Here you'll find a list of useful information sources if you wish to learn more about Alpacas or plan to keep them. Please use the following scroll-saving links to navigate this page:
- Societies and Schools
- Magazines and Associations
- Associated Alpaca Breeders
- International Alpaca Breeders
- Reference Material
- DVDs and Fact Sheets
- Links etc
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Societies and Schools
British Alpaca Society (BAS) |
Telephone: 0845 331 2468 or +44 (0) 1392 43 77 88 Web: www.bas-uk.com |
British Camelids Association (BCA) |
Web: www.alpaca.co.uk |
British Veterinary Camelid Society |
Web: www.camelidvets.org |
The Alpaca Breeders Fibre School |
Web: www.abfschool.com |
Magazines and Associations
Alpaca World Magazine |
Web: www.alpacaworldmagazine.com |
American Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (AOBA) |
Web: www.alpacainfo.com |
Australian Alpaca Association |
Web: www.alpaca.asn.au |
Canadian Alpaca Breeders Association |
Web: www.alpacainfo.ca |
New Zealand Alpaca Association |
Web: www.alpaca.org.nz |
Peru International Alpaca Association |
Web: www.aia.org.pe |
Associated Alpaca Breeders
British Alpacas Abroad |
Web: www.britishalpacasabroad.eu |
Butlers Farm Alpacas |
Web: www.butlersfarmalpacas.co.uk |
Reddingvale Alpacas |
Web: www.reddingvalealpacas.co.uk |
Morden Hall Alpacas |
Web: www.mordenhall.co.uk |
International Alpaca Breeders
Lyn & Graeme Dickson (Australia) |
Web: www.warralingagorge.com.au |
Canchones (Australia) |
Web: www.canchones.com.au |
Hillary Shenton (Italy) |
Web: www.zarza-alpacas.co.uk |
Reference Material
| Title | Author(s) | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
Llamas and Alpacas A Guide to Management |
Gina Bromage | 1-86126-884-X |
Caring for Llamas and Alpacas |
Clare Hoffman, DVM Ingrid Asmus |
0-9622768-2-0 |
The Complete Alpaca Book 2nd Edition Revised |
Eric Hoffman With Contributing Authors |
0-9721242-1-7 |
Llama and Alpaca Neonatal Care |
Bradford B. Smith DVM, PhD et. al. |
0-9646618-3-7 |
Medicine and Surgery of South American Camelids
|
Murray E. Fowler, DVM | 0-8138-0397-7 |
Synthesis of a Miracle |
Michael Safley | 0-9709687-0-1 |
The Alpaca Colour Key |
Elizabeth Paul | Tel: 03 9890-7741 |
DVDs and Fact Sheets
If you buy an Alpaca from Livanti Alpacas, we’ll make sure that you have the relevant fact sheets and other information to refer to when you get your Alpaca home, including a free copy of the DVDs listed below.
These items can also be purchased separately:
- Naturally Luxurious
- DVD for new Alpaca owners and breeders £8 including Postage and Packaging in the UK.
- Introducing Eros
- DVD covering the Mating and Birth of an Alpaca £8 including Postage and Packaging in the UK.
Or, both of the above for £15 including Postage and Packaging in the UK.
Links etc
Anglian Soil Analysis LtdAnalysis of fodder for nutrients (trace elements etc) and feed value. |
Anglian Soil Analysis Ltd One Way Street Sutterton Boston Lincolnshire PE20 2JQ Telephone: +44 (0) 1205 460590 |
The Toft ShopFibre sales and product purchases |
Web: www.thetoftalpacashop.co.uk |
SGS Wool Testing ServicesSampling, Analysis and Understanding Micron Reports of Alpaca
fibre. |
Web: www.wooltesting.sgs.com |
Wool Testing Authority (Europe) LtdSampling, Analysis and Understanding Micron Reports of Alpaca
fibre. |
Web: www.wtaeurope.com |
Yocom-McCollSampling, Analysis and
Understanding Micron Reports of Alpaca fibre. |
Web: www.ymccoll.com |
AlpacaNation.comVeterinarian
Information. |
Web: www.alpacanation.com |
Stephen R. Purdy, DVMVeterinarian
Information. |
Web: www.purdyvet.com |
University of Ohio,
|
Web:
www.vet.ohio-state.edu Web: www.icinfo.org |
