Since then we ve grown to over 900 members with over 17,000 registered animals. Our name was officially changed to the Canadian Llama and Alpaca Association in 1996. Objectives One of the main objectives of the Association was to set up and maintain a reputable registry for Canadian lamas. The Canadian Livestock Registry Corporation under the watchful eye of the government administers the paperwork of the registry for us. The registry is an extremely important aspect of The Association.
Communication is also one of it s responsibilities, both to the general public and the membership.
Being a relatively new organization and dealing with very unique animals provides lots of challenges in how to best present the information needed. We re trying to improve on things constantly. The Bulletin, our administrative newsletter, is our main tool in keeping our members informed and we've developed some pamphlets and brochures for the general public. Perhaps the most enjoyable feature of communication is the Annual Conference held at various locations across Canada. Held in October the conference allows members to gather socially as well as giving them the opportunity to attend seminars and workshops on all aspects of the industry.