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For the latest information on the NAIS and the May/June USDA Listening Tour, see the RELATED LINKS section. (May 6, 2009) The Camelid Identification Working Group (CWG) is made up of stakeholders representing the major sectors within the US camelid industry and is charged by USDA with developing a viable plan for permanent identification of alpacas, llamas, guanacos, vicunas and camels. The purpose of this Working Group web site is to: increase camelid owners awareness of the National Animal Identification System keep owners updated on CWG activities provide owners an opportunity to give the CWG input into the development of a camelid ID plan and help owners make the transition to meet the anticipated coming laws. Please send your comments and questions on camelid identification to the CWG co-chairs, Teri Nilson Baird and/or Julie Ann Jarvinen, using the following links:      Teri Baird teri@brokenwindmill.com      Julie Ann Jarvinen jarvinen@iastate.edu Peruvian llama with decorative tassels. Peruvian huacaya alpaca herd.

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