About Us
BAS is a breed society dedicated to the welfare of alpacas, the education of their owners, and oversees the UK Pedigree Registry. Join BAS today.
About us
BAS is a breed society dedicated to the welfare of alpacas, the education of their owners, and oversees the UK Pedigree Registry. Join BAS today.
The British Alpaca Society is…
passionate about all things alpaca
The breed society that helps ensure the wellbeing of the alpacas we love, celebrates and promotes them and works to ensure they have a bright and long-lasting future in the UK.
BAS promotes:
Wellbeing
Our number 1 priority: making sure every alpaca is well cared for. We will make it easy to understand and give alpacas what they need to thrive.
Lifestyle
Helping members and the public appreciate and enjoy these wonderful animals. We will help members with common interests share their experience, knowledge and ideas.
Opportunity
Inspiring and supporting people to realise their personal and business ambitions with alpacas. We will support the continuous improvement of the national herd and help maximise its potential.
- BAS provides information, support and events for alpaca owners, breeders and all those interested in alpacas.
- The Society keeps its members up to date with all alpaca news and initiatives in the UK via its free quarterly magazine and regular updates in our e-newsletter.
- We maintain a world class pedigree register for the UK national herd and a directory for BAS registered alpacas domiciled in Europe.
- BAS runs a national welfare network with regional representatives for the protection of all alpacas in the UK.
- We have a network of Regional Groups supported by the Society to provide help and advice at a local level.
- BAS manages and supports a UK national show circuit for the promotion of alpacas with over 25 events around the country. The Society organises the National Show which is open to all alpacas in the UK and is held in March each year.
- Through the comprehensive BAS judge training scheme, the society provides the UK industry with certified qualified judges.
- BAS provides members with information on shearing, skirting, sorting and processing alpaca fibre.
- We put on regular webinars for members on a wide range of subjects related to alpaca ownership. We also provide numerous courses on alpaca assessment, evaluation, and fibre.
- BAS is managed by 10 Directors elected by the membership
Alpaca Magazine
Summer 2024
The weather this year has continued to be tricky which in turn extended the shearing season as rain often did stop play. Grassland has required more management than usual with flooding impacting on grass quality. The shows have been busy with some lovely alpacas coming forward to take part.
