AlpacaGram 8.36 | 2020 EPD Producer Report is Available Online

2020 EPD Producer Report is Available Online

Dr. Enn's Producer Report is now available online for the 2020 Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) genetic evaluation. EPDs set AOA registered alpacas apart from others around the world, providing information that helps AOA members make breeding and buying decisions that support rapid and effective genetic gain!

This year’s analysis included observations for at least one trait on 39,713 Huacaya and 8,943 Suri animals. This translates to 77,027 huacayas and 16,778 suris for a total of 93,805 alpacas with EPDs.

Alpacas that have had no trait data submitted, but are related to alpacas with data, may have EPDs recorded. EPDs are calculated up to four generations back from an alpaca with submitted data.

Read the 2020 Producer Report by Dr. Enns for more information on this calculation. Be sure to download and archive your EPD report for 2020 (previous EPD calculations are not archived).

To learn more about EPDs and how to use the data visit the resources below.

Additional EPD Resources

• Genetic Improvement in Alpaca: Data Collection and Interpretation of EPD video presentation by Dr. Enns
• EPD education on Alpaca Academy
• Promote your alpacas with the provided Promo Sheet available for download on your alpaca detail page
• Search EPDs by Percentile Rank

Let's Break 100,000 Alpacas with EPDs in 2021!

With shearing in full swing, now is the time to submit your fleece samples for the 2021 EPD calculation! The Shear Report Guide page provides the step-by-step instructions for using our online shear report tool. After completing the information in the shear report tool and downloading your order forms visit the SGS page for ordering instructions. Contact the office with questions!

August 5, 2021, is the deadline to submit fleeces to be included in the 2021 EPD calculation.