Veterinarian

We welcome back Harriett Howe, DVM as our official AlpacaFest West Show Veterinarian. She will be available to perform vet check-in at the following times: Thursday 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Friday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. We are pleased to have Rana Olsen, DVM back again. Dr. Olsen will be available for vet check-in Friday 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Dr. Howe will be on call for the duration of the show.

Alpaca Health Requirements

All alpacas entered in or present at all AOBA Certified shows must be negative for BVDV by a PCR or VI lab test and said negative results shall be indicated on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI). No other BVDV test results will be accepted.

You must bring both the original of the CVI and a photocopy. We are required to keep the photocopy for our records. You must have the original CVI with you for transporting your alpacas to and from the show and for the onsite veterinarian to visually inspect during vet check-in. All animals must be sound, healthy, and free of internal and external parasites. See our health requirements in more detail on alpacafestwest.com click on Exhibitors and go to Vet Requirements.

Vet Check-in

When you arrive at the show grounds you will be required to go directly to the Vet-Check area. All alpacas will be examined and found to be healthy, and the presence of a microchip will be confirmed before they are allowed into the stalling area. Be sure that the microchip number and BVDV PCR or VI test results are listed on your Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.