NLIS South American camelids
Animal Health Australia (AHA) is working with relevant industry stakeholders to develop a national identification and traceability scheme for all South American camelids (SACs) in Australia.
All camelids of South American origin include alpacas, llamas, guanacos and vicuñas. Australia has a SACs population of around 150,000 individual animals.
Towards SACs identification
The Australian alpaca and llama industries have identified that the introduction of a national identification and traceability scheme is integral to the future development of these industries while they are still relatively small and growing.
In 2008, the NLIS (South American Camelids – SACs) National Consultative Committee (NCC) was formed by AHA, its relevant members (federal and state governments, Meat & Livestock Australia) and representatives from:
- Australian Alpaca Association
- Australasian Alpaca Breeders Association
- Llama Association of Australasia.
The NLIS (SACs) National Consultative Committee is overseeing the development of a national identification and traceability scheme for South American camelids. Fundamental to their success is a scheme that is cost effective to industry and developed in consultation with industry.
Related links
- Australian Alpaca Association
- Australasian Alpaca Breeders Association
- Llama Association of Australasia