1. Obtain a FTA Gene Card from the ILR Office for each llama you wish to register or have DNA analysis. (FTA Gene Cards can be ordered from the ILR at $3.00 each. You can do so using the on-line Materials Order Form or call at 406-755-3438.)
2. When you have received the FTA Gene Cards obtain blood samples following instructions given on Instructions for Collecting and Mailing FTA cards for DNA Testing.
3. Complete and mail to the ILR Application for Registration Listing Form, including all appropriate signatures, photographs and fees (fees include llama registration and DNA analysis charge) and FTA Gene Card. [If you have chosen to submit an FTA Gene Card for sample storage only, there is not fee for DNA analysis, and DNA analysis will not be completed.]
4. When the registration is complete you will receive a DNA analysis report for your records.

For details concerning the ILR Application for Registration see the following information or contact the Registry.

Llama Registration Overview

If you do not have access to the ILR web site, give us a call and we will send you a copy of the documents.

406-755-3438 / fax: 406-755-3439

Obtaining DNA analysis for a previously registered llama

For previously registered llamas

1. request an FTA card for each llama you wish to have analyzed. 

2. Follow the instructions at Instructions for Collecting and Mailing FTA cards for DNA Testing.

3. Mail the FTA Gene Card to the ILR along with the appropriate fee for DNA analysis.

Address of the International Lama Registry:

ILR
PO Box 8
Kalispell, MT  59903