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S.H.I.P. RESOURCES

Below we provide some links that may be helpful as you take advantage of the Suri Network S.H.I.P.

The Suri Breed Standard was first developed by a team consisting of breeders, veterinarians, and certified alpaca judges and adopted by the Suri Network in 2016 after a vote by the membership to accept it. Ten years later the Suri Breed Standard was reviewed, updated and adopted in 2016 by another vote of the membership. Since that time, this same Suri Breed Standard has been adopted by the membership of the Alpaca Owners Association. The Suri Breed Standard serves as the foundation upon which S.H.I.P. is based. To view the Standard please click here


This article by Suri Network member Dick Walker explains the advantages of using a breed standard to improve your herd.  To download a copy of his excellent document CLICK HERE

This article by Suri Network members Kathleen Cullen and Dick Walker explains the relationship between the classification process (S.H.I.P.) program and the use of EPDs. To download a copy of this excellent article CLICK HERE

GENETIC SELECTION-WHAT IS IT AND HOW CAN IT IMPROVE MY HERD
This is a YOUTUBE presentation given by Suri Network member Tim Sheets describing how to take advantage of the S.H.I.P. program as well as other tools to advance your herd. To access the presentation CLICK HERE

THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ALPACA JUDGING by  Jude Anderson, Cheryl Gehly, Michael Safley and Amanda Vandenbosch

asaj-book.jpgMuch of the classification process is presented in detail in this outstanding book. It contains many clarifying illustrations and photographs of the ideal and the deviations of many of the classification traits. This is a reference that should be in every alpaca breeders library. You can purchase a copy from the AOA ONLINE STORE

Several resources were reviewed while the Suri Breed Standard and S.H.I.P. were being developed. Suri Network member, Susan Tellez, provided the membership with a listing of those resources in THIS ARTICLE

S.H.I.P. INFOGRAPHIC- Several years ago, the S.H.I.P. Committee developed an excellent "infographic" to provide an overview of the purposes. procedures, and use of the S.H.I.P.  To view this excellent overview, CLICK HERE

PAST S.H.I.P. PARTICIPANTS

2022 PARTICIPANTS
Alpacas at Windy Hill (2018)
Big Timber Alpacas (2014, 2017, 2018, 2019)
Briarwood Acres
BuzznHumm Alpacas (2017)
Prairie Alpacas
Sandollar Farms Alpacas (2013, 2015, 2018)

2021 PARTICIPANTS
Hasselbring's Harmony Ranch (2014, 2016, 2017)
Heritage Farm Suri Alpacas (2014)

2019 PARTICIPANTS
B I Bar Ranch
Big Creek Farm & Ranch
Big Timber Alpacas

Dakini Suri Alpacas
iMpress Alpacas
Leisure Ranch Alpacas
New Maine Farm
Pleasant Prairie Suris (2017)
Raynay Alpaca Farm

Sie Sutter Suri Alpaca
SuperFleece Suri Alpacas
Sweet Blossom Alpaca Farm

2018 PARTICIPANTS
Alfaro Family Farms
Alpacas at Windy Hill
Alpacas of El Dorado
Alpacas of Somerset Farm
Alpacas on the Horizon
Angel Dreams Alpacas

Derwydd Alpacas
Eldora Suri Alpacas (2013, 2016, 2017)
Faith and Fleece Alpacas
Heart & Soul Alpacas & Spinnery
MLK Alpacas & Friends Fiber Farm
Patriot Lane Alpacas (2015, 2017)
Red Gate Alpaca Farm

Sandollar Alpacas
Seed Stock Suri Alpacas (2015, 2017)

Shambalah Alpaca Ranch (2014)
Summer Solstice Alpacas
Symphony Fibers

Triple H Ranch (2014)

2017 PARTICIPANTS
Abundantly Blessed
Buzz n Humm Alpacas

City Girl Alpacas
Lizard Hill Suri Alpacas (2015)
Hidden Creek Alpacas (2015)
Loving Life Alpacas (2015)
Northern Prairie Alpacas
Old Homestead Alpacas (2015)

Salt River Alpacas (2009, 2010, 2014)

USS Alpacas

2016 PARTICIPANTS
Acappella Junction
Deepstep Creek Alpacas
Healing Spring Suris
Memory M-Acres Farm

2015 PARTICIPANTS
Akuna Matada Suri Alpacas

2014 PARTICIPANTS
Arcona Alpacas LLC

Berry Sweet Alpacas
C Squared Alpacas, Inc.

Coldwater Creek Alpacas
Goldyn Rae Alpacas
Grandview Suri Alpacas
Pines Edge Suri Alpacas
Sweet Valley Suris
Taha Suri Alpaca Ranch

Weather'd T Ranch Alpacas (2010)

2013 PARTICIPANTS
Double D Alpaca Ranch (2011)

Long Hollow Suri Alpacas
SuperSuris Alpacas (2008, 2011)

2012 PARTICIPANTS
Alpacas of Greater Tennessee
Northern Rocky Mountain Alpacas
River Hill Ranch
RiverStone Farm Peruvian Suri Alpacas
Spanish Peaks Alpacas, LLC
Sweet Suri Alpaca Farm

2011 PARTICIPANTS
Alpaca Magic USA
Alpacas of Tualatin Valley
Castle Hill Farm Alpacas
Foothills Suri Alpacas (2008)
Funny Farm
Leraso Farm Alpacas
Maplewood Farm
Rogers Farm

Shady Hollow Suri Alpacas
Sunshine Daydream Alpacas, LLC
Wind Walker Ranch West

2010 PARTICIPANTS
Tinkers Creek Alpacas

2009 PARTICIPANTS
Alpaca This

CinemaPaca
Green Valley Alpacas

2008 PARTICIPANTS
Alpaca Jack's Suri Farm

S.H.I.P. RESOURCES & REFERENCES
HELPFUL ARTICLES AND YOUTUBE PRESENTATIONS



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