Alpaca Breeding Software for Modern Camelid Programs
Track your alpacas from breeding through cria records and post-weaning decisions, then publish a marketplace presence backed by the same records you use to run the herd every day. Alpaca programs are now publicly listed on the BreederHQ Marketplace.
Everything Your Alpaca Program Needs
Herd Records
Pedigrees, registration, cria history, photos
Breeding Plans
Induced-ovulator workflow, due dates, birthing records
Cria Care
Birth records, neonatal health, weaning, outcomes
Fiber and Fleece
Shearing records, micron data, production context
Health and Genetics
Testing, medications, documents, pedigrees
Reproductive Inventory
Semen and embryo lots with storage tracking
Buyers and Clients
Waitlists, inquiries, contracts, communications
Marketplace
Verified profile, available animals, public credibility
🦙 Herd Records and Pedigrees
Complete profiles, lineage, and herd organization
Herd Records and Pedigrees
Complete profiles, lineage, and herd organization
For Every Alpaca
- •Registration numbers (AOBA, ARI, and other registries)
- •Microchip IDs and tattoos
- •Photos, fiber type (Huacaya or Suri), color, and phenotype
- •Birth date, dam and sire, purchase information
- •Multi-generation pedigrees with lineage depth
- •Custom notes for program-specific context
Herd Organization
- •Active females, herdsires, crias, and fiber animals
- •Sold, retired, and historical records
- •Custom tags and herd categories
- •Breeding history linked to each animal
- •Show records and performance documentation
📅 Breeding Plans Built for Camelids
Induced-ovulator workflow, due dates, and birthing records
Breeding Plans Built for Camelids
Induced-ovulator workflow, due dates, and birthing records
Alpacas do not fit a dog-style heat-cycle workflow. They are induced ovulators: ovulation is triggered by the breeding event itself, not a predictable cycle. BreederHQ supports the actual camelid breeding process without forcing the wrong lifecycle model onto your program.
Breeding Workflow
- •Breeding events with male (herdsire) and female pairing
- •Expected due date calculation (~345-day gestation)
- •Pregnancy confirmation and recheck records
- •Breeding attempt history per female
- •No heat-cycle detection required, matches real alpaca biology
Birthing and After
- •Birthing records tied to the breeding plan
- •Cria gender, color, fiber type, and birth weight
- •Weaning milestone tracking
- •Post-weaning outcome recording
- •Full breeding history per animal for future decisions
🐣 Cria Care and Early Development
Birth outcomes, neonatal health, nursing, and growth
Cria Care and Early Development
Birth outcomes, neonatal health, nursing, and growth
Birth Records
- •Birth date, time, and presentation
- •Birth weight tracking
- •Sex, fiber type, and color at birth
- •Dam and sire linkage to pedigree
- •Assistance level and delivery notes
Neonatal Health
- •Nursing status: nursing well, assisted, bottle fed, orphaned
- •Neonatal health: thriving, watch, critical
- •Early vaccinations and treatments
- •Veterinary care notes and follow-up records
- •Weight milestones through weaning
🧶 Fiber and Fleece Records
Shearing notes, micron data, and production context
Fiber and Fleece Records
Shearing notes, micron data, and production context
Fiber is one of the primary value drivers in alpaca programs. BreederHQ keeps fleece information connected to the same animal record as pedigree and breeding history, so the context buyers care about stays organized and accessible.
Fiber Records
- •Shearing records with date, weight, and notes
- •Micron data and fiber diameter records over time
- •Handle, luster, crimp density, and staple length notes
- •Fiber type (Huacaya fleece vs. Suri lock structure)
- •Show ribbon and fiber evaluation results
Production Context
- •Historical clip weight per animal per year
- •Fleece quality trend over the animal's lifetime
- •Fiber notes published to public marketplace profile
- •Linked to breeding history for genetic selection context
🏥 Health, Documents, and Genetics
Testing, medications, vet records, and pedigree genetics
Health, Documents, and Genetics
Testing, medications, vet records, and pedigree genetics
Health Records
- •Vaccination schedules and administration history
- •Medication treatment courses with dose logging
- •BVD and disease testing documentation
- •Fecal egg counts and parasite management records
- •Uploaded health certificates, Coggins, and vet records
- •Body weight and body condition score tracking
Genetics and Registration
- •DNA typing and parentage verification records
- •Genetic testing documentation
- •Multi-generation pedigree with lineage depth
- •AOBA, ARI registration number storage
- •Show record and halter class results
🧪 Reproductive Inventory
Semen and embryo lots with storage tracking and quantity ledger
Reproductive Inventory
Semen and embryo lots with storage tracking and quantity ledger
Programs using AI or embryo transfer for high-value herdsires can track all reproductive assets in one system, replacing handwritten tank notes and disconnected spreadsheets.
Semen Lots
- •Sire identity, collection date, and collection method
- •Straw count, format, and extender
- •Pre-freeze and post-thaw motility percentages
- •Health testing documentation per lot
- •Accession number and lot number tracking
Embryo Lots
- •Donor dam and sire linkage
- •Collection date and fertilization type
- •Embryo stage and grade per lot
- •Freeze method and freeze date
- •Genetic testing status and results
Storage Tracking
- •Multiple storage providers: vet clinics, IVF labs, owner tanks
- •Container and position tracking (cane, canister, goblet)
- •Active and inactive container status
Quantity Ledger
- •Append-only transaction history per lot
- •Events: received, used, transferred, shipped, disposed
- •Auto-depletes lot when quantity reaches zero
👥 Buyers and Client Communication
Inquiries, waitlists, contracts, and sales pipeline
Buyers and Client Communication
Inquiries, waitlists, contracts, and sales pipeline
Sales Pipeline
- •Buyer inquiry tracking and response management
- •Waitlist applications and buyer prioritization
- •Deposits, reservations, and payment tracking
- •Bill of sale and purchase agreement templates
- •E-signature document collection
- •Invoicing and financial tracking
Communication Tools
- •Centralized communications hub
- •Outreach and follow-up templates
- •Client portal for buyer record review
- •Contact history tied to individual animals
- •Live website embed for your own breeder website
🌐 Marketplace and Public Visibility
Verified breeder profile backed by real records
Marketplace and Public Visibility
Verified breeder profile backed by real records
Alpaca programs are now publicly listed on the BreederHQ Marketplace. Your public presence is backed by the records you already maintain, not a separate static listing you have to maintain twice.
Breeder Profile
- •Verified identity and program documentation
- •Program story, goals, and herd philosophy
- •Health credentials and documentation badges
- •Behavioral badges earned from real activity
- •Public pedigrees and herd photos
Animal Listings
- •Available crias, herdsires, and females
- •Planned breedings and upcoming availability
- •Pedigree and fiber detail on each listing
- •Health documentation linked to listing
- •Buyer inquiry directly through the platform
Who This Is For
Good fit for:
- ✓Huacaya and Suri programs focused on fiber quality and genetics
- ✓Seedstock breeders using AI or embryo transfer
- ✓Smaller alpaca herds wanting organized records and a professional buyer experience
- ✓Programs that sell to other breeders and want marketplace credibility
- ✓Breeders managing show animals alongside a fiber or breeding program
Not the right fit for:
- ✗Commercial fiber operations needing bulk flock management (not individual animal records)
- ✗Breeders wanting a simple static website with no operational records
Ready to run your alpaca program on BreederHQ?
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