Anthony Stachowski, DVM, has been judging livestock for over 30 years. A graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1978, Dr. Stachowski owned and operated a 3-man equine and camelid practice. His investment in alpacas over 20 years ago has grown into a full time occupation of managing, breeding and marketing alpacas on his farm in Mantua, Ohio.

As a pioneer in our industry, Anthony helped set the foundation for the alpaca registry, breed association and show format. It was his eye for quality fiber, type and conformation that selected some of the finest Peruvian genetics for import to this country.

Anthony's international recognition has afforded him the opportunity to judge and evaluate alpacas and to instruct their owners throughout Australia, Canada, Europe and the United States.

Most recently, Anthony has been elected to the AOBA Board of Directors, and is serving on the Fiber, Education and Marketing Committees.