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Some Thoughts on the Future of the US Alpaca Industry |
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 For some years the future growth and prosperity of the US alpaca industry has seemed assured in both demand and price. The recent economic melt-down, the near collapse of the financial markets and underlying investor insecurity together with the explosion of the housing bubble have left investors and the general public shaken and feeling somewhat battered.
It is not unreasonable to expect that the growth of the alpaca industry would be immune to these events and the market today for alpacas and alpaca product reflects our vulnerability in these trying times.
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Herd Health Using Natural Therapies |
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Massage & Other Techniques
 By Candace Wingo L.M.T., C.A.T. (Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Animal Therapist)
Many natural therapies can be part of the herd management program for alpacas and llamas.
At our ranch, we use natural therapies and natural products when needed, on herd health day and for special cases. Our herd of 70+ alpacas are happy and healthy but when we have a problem we work with our veterinarians for their diagnosis, knowledge & care. We only use natural therapies that will compliment the veterinarian’s recommendations.
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Alpacas: The Green Species |
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 IT’S NOT EASY BEING GREEN OR IS IT?
By: Dr. John G. Ferrante
A green mentality is sweeping the country and we are becoming more aware of the increasing scope and magnitude of damage to the environment from our activities.
So what does it mean to be green and to live in an environmentally friendly way?
To conserve natural resources and energy through activities that use less non-renewable materials like oil and natural gas. To make decisions and choose alternatives that minimize the need for chemicals and fertilizers that are harmful to the environment. To use resources wisely remembering the needs of generations that will follow.
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It Is Time To Build That Fiber Business - Part 1 |
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Part I: Research and Planning
For many years alpaca breeders threw their alpacas’ fleeces in a closet and, like Scarlett O’Hara, thought to themselves, "I’ll think about it tomorrow." The next year, when she got ready to put the recently shorn fiber harvest into that very same closet, Scarlett realized that tomorrow had come and gone without much thought going to her fleece. The alpacas (and Scarlett) are so adorable that this behavior was forgiven by all but the most fiber-obsessed.
No more. It’s time for Scarlett and the rest of the alpaca breeders out there to get their fiber out of the closet!
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Our Column Writers
Ian Watt
Ian Watt is a noted author, lecturer and icon of the alpaca industry.
Read Ian's Biography
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.
Read his Bio
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.
Read Her Bio.
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