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EVENTS
Throughout
the year, the Suri Network organizes events that help to preserve,
promote, and protect the Suri alpaca. Please visit our EVENTS PAGE to find out what is next on the horizon.
PURELYSURI MAGAZINE
is published once a year and contains a variety of topics related to Suri alpacas. Provided on the linked page is access to past issues of the magazine. Our editor is always seeking articles, topics of interest, photos and, of course advertisers. Please contact Cindy at the Suri Network Office if you have something to submit.
2021 PurelySuri Advertising Reservation Form CLICK HERE
office@surinetwork.org or (970)586-5876 M.T.
S.H.I.P. 
S.H.I.P.
stands for the Suri Herd Improvement Program. Focusing on protecting, preserving, and promoting the Suri alpaca, the SHIP program is an outstanding way for our members to accomplish
that. By collecting data from the evaluation of an alpaca's conformation
and fleece, an owner is better able to discern that alpaca's strengths
and weaknesses and how to improve them in the next generation. When the data is processed using
special computer programs, animals can be ranked relative to
all other Suri alpacas currently in the system. The resultant data are
called EPDs which stands for Expected Progeny Differences and by using
the data, a breeder is given a better idea of what the genetic makeup of
their alpaca is. To learn more about SHIP, CLICK HERE
SURI SIMPLY STUNNING: A few years ago, the Suri Network Board of Trustees embarked on a new program
to
create recognition of Suri as a natural fiber with specific
characteristics of softness, luster, warmth, and adaptability in a wide
variety of products. Branding will be beneficial for marketing breeding
programs, the fiber produced, and to make high quality Suri products. This program became known as the Suri Simply Stunning
branding initiative. Those who want to use this brand must receive
permission from the Suri Network to do so. If you are interested in participating, please READ MORE
Committees: The Suri Network relies on several committees to accomplish its mission of preserving the Suri and supporting the membership. Ad hoc committees are also formed as needed. If you are interested in joining a committee or learning more about the committees listed below please email us at office@surinetwork.org or call 970-586-5876.