New
Zealand Llama Association Lama Database
Dear Member, (Llama Owner) 1st
October 2004
As discussed at the AGM
and in the autumn magazine, we have been building a database to record
information about the NZ llama population.
What?
The
attached form allows you to record all the info about each llama.
Why?
The
first objective is to provide an information resource for all owners.
The creation of a registry is the next objective, with the ability to
provide certificates for llamas, showing key genealogy information.
Although Alpaca is an available option it is not our objective to provide
a database of or registry for alpaca’s – but this info will be needed to
accurately complete the picture on the NZ llama population bloodlines.
Why?
Please
support this initiative – collectively we will benefit from this resource,
and so will our llamas!
The key to this will be a critical mass of info – to put together as many
as possible of the pieces of the jigsaw.
We will never have a better opportunity to capture this information, as
valuable background is lost with each llama that dies and each detail that
is forgotten.
How?
Fill
in a form for each llama. If this form seems onerous and you have the info
in another format eg ILR or ALR certs – let us know- we are happy to
receive info in any form that is legible. We can also email an electronic
version for those of you who would prefer to type than write.
Some of the information
will be unknown and that is OK, please do endeavour to complete as many of
the details as possible. Where you are unsure of a detail, a best guess is
fine as long as you add a ‘?’ to show that it is not an
absolute. It would also help if you could fill a form in for any deceased
animals you had in your care.
Where definitions have
been required e.g. breeder name, we have conformed with the standard of
the world’s largest llama registry, the ILR. With this approach we
maintain all the options of having reciprocal rights with international
registries, should that be desired in the future.
When?
There
is a deadline to collecting this info - beyond which a formal structure
will mean that listing or registering your llama will have costs
associated with it (your volunteers will have resigned!). Make the most of
the free opportunity! This deadline has been set at 1st January 2005.
Please return completed forms to Penny King 136 Horseman Rd Waitakere
Auckland.
Help!
Should
you have any questions, or if you are willing to help with this project –
please email or call a member of your committee – that's what we're there
for!
Regards Penny King
Vice President NZLA & Database Coordinator
Update
From 2004/2005
AGM
The motion to upload
the NZ registry into a sub-group of the International Llama Registry was
passed unanimously. Now the NZLA will be able to upload the developing
database for around $600NZ, making it free to members & others for a
limited time only.
More info on Listing
Guidelines
page.Listing Form
Imported Llamas of New Zealand
Members Letter
(Why a database)