You will need a blood card from Alpaca Owners Association if you are in the US. They are inexpensive so always have some on hand. We register all born here and recommend you do the same. They are registered after they are five months.
If you are showing you will need to allow time to get this done. You will also need to get your BVDV test results done on all crias. We have found the AOA test to be the most reasonable option.
Drawing the blood needed is somewhat frustrating even for Debbie who is an RN. Sometimes she’s able to find a vein in the neck quickly. Other times it’s take several attempts. Other ranches employ the base of the tail as a sourcing point for the blood. We have not done that. The process make make you squirm a little but you can learn to do it. But get some training as the vein is on one side and the esophagus is on the other side of the center point. Please don’t call us for help. Go to your camelid experienced veterinarian.
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