Mission Statement
The Australasian Alpaca Breeders Association is dedicated to:
- bringing together people interested in alpacas and all other camelids (including Vicuña, Guanaco, Llama and Camel), for the purposes of breeding, fleece production and uses of camelid fleece,
- fostering and promoting a viable alpaca and camelid industry around the world,
- promoting public awareness and appreciation of the alpaca and camelid,
- liaising with Government, Statutory and Allied Industry bodies on matters affecting alpaca and camelid welfare and other related activities,
- educating the Membership on the care and breeding of the alpaca and camelid,
- encouraging husbandry and breeding practices based upon, but not limited to, herd health, overall soundness and fleece production,
- encouraging innovation in the use of alpaca and camelid fleece by industry and those with a craft interest,
- maintaining a world standard Register via an online electronic database,
- representing our members with honesty and integrity,
- the manufacture and marketing of alpaca products, the industries associated with those activities, and members’ interests generally,
- obtaining information on all aspects of the alpaca industry for dissemination to those engaged or interested in the industry,
- establishing codes of ethics in respect of members’ alpaca or camelid-related activities,
- conducting (alone or in co-operation with other companies, agricultural societies or associations) field days, shows, exhibitions, competitions, sales and seminars dealing with alpacas and alpaca products,
- advancing the association financially and in public esteem,
- encouraging and promoting ventures and research of benefit to the alpaca industry, and
- encouraging members to plant trees on their properties and to promote environmentally sustainable practice
“A Future For All Members”
