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Natural Herbal Remedies for Alpacas |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 21 June 2010 21:11 |
Natural Herbal Remedies for Alpacas
by: By Candace Wingo L.M.T., C.A.T. (Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Animal Therapist)
At our ranch, we use many holistic therapies on the animals here. Natural remedies & herbal remedies are a big part of what we use – especially for rehab animals that come here. Currently we have 103 alpacas at the ranch and 24 are rehab cases. They have been brought to our ranch from several different ranches & farms in this part of Texas. We prefer that the rehab alpacas or llamas stay at their own location with their own herd but when we have room – they are welcome.
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Understanding Fiber Test Results |
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by Ian Watt
 Testing fiber for objective assessment is a significant selection tool for all breeders who aspire to make the next generation better than the last – and isn’t that the sole goal for any breeding plan?
Amazingly, not all breeders take advantage of the benefits of fiber testing and one wonders why that might be – could it be a fear of knowing what they do not want to know, do they not want to put their own senses to the test, are they afraid that their animals are not as good as they think … the reasons are many yet the logic of not knowing what they are producing without the nuances of subjectivity escapes me.
To read this article in its entirety "click here" to view in the current issue of Alpacas Afield Online Magazine. |
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Monday, 21 June 2010 21:05 |
Pastures and Hayfields
by: Dr. John Ferrante
The Setting
You took a field and removed all the vegetation that was not good for alpacas, lots of Kentucky 31 Tall fescue out there in Virginia, you tested the soil and added the right mix of fertilizer and lime (too acidic) and then planted a mix of Orchard grass, Max Q and oats, the latter to stabilize the soil to avoid erosion. You then waited until things turned green - occasional rain helped but that action is not in your tool bag. With Orchard grass the wait will probably be two years to get good sod but you can introduce the herd before that. Everything looks great. Now fence off half of the field and introduce alpacas to one side let’s say a dozen or more animals per acre that is your pasture, and the other half your hay field. Now sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor. One year later in early summer, let’s say year 2010 you looked at both sides of the fence and what did you see? Aside from shorter vegetation on the pasture side, can you tell a difference?
To read the complete article view in the June Issue of Alpacas Afield Online Magazine. |
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Why Rescue? |
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 by L’illette Vasquez
For whatever reasons, llama rescue has gotten a bad rap over the past few years. Even the owners, when faced with dispersing their herds, feel a sense of failure at having to turn their llamas over to a “rescue” group. But as a member of two extraordinary rescue organizations and a friend of our local group, I can honestly tell you that there’s no stigma in rescue!
Did you know that almost 90% of our intakes come from folks that just can’t keep them any more? These are conscientious breeders and owners who have had drastic life changes: death or divorce in the family, health problems, aging, moving, and recently, military deployment. Rather than risk putting their llamas on the market, they can release them to a rescue group for fostering and eventual rehoming. No shame in that! They love their llamas and want the best for them. And some of our rescue groups provide just that.
To read this article in its entirety "click here" to view in the current issue of Alpacas Afield Online Magazine.
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Our Column Writers
Ian Watt
Ian Watt is a noted author, lecturer and icon of the alpaca industry.
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Dr John Ferrante
Dr. Ferrante is an Environmental Scientist who has authored many articles on the environment and is a contributing author to the American Livestock magazine.
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Candace Wingo
Candace Wingo LMT/CAT
"Medicine Woman"
Is a reknowned Certified Animal Therapist, holistic animal practitioner and lecturer on Herd Health Using Natural Therapies.
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