S.H.I.P. incorporates a variety of tools for Suri owners to utilize the pedigree, phenotype and fiber records for preserving and advancing the Suri industry while adding value to individual Suris within herds. This page is a summary of some of the questions and answers most frequently asked for education and understanding of S.H.I.P.
WHAT IS THE PRIMARY GOAL OF S.H.I.P.? WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS OF S.H.I.P.?
WHAT IS A SURI HERD CLASSIFICATION?
HOW DO I SCHEDULE A HERD CLASSIFICATION?
1. Suris approximately 12 months or older will be classified. 2. Suris must have at least 3 inches of fleece OR be shorn with their fleeces in bags.  3. The breeder must provide covered facilities and available handlers. 4. Certified classifiers will average 7-10 minutes per alpaca with maximum 50 animals per day. 5. Alpacas are scored per trait with 5 (High) 4 - 3 (Average) 2 – 1 (Low). 6. ALL data scores are then reported and filed with the SN Office Suri Database. 7. The breeder will receive a classification report. HOW OFTEN SHOULD MY HERD BE CLASSIFIED? WHAT ABOUT NEW SURIS ADDED TO MY HERD AFTER CLASSIFICATION?
WHY SHOULD I HAVE FIBER TESTS DONE?
WHAT ARE THE CLASSIFICATION COSTS?
HOW CAN I REDUCE MY COSTS FOR CLASSIFICATION?
WHAT OTHER TOOLS ARE AVAILABLE TO SURI BREEDERS TO HELP IMPROVE THEIR HERDS?
| JUDGE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLARIFICATION Chapter 6. Rules Relating to Exhibitors and Handlers H. In the event that a Judge is hired to provide a herd evaluation (in this case S.H.I.P.), consultation or conduct a seminar and in so doing assesses the shorn fleece from any or all alpacas, those specific shorn fleeces are prohibited from being shown in front of that Judge in a Fleece Show. Due to the anonymous nature of Fleece Show judging, no conflict exists as long as the S.H.I.P. Classification occurs on full fleece alpacas. Once shorn, those fleeces are eligible to be entered in a show in which Cheryl Gehly is a judge. The 9-month rule does not apply. Walking Fleece Shows are Fleece competitions and the same rules follow. However, given the public nature of the Walking Fleece Show, where the exhibitor accompanies the alpaca to the class for evaluation, the Rules Relating to Judges section of the AOA Show Handbook states the following: H. The Judge shall not be a house guest of any exhibitor within the week prior to, during, or the week following the show. In the event that a S.H.I.P. Classification occurs within 9 months prior to a Walking Fleece Show where Cheryl Gehly is the Judge, those alpacas and their owners are prohibited from showing in front of her. If other alpacas on the farm were not part of the S.H.I.P. Classification and not evaluated by Cheryl Gehly, those animals may be entered in the Walking Fleece Show, but the owner must appoint a handler to show an eligible alpaca on their behalf. Both Stephanie Glyptis and Arturo Pena are AOA certified halter, fleece and walking fleece judges. If you have had a classification done within 9 months of a show where your classifier is judging, you cannot show in front of that judge. You can, however, appoint another handler to show your alpaca. Chapter 6. Rules Relating to Exhibitors and Handlers b. The nine month period also includes all commissions, compensation or salary, directly paid to, or resulting from transactions to any business entity that the Judge, including his/her immediate family members represents, understanding a business relationship to include any transaction that is significant, sustained or ongoing. This nine month period begins from the final date where fees, salaries, or commissions were paid. c. NOTE: If the exhibitor is prohibited from personally showing in front of the Judge, he/she may appoint a handler to show an eligible alpaca on their behalf.
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