update

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Get the latest update from Alpaca Owners Association on alpaca color coat testing, including progress with DDC, the reason for the temporary delay, and AOA’s commitment to delivering trusted testing for alpaca owners and breeders.

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AlpacaGram 13.34 | Important Update on the Proposed Percentage Registry Amendments to the AOA Bylaws

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On May 27, your AOA Board voted to postpone the vote on the Percentage Registry. This delay allows time for a task force of vetted members to develop recommendations that will help the board shape the proposed Bylaws amendments. We chose this path to ensure every member has a voice in shaping the future of our industry.

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AlpacaGram 13.33 | Hit Us With Your Best Shot — AOA Photo & Video Contest

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The 2026 AOA National Photo & Video Contest is open, and we're inviting you to capture what makes your alpacas unforgettable—from pasture scenes to the moments that make you laugh out loud.

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AlpacaGram 13.32 | Next Stop: Tulsa, Oklahoma!

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The 2027 Mazuri AOA National Alpaca Show is hitting the road to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and we are bringing a little extra roadside charm along for the ride.

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AlpacaGram 13.31 | Member Roundtable on Proposed Bylaws Amendments

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Alpaca Owners Association members are invited to join roundtable discussions on proposed AOA Bylaws amendments regarding a separate Percentage Registry before voting opens December 7, 2026.

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