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Web links to useful information and products for the alpaca farmer:
Books & Videos:

    “The Complete Alpaca Book” by Eric Hoffman (2003)
    A great resource book.  It has it all–explains the industry, history, anatomy, daily management, and even Eric
    even offers his own opinions on issues.

    “Caring for Llamas and Alpacas: A Health Management Guide” by Clare Hoffman, DVM and Ingrid Asmus (2003)
    A wonderful “first” alpaca book.  A great reference for daily questions regarding herd health and management.

    “Llama and Alpaca Neonatal Care” by Bradford Smith, DVM, Karen Timm, DVM, and Patrick Long, DVM (2001)
    A must-have reference if you have intend to birth on your farm. You will carry this to the barn and refer to it
    often around birthing season.

    “Alpaca Field Manual” by C. Norman Evans, DVM (2003)
    A minutely-detailed reference manual with information on basic how-to's of immunizations, feeding, medical
    conditions, birthing and the newborn cria.  

    “The Camelid Companion: Handling and Training Your Alpacas & Llamas” by Marty McGee Bennett (2001)
    The title says it all.  Marty explains in detail how to take your incorrigible camelid and whip it into shape.  She
    gives information on touch as well.

    "The Mallon Method--Halter Training  Basics" by John Mallon
                  This video offers the novice viewer information on how to entice an alpaca or llama to take a halter and lead.
     


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