New York State Health Requirements

New York State Animals

Valid NYS Intrastate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection ( CVI – Form AI61 ) within 30 days of July 12, 2009.
Uniquely identified by Microchip; and the alpaca’s name, as shown on the Alpaca Registration Inc. form (ARI) and/or microchip number must appear on CVI.

Animals from outside New York

Alpacas moved into New York for any purpose shall be accompanied by an approved certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI).
The CVI is issued by an accredited veterinarian and approved and countersigned by the chief livestock health official of the state or country of origin. Approval and countersignature of the certificate shall signify that said official has caused the statements thereon to be verified and shall further signify that these statements qualify the animal for movement into New York State in accordance with the provisions of this Part.
The CVI shall identify each animal to be moved into New York. Individual identification shall include all eartags and tattoos carried by the animal, its species, breed, age, sex and its registration number, if any.
The CVI shall include the full name and address of both consignor and consignee, the date of issue, the anticipated date of entry of the animal into New York State, and a statement that the animal has been inspected by an accredited veterinarian and is not showing signs of infectious, contagious or communicable disease (except where noted).
Interstate Health Certificate within 30 days of July 12, 2009.
Uniquely identified by microchip; and the alpaca’s ARI name and microchip number must appear on CVI.

Additional Health Requirements

Negative BVD PCR test or VI test documented on CVI
It is strongly suggested that all animals attending are vaccinated for rabies within one year of the show.
Exhibitors are required to bring a copy of the CVI form to the show. The copy will be kept by the show superintendent for permanent show records. Exhibitors should keep the original CVI with them for travel purposes.

The Point of Contact for questions regarding BVD testing is George Schena,

Phone: 716- 913-1986 Email: schena@alpacaniagara.com

Do not call the AOBA Office or AOBA Show Division Office regarding the BVD testing as only our Point of Contact can answer your questions.

Directions to Show Site:

From the East: I-86 West to Exit 28. Go left on 305 (South St.) for 1.1 miles. Show site is on the left at Empire City Farm, 105 south St. Cuba, NY 14727

From the West: Take 1-86 East to Exit 28. Go Right on 305 (South St,) for 1.0 miles. Show site is on the left at Empire City Farm, 105 south St. Cuba, NY 14727

Area Hotels Book soon- busy season and unable to obtain “block rooms” Here are 3 hotels in nearby Olean, NY

· Hampton Inn (16 miles away at Exit 26) - 716-375-1000.

· Best Western (18 miles away at Exit 25) - 716-372-1300.

· Country Inn and Suites (18 miles away at Exit 25 ) - 716-372-7500.

Saturday Night Pig Roast

The fun will continue under the tents for those who wish to stay purchase dinner after Saturday’s show. Cost will be $20.00 person. Purchase during show registration.

Sponsorship Information

Gold Sponsor – $400 – Full page color ad in the show book, and 3x8 ft banner ring-side.

Silver Sponsor – $250 – 1/2 page color ad in the show book.

Bronze Sponsor – $150 – 1/3 page black and white ad in the show book.

Business Card Sponsor – $25 – business card black and white ad in the show book.

Class Sponsor - $30

All sponsors will be listed on the ABWNY webpage

Show Entry Fees

Animal stall- $90.00
Display stall- $100.00
Alpaca entry fee- 45.00
Fleece entry fee- $35.00
Non AOBA show member add $75.00 to fees
Herdsire Showcase fee- $50
Electrical hookup (for fans, displays etc.) will be available to all stalls. Please bring your own extension cords.
Youth Performance classes (per youth entered) $10

The halter show will have shorn halter classes and performance classes. The exhibitor meeting will be at 8am July 11^th. Judging will start at 8:30 am. Performance classes will start at 1pm on Sunday July 12^th. Halter classes will resume after performance if necessary on Sunday afternoon.

Ken Hibbits will judge halter and performance classes. Helen Humpherys will judge the fleece show.

Stall Information

All stalls are 10'X8', there is a limit of 3 juveniles or 2 adult alpacas per stall, 7 juveniles or 5 adults in a double stall.
There is a limit of 6 stalls per farm including the farm display stall.
It is the exhibitor's responsibility to keep the exhibition area clean at all times. Exhibitors may advertise their sales list and sell alpacas at the stalls. However, no sale of alpaca related merchandise by exhibitors will be permitted at stalls or booth.
Stall space will be assigned first come, first serve, determined by post-mark.
All aisles are to be kept clear for movement of traffic through tents.

Stall Sharing:

Both Farms A and B will need to complete their own Reservation and Halter Entry Forms.
Farm A should reserve and pay, with their own check or cash, for all of the stalls plus their own entries and extras.
Farm B should state on their Reservation Form that they are sharing with Farm A and pay, with their own check or cash, for their own entries and extras.
Farm B should then pay their share of the stall(s) directly to Farm A.
The ABWNY board members or superintendent or anyone else associated with the Western New York Alpaca Show will not be responsible for any problem or injuries that may occur when sharing stalls.

Show Information

All Show related questions should be directed to the Show Superintendent, Cindy Vars at 716-353-2963 or email at cindy@autumnhillalpacas.com.
There will be no refunds of any show fees paid to ABWNY. No animal substitutions will be allowed from the original entry form, unless an animal becomes ill and permission is obtained from the Show Superintendent. Permission must be obtained prior to arriving at the show. There will be a $10 change fee for each change made to your show registration after payment has been made.
The show will be run in accordance with the 2009 rules of the AOBA Alpaca Show Division Handbook. We encourage you to join the Show Division and become familiar with the handbook.
All alpacas shall be presented for judging with a plain halter and lead rope. The handlers attire should be conservative, neat and appropriate for the class. Farm names or alpaca names can not be displayed on the exhibitor or animal during the class.
Nursing mothers may not be accompanied in the show ring by their crias.
All alpacas entered must be registered with the Alpaca Registry, Inc. Per 2009 AOBA Alpaca Show Division rules no pending papers will be accepted.
All alpacas must be entered in the name of the owner, farm, entity as listed on the ARI Registration Certificate. Animals that are in the process of being purchased or certificates that have not been transferred must have Buyers Permission to Show Form, signed by the owner that is listed on the certificate.
An alpaca, not in complete control by the exhibitor, may be excused from the ring by the Judge.
There is a $75 AOBA fee for all farms that are not AOBA Show Division members. It is $75 per farm, not per animal. There is a $6 AOBA Show Division fee for every animal entered in the show, that fee is reflected in your $45.00 entry fee.
An owner can only enter 3 alpacas per breed type, per gender, per color designation, per age division. Example: An owner can only show 3 white, huacaya, yearling, males.
Send completed entry forms (paper or online) with a copy of ARI registration papers. Please use the most current ARI Color Chart and color rules in the AOBA Show Division Handbook to determine the color of each animal. An alpaca will not be entered if there is incomplete or missing information.
Entries must be postmarked by June 20^th, 2009 for the regular fee of $45.00 halter class & $35 fleece entry.
- Mailed in Entries: (download forms from alpacabreedersofwny.com) Send Registration form, Check, ARI Registration Certificate, Exhibitor Disclosure Form, Buyers Permission to Show Form and, if applicable, a copy of the Fleece Tag.
- Online Registrations: Open April 15th (available at alpacabreedersofwny.com ) Send Check, ARI Registration Certificate, Exhibitor Disclosure Form, Buyers Permission to Show Form, if applicable, a copy of the Fleece Show Entry Tag.
- Mail to: Cindy Vars Show Superintendent 3763 Barrett Rd Andover, NY 14806.
- Make checks payable to ABWNY (Alpaca Breeders of Western New York)

If you are an ABWNY member and wish to sell items in the ABWNY store booth. Contact MaryAnn Stroka at 716-863-4366 or paintinlady1@yahoo.com for more information.