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AlpacaGram 12.62 | New Option: Nasal Swabs are Being Accepted for DNA Testing

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We’re adding an additional way to collect samples for DNA testing, swabs! This is not a replacement for blood cards, just another option.

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AlpacaGram 12.61 | Biosecurity Expectations for Owners Attending Shows

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Protect herd health this show season. Follow biosecurity protocols, quarantine on return, and verify each state’s CVI, testing, and ID requirements.

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AlpacaGram 12.60 | Reminder: Business Strategies for New Alpaca Breeders

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Join us for Part 4 of our Alpaca Business Series—learn what new breeders need to know to start strong and succeed early.

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AlpacaGram 12.59 | Business Strategies for New Breeders

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Thinking about raising alpacas or just getting started? Learn how successful breeders built their businesses from the ground up—and the critical lessons they wish they knew sooner.

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AlpacaGram 12.58 |Alpactober

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Forget everything you knew about October. Alpacas have staged a global takeover—and they're calling it Alpactober. Forget bunkers and canned food; the only survival kit you'll need is a phone, a good camera angle, and access to social media. This isn't the end of the world, it's the rise of the herd.

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AlpacaGram 12.57 | New Registry System Partnership

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After more than a year of careful evaluation and negotiation, we have finalized an agreement with Grassroots, a leading online registry provider based in the United Kingdom. This partnership strengthens our operations and ensures that our members continue to receive reliable, high-quality registry services at a significantly lower cost than our current system—savings that ultimately benefit you.

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AlpacaGram 12.56 | Registration Schedule Update

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We are continuing with an every-other-week schedule for sending blood cards to the lab. We send cards on Tuesdays with results available the following Wednesday.

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