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Created and maintained by Dianna Jordan, Alpacas of Somerset Farm
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Recommended Reading, References and Links
Books
Of the many excellent books available, I consider the following to be essential and "must haves" for new alpaca owners.
Alpaca Health and Care
The ALPACA Field Manual C. Norman Evans, D.V.M.
If you own and breed alpacas and only have one book in your library, this must be
it. Expect this book to become dog-
Llama and Alpaca Neonatal Care B Smith, K Timm, P Long
A "must have" if you intend to breed alpacas. Basic information presented in a straight-
Personal note: if you intend to have cria born on your ranch, please attend a neonatal clinic.....for your peace of mind and the health and safety of your alpacas.
Alpaca Handling and Training
The Camelid Companion Marty McGee Bennett
Marty McGee Bennett has devoted her professional life to the well being of llamas
and alpacas and the education of camelid enthusiasts. Marty brings a variety of experience
and qualifications to her work with camelids, including a B.S. degree in Animal Behavior.
Marty’s combination of TTEAM, with the principals of balance and leverage and a second
sense with both camelids and people make “Camelidynamics” the world’s most popular,
and enduring training/handling system for camelids.
Marty has taught the principles
of animal handling to veterinarians and veterinary students at veterinary schools
around the county and was the only non-
http://www.camelidynamics.com
Alpacas as Pets? Are you thinking of alpacas as pets? Check out this link: http://www.alpaca-
Publications:
- Alpacas Magazine
- Camelid Quarterly -
- http://www.llamas- alpacas.com/
- Check out the past articles for some excellent reference material
Associations:
- Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (AOBA)
- Alpaca Registry, Inc. (ARI)
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