Hudson Valley Alpaca Network
 

HVAN

Code of Ethics

A. To the Alpaca Industry

1. Breed alpacas with the future of the alpaca gene pool foremost in mind by selecting breeding pairs that can improve the next generation.

2. Participate in the ARI registration process for the alpaca industry to ensure the maintenance of the genetic history for the North American Alpaca including reporting deaths.

3. Provide proper housing, nutrition and health care for all alpacas whether owned, boarded or under temporary custody.

4. Ascertain that any alpaca sold will have access to appropriate housing, nutrition and health care, including companionship of at least one other camelid.

5. Maintain current and when known historical written medical and breeding records for all alpacas whether owned, boarded or under temporary custody.

6. Members should be responsive, professional and honest in all dealings and communications.

B. To Buyers

1. Provide full disclosure of the animal’s known physical condition, fiber, health care, vaccinations, and breeding history. The husbandry records in written format will be provided to the buyer.

2. Assure animals offered for sale are behaviorally sound, living or capable of living within a herd.

3. All animal sales agreements and guarantees will be in writing and signed by both seller and buyer.

4. Provide the buyer with a copy of the registration certificate containing the pedigree record of each purchased alpaca and comply in a timely manner with current procedures for transferring ownership.

5. At the time designated for delivery of the alpaca(s) to the buyer, the alpaca(s) will be current for vaccinations, worming, toenail and teeth trimming consistent with the husbandry practices of the selling breeder.

6. Provide information, training and advice about alpaca care, diet, pasturage, shelter and other necessary information to the buyer.