MOPACA strives to promote public awareness of alpacas in the Midwest. We are a dynamic organization of over 100 alpaca breeders who live in the midwestern states of Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Tennessee.

MOPACA also works toward the growth of the alpaca industry by providing a communication network for alpaca owners and breeders while sharing knowledge of husbandry techniques and marketing among its members.

MOPACA has taken a landmark step in Camelid Veterinarian Education. Scholarship programs have been set up at the University Of Missouri, Kansas State University and Oklahoma State University.

Each scholarship is worth one thousand dollars to be awarded to veterinary students who show a strong interest in Camelid studies. The student will be selected by Dr. Dusty Nagy at the University of Missouri, Dr. David Anderson and Dr. Meredyth Jones at K-State, and Dr. Melanie Boileau at Oklahoma State University. Third and fourth year students will be eligible for these scholarships.

All three of the Universities treat alpacas on a daily bases and have camelid studies as part of the curriculum.

These scholarships are an investment in the future; these are the vets who will treat our animals in the years to come. A great project with outstanding dividends for the alpaca community.

These funds are open-ended accounts and additional contributions are accepted.

Just two more reasons why folks "Look To MOPACA First."