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Alpaca Resources
Becoming alpaca shepherds is a process of continuing education and consultation with the expert “shepherds” in the field. The learning curve can be very steep if you decided to jump in with both feet over a couple of weeks, or it can be gradual over a year or more. We know that by practicing safe, scientific, and modern care of our alpacas, the return is alpacas that are healthy with the finest of fleece, conformation and progeny.
We encourage ongoing education and exploration in the world of alpaca breeding and will udpate this page with new websites for you interest and enjoyment. Please take your time to look into the wide array of information on this page.
ALPACA ORGANIZATIONS
 AOBA – This organization was formed to promote public awareness and membership education of the alpaca’s qualities. This organization provides forums for education regarding alpaca husbandry based upon the health, soundness and productivity of the alpacas.
 ARI – The Alpaca Registry, Inc. Is a non-profit corporation, which manages the database of all alpacas registered in the USA. The value of the Registry is in the database having the genealogy, DNA records and ownership of the alpacas. The Registry accepts only progeny of ARI Registered alpacas and are qualified by blood typing.
 CALPACA - CALPACA is the oldest regional alpaca breeders association in the Northern Hemisphere and home to the oldest alpaca bloodlines in North America.
INTERNET RESOURCES
AlpacaNation - AlpacaNation.com is an Internet web site devoted entirely to all aspects of the alpaca industry. AN is specifically designed to encourage growth and sustainability by bringing the global community of alpaca breeders, owners, and suppliers into a centralized marketplace.
WebArtists.biz - WebArtists.biz created this website and many other alpaca, and non-alpaca websites. They can help with any Web Design, Flash Animation, Application Development, E-commerce, Logo Design, or Graphic Design needs.
ALPACA FASHIONS/FIBER
Yocum Mccoll Wool Testing Labs - has been in business since 1964 as an independently owned, commercial wool testing lab located in Denver, Colorado. They test raw wool for yield and fiber diameter.
Alpaca Fiber Cooperative of North America (AFCNA) - The AFCNA is an agricultural cooperative formed and owned by alpaca producers in North America for the purpose of collecting and processing alpaca fiber and distributing alpaca fiber and related products and the profit from them to its owners (members).
Fiber Arts Links - Be prepared to spend many days looking through the links on this page. There is a wealth of information related to fiber arts: dyeing, fiber, fiber festivals, fiber resources, felting, knitting, spinning, textiles and weaving as well as related fiber crafts within each site.
Inca Fashions - Inca Fashions began in 1999 as the dream of one alpaca breeder, and was created to bring awareness to Alpacas and their luxurious fiber through the sale of gorgeous Alpaca garments and related products. Inca Fashions is now a “Farm Partner” site giving alpaca farms another forum for bringing fiber products to their customers.
ALPACAS HEALTH
Alpaca And Llama Health Information-Steve Purdy, D.V.M. - Includes articles that are the result of Dr. Purdy's personal experience and what he has learned from his veterinary colleagues who have devoted their time and effort to improving the health care of alpacas and llamas.
Alpaca Research Foundation - The Alpaca Research Trust was established by the ARI Board of Directors in December, 1997 as a Colorado, non-profit corporation for charitable, educational and scientific purposes. The Board of Directors, of what is now known as the Alpaca Research Foundation, is composed of a select group of camelid veterinarians, research scientists and medical professionals. Their job is to establish research goals and critically evaluate research proposals from qualified research scientists.
Oregon State University - Program for Camelid Education and Research - OSU has one of the best camelid programs in the world.
Ohio State University, - Ohio State University has one of the oldest and largest veterinary schools in the United States
Dr. Pollard’s Herbs - The products on this site were developed after many years of treating camelids using herbals for a variety of diseases.
BREEDING FOR IDEAL ALPACAS
Ideal Alpaca Community – The ideal Alpaca Community is an alpaca genetic improvement cooperative. Northwest Alpacas founded this practice. Participation in the Ideal Alpaca Community will help to produce genetically superior alpacas through the practice of classic livestock breeding systems.
ALPACA SUPPLIES AND TRAINING AIDS
Camelidynamics - Alpacas and llamas are among the most wondrous and mysterious creatures in the world. Yet handling and training them should be no mystery at all. Marty McGee Bennett has developed a proven and effective method to handle and train alpacas and llamas. This training system is Camelidynamics™.
Quality Llama Products - the largest Alternate livestock supply source on the internet.
BOOKS
The Alpaca Shepherd
By Mike Safley
Ideal Alpacas: From Myth to Reality
By Mike Safley
Alpacas: Synthesis of a Miracle
By Mike Safley
The Complete Alpaca Book
By Eric Hoffman and Contributing Authors
Llama & Alpaca Neonatal Care
By Dr. Brad Smith, Dr. Karen Timm and Dr. Patrick Long
Alpaca Field Manual
By C. Norman Evan, D.V.M.
The Camelid Companion
By Marty McGee Bennett
The Wonderful World of Alpacas
By M. Brandon James
The Whole Craft of Spinning: From the Raw Material to the Finished Yarn
By Carol Kroll
Medicine and Surgery of South American Camelids: Llama, Alpaca, Vicuna, Guanaco
By Murray E. Fowler
Llamas and Alpacas as a Metaphor for Life
By Marty McGee Bennett
Caring for Llamas and Alpacas: A Health & Management Guide
By Claire Hoffman
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