Welcome to VAOBA

Welcome to the official website of the Virginia Alpaca Owners & Breeders Association! If you are looking for alpacas in Virginia, you have come to the right place!

Check out our member farms directory for contact information to over a hundred Virginia alpaca farms you can visit to learn about alpaca farming in Virginia. Virginia has small farms and large farms all ready to share with you what they know about these wonderful animals! Locate a farm near you and make your appointment for a farm visit today!See our “About Alpacas” and “Financial Aspect” pages for basic information on this great livestock investment. Contact us at information@vaoba.info with any questions!

Become a VAOBA member! You do not need to own alpacas to be an associate member – it is a great way to begin your alpaca journey as you will be eligible to attend seminars and other events at greatly reduced membership prices. See our Events section for upcoming alpaca related events in Virginia!

Alpaca Parasite Workshop

August 29, 2009 – More Information & Registration Form

• Conducted by Dr. Anne Zajac, Parasitologist, Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
• Workshop will provide lecture and laboratory training on using fecal analysis and interpretation in evaluating alpaca parasite infections
• Due to the hands-on nature of the workshop, participation will be limited to the first twenty (20) people registering
• The workshop will be held at Virginia State University’s Randolph Farm and is co-sponsored by VSU’s Small Ruminant Program and the Virginia Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association
• Registration fee is $20 and covers breakfast and lunch

Mission Statement

The Virginia Alpaca Owners & Breeders Association (VAOBA) exists to develop and promote a dynamic, growing and profitable alpaca industry in the State of Virginia and the United States. To accomplish this, the Association will:Value and conduct itself with honesty and integrity and operate under a policy of openness, adhering to its adopted Code of Ethics;

Provide training and education to interested parties on alpaca management, herd health and other alpaca husbandry practices;

Provide opportunities for networking among members and their families and for sharing services, equipment, supplies, facilities, knowledge, fellowship and a common love for alpacas;

Encourage the breeding of the highest quality alpacas;

Provide marketing and growth opportunities for the Virginia alpaca industry through shows, public relations events, youth programs and collaboration with state and local governments and civic organizations;

Promote, conduct and/or sponsor programs to educate and inform the public about alpacas and alpaca products;

Hold regular Membership and Board of Directors meetings to conduct the business of the Association;

Foster a spirit of trust and fun for VAOBA members and their families and welcome new members!