Re: [Alpacasite] Senior Judges & Llamas

On Sat Dec 3, 2005, Neil wrote:

> Love your husbandry quotes Ken. Why not keep the politics
> where it belongs.

Because I guess I'm just not smart enough to see how ethics
violations, and the future of our alpaca industry is the same thing
as politics.

As I pointed out, ALSA makes clear that "Judges must at all times
exhibit the highest standard of integrity and professionalism." In
an editorial, "Llama Life II" wrote:

"Being a judge, being on the board of a registry, being a
veterinarian, being a breeder of influence -- these all carry heavy
burdens of responsibility. Breaking those trusts should carry an
equally heavy penalty if the industry expects to be taken seriously."

I am disappointed that AOBA doesn't require the same standard of
integrity, but perhaps if enough people were concerned that could
change.

Ken Madl
Aviana Farms

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