Humming Herald Spring 2016 pdf

Spring 2016 * Number 102

Texas

Bluebonnet Classic

Double Halter Single Youth Single Open Performance

April 30, 2016 Seguin, Texas

SCLA

“Jessie Is A Star”

Spring 2016 Contents General Interest TRAGEDY AT FIGMENT RANCH.................................................................... 10 A quarterly publication of the South Central Llama Association.

www.scla.us/scla.html

SCLA OFFICERS (Term 09/2011- 09/2014)

President: Sean Price • 281-830-2368 • figranch@flash.net Vice President: Bill Simpson •(409) 625-0309 OR (972) 978-6229 • N5YA@N5YA.com Secretary: Adryce Mathisen, •682) 551-7799 (cell); (817) 866-4368 • adryce@att.net Finance/Budget: Bob Carroll • Corsicana, TX 75110 (903) 229-8029 Email: rcranch1@yahoo.com

REGIONAL DIRECTORS

Region One: (Area codes: 210-361-512-737-830-956) Susan Leslie (9/2014 - 9/2017 (830)401-0819 leslielanellamas@gmail.com Region Two: (Area cades: 214-405-430-469-479-501-580903-918-972) Bob Carroll (903) 229-8029(Term: 9/2013-9/2016) rcranch1@yahoo.com Region Three: (Area codes:254-325-432-682-817 806-940-915-505) Diana Collins 9/2015 - 9/2018 (325) 716-3602 dcollins1017@suddenlink.net

IN MEMORIAM - BIG GUY....................................................................................15 .

WILSON COUNTY 4H LLAMA SHOW...............................................................16 JIM GRAHAM YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS..............18 CODY CARROLL JIM GRAHAM SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY................................19 ORAL DOSING MADE EASY................................................................................20 WHAT IS LOAN-A-LLAMA....................................................................................23 EDGAR’S MISION....................................................................................................26 ASK THE CSU VET TEAM.......................................................................................29 FORT WORTH RESULTS..............................................................................................38 SAN ANGELO RESULTS.........................................................................................43

Always Inside President’s Statement............................................................................................4 .

Editor’s Note..............................................................................................................4 New Members........................................................................................................... 6 Dates Ahead.............................................................................................................. 6 SCLA Library............................................................................................................48 SCLA Membership Form.....................................................................................51

Region Four: (Area codes: 281-318-346-409-504-713832-936-979-985) Trisha McKaskle (281) 414-3584 (Term: 9/2013 - 9/2016) hitekllama@aol.com Director-At-Large: Jim Doyle (Term: 9/2014 - 9/2017 ) 940-482-3192: cell 940-391-1862 JDoyle@marikollamas.com

SCLA COMMITTEES

Activities.................................................... No chair at this time Membership..............................................................Karen Conyngham Nomination . ............................Marcie Saska-Agnew-chairperson Property.....................................................................Sean Price Fund Raising..................................................................... Open Youth................................................................ Christie Stewart Finance - Budget..............................Bob Lyons • Dan Johnson Librarian.............................................................Barbara Welch Conference................................................ No chair at this time National Lama Intervention & Rescue Coordination Council Scholarshi........ Ruby Herron, Jaci Huth, Adryce Mathisen SCLA Booth............................................... No chair at this time Web site......................................................... Sharon Bramblett By-Laws.............................................................Jim Doyle, Bev Johnson

SHOWS - Thanks For Volunteering Your Time!

Teresa Brruening..........................................State Fair of Texas-Dallas Jim Doyle............................Southwestern Livestock and Rodeo-Fort Worth Stephanie Clark.........................................West Texas Fair & Rodeo-Abilene Di Collins..........................................................San Angelo Livestock Show- San Angelo Trisha McKaskle...........................................Houston Livestock Show

EDITOR/DESIGN/LAYOUT

Ruby Herron 17102 Mueschke Rd., Cypress, TX 77433 713-249-8523 • HummingHerald@FigmentRanch.com

The views expressed herein are those of the authors. Before undertaking any new regime with your llamas, you should always consult with your veterinarian. Only they can tell you what is best for your situation. We invite submission for unpaid articles and photographs.

Email to HummingHerald@FigmentRanch.com or mail to: Ruby Herron, c/o Humming Herald,17102 Mueschke Rd., Cypress,Tx., 77433

President’s Statement

Sean Price, President

I wanted to start my letter to you by asking each of you for some help.

Our South Central Llama Association, SCLA, is not getting the membership renewals like we need.

In order to keep our local SCLA going, we need your support!

Please reach out to all of your llama friends even if they are no longer involved with showing, or their kids are grown and out of the house.

Remember, membership is only $40.00 which will go a long way to help educate the public and keeps our llama industry thriving.

Unless we get this support,

our organization will not be here.

One of the benefits of joining the SCLA is helping the llama industry and the llamas! Llamas don’t have a voice for themselves, but they give so much pleasure to people. Please help!

Other benefits of membership in SCLA includes the right to run for office, the right to vote, a copy of the Humming Herald, (the SCLA newsletter), the right to use the SCLA obstacle trailer, being updated by email on many of the current events in the llama industry, youth eligibility for the Jim Graham Memorial Scholarship, and access to the SCLA library.

I also wanted to make sure that each of you is aware that I am here for you. If you have any concerns or suggestions for SCLA, feel free to contact me.

I hope you see you soon.

Sean 281-830-2368 sean@figmentranch.com

Editor’s Note Hello everyone.

First of all I want to thank the lama community for all the help and kind words. It has been a very hard and stressful few weeks. Figment Ranch has been around for over 30 years and we intend to find out who attacked our llamas. We do not give up.

I am very excited for the Texas area to have a new show, The Texas Blue Bonnet Classic. It gives us another chance to qualify our llamas and youth for the ALSA Grand Nationals. If you are not planning on going to the Grand Nationals, this show will be a great time to have fun with your llama and just be with your llama friends. I know how much time and effort goes into putting on a show and the only way they can have a show is if we support it. See the calendar of events for details.

Thanks to Ana and Susan Leslie for putting on the show.

Once again thanks to everyone and keep Figment Ranch in your prayers.

Blessings, Ruby Editor 713-249-8523

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Creating Champions Leslie Lane Llamas

Susan Leslie and Ana Reese LaVernia, Tx 830-401-0819 www.leslielanellamas.com leslielanellamas@gmail.com

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New Members August 17, 2015 - November 15, 2015 Compiled by Karen Conyngham, Membership Secretary.

Current member information is always available on the SCLA web site: http://www.scla.us SCLA Address: PO Box 163654, Austin, TX 78716 New Members: Diana Lynn Caswell True Blue Acres 3930 Maranatha Dr. Sugar Land TX 77479-9663 (281) 750-5142 nmsdiver@aol.com 2015 membership sponsored by Kathie & Rick Schatz Rebecca & Rebeca Rose Jean Craig Carty Farm PO BOX 36 Frost TX 76641-0036 (903) 682-2199 craigyard23@windstream.net

Dates Ahead 04/30, 2016 2016 Texas Bluebonnet Classic - Blue 950 S. Austin Street Seguin, TX 78155 Show Contact: Susan Leslie leslielanellamas@gmail.com 830-401-0819 Show Info: http://www.leslielanellamas.com/texas-Bluebonnet-Classic.html Judge: Terese Evenson

04/30, 2016 2016 Texas Bluebonnet Classic - Purple 950 S. Austin Street Seguin, TX 78155 Show Contact: Susan Leslie leslielanellamas@gmail.com 830-401-0819 Show Info: http://www.leslielanellamas.com/texas-Bluebonnet-Classic.html Judge: Mary Jo Miller ----------------------------------------------------------------------------6

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BERRY-PATCH LLAMAS SHEAR DAYS Saturday May 7th from 9:00-5:00 pm OrSunday May 22nd from noon-5:00 pm We will be hosting 2 days to get ready for summer HEAT. “Let us Summerize your llamas for Texas Heat” [Shearing---Toenails----Worming] Total body cuts, barrels, show or lion cuts available.

We will offer a few other services if needed, CDT Shots, fighting teeth.

If you are bringing more than 5-6 llamas please call to make sure we cankeep the day rolling along. I don’t want anyone to have to sit and waitvery long so I will try and keep animals moving.

CALL FOR 2016 Shearing Dates-if unable to attend!

BERRY-PATCH LLAMAS Steve & Joni Berry 3201 Weatherford Hwy. Granbury TX 76049 817-279-6725 home 817-408-7030 cell Berry-patch@itexas.net ----------------------------------------------------------------------June 11-12, 2016 Estes Park Wool Market Llama Show This is a Full Double Show (Gold and Silver Show) including halter, performance, youth and alpaca performance. The Gold Show will also include the Fleece Show offering walking fiber, shorn fleece and a variety of specialty fiber classes.

For full details, see: www.estes.org/woolmarket.

----------------------------------------------------------------------July 12, 2016 Deadline for the Jim Graham Scholarship applications.

Applicants must be a current associate youth member of SCLA or their immediate family (parent) must be a current adult member of SCLA. For full details on how to apply, see: http://scla.us/youth.html

SCLA Announces the New Premier Exhibitor Award SCLA members Susan Leslie and Ana Reese are sponsoring a new Premier Exhibitor award for SCLA members who participate in these shows in 2016 - Ft. Worth, San Angelo, Houston, Texas Bluebonnet Classic and the State Fair of Texas.

The halter award will go to the judges pick of the grands and the performance award will go to the llama with the highest ALSA points for the 3 performance classes.

To be eligible for this lovely award, you need to be a current member of SCLA - dues paid for 2016.

Winners at the Ft. Worth Llama Show: Halter - Janet Baber Performance - Adryce Mathisen and Ana Reese (a tie; both received plaques).

Winners at the San Angelo Llama Show: Halter - Sharon VanHooser Performance - Sean Price Winners at the Houston Llama Show.

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Faces In The Crowd At The 2016 San Angelo Llama Show

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TRAGEDY AT FIGMENT RANCH

On March 5, 2016, a tragedy occurred at Figment Ranch in Cypress, Texas that has forever changed our lives. On that date, our beloved show llama, WLK La Tida, was brutally tortured, mutilated and ultimately beheaded. When our guard llama, Lorenzo, sensed danger in the pasture, he was deliberately shot and he was severely wounded. Lorenzo was left to slowly and painfully bleed out as he struggled aimlessly in the dirt. These egregious acts have sharply penetrated our hearts and souls. We are struggling today as we know we will struggle in the endless days to come.

Lorenzo Llama WLK La Tida

With this horrific tragedy in mind, we would like thank our readers and others in the Camelid Community for your tireless support. The outpouring of your support and genuine concern has meant more to us than words can express.

Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

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cruelty affects not only animals but jeopardizes the community we live in. We have learned there is overwhelming evidence that animal cruelty is linked to violent crimes against people. As a result of this type of evidence, the FBI implemented a new policy on January 1, 2016 requiring law enforcement agencies to report animal cruelty cases to the National Incident Based Reporting System (“NIBRS”). It is hoped that by elevating these cases to the federal level, shared leads, data and other information will assist in the local prosecution of animal cruelty cases such as that suffered by Figment Ranch.

Many of the procedures we adopted earlier at Figment Ranch have proven invaluable to us in connection with the investigation of this matter. These procedures were adopted by us in contemplation of natural disasters such as tornados, hurricanes and floods as well as the Tri-County Fires which devastated many areas near us. We never contemplated, however, that the processes we adopted, the records we kept up to date and relationships we had built in the community would assist Figment Ranch as a victim of violent crimes. By sharing these general procedures with you, we hope it will help you implement similar processes to ensure the safety and welfare of your own animals.

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Animals. We manage Figment Ranch as a business and our livestock is an important asset to us. However, every animal at Figment Ranch (regardless of whether it is part of our show string, a boarded animal, a rescue animal, a stray or even a pet) is documented. Every animal has a name and it can be identified. These animals are an important part of our lives and we love them. This is why the tragedy at Figment Ranch has affected us so deeply.

Photos. We take photos of each animal on a regular basis because their physical appearance may change from time to time with age, shearing or the seasons. These photos do not need to be registration quality pictures but the photos do need to accurately depict the animal. Many of the animals have a microchip but this is not essential because we maintain updated photos showing the progress and appearance of an animal as well as accurately worded descriptions.

Health records. We keep accurate health records on each of the animals as well as herd maintenance records for the livestock. This information not only provides a working file for the vet but it is an indicator to third parties about the level of care given to the animals.

Veterinarian. You must establish a solid relationship with your veterinarian before you need his or her services.

The relationship we have with Ben Buchanan, DVM (“Dr. Ben”) has been built over a series of years.

We trust him and we have confidence in him. His genuine

passion to help alpacas and llamas is apparent in every task.

He has demonstrated and documented his success with camelids. Dr. Ben is compassionate, well networked and

solution oriented. He is a mentor to his staff and he is well respected. Above all, Dr. Ben has the ability to communicate and accurately articulate his findings as a Ben Buchanan, DVM (“Dr. Ben”) veterinarian. When your animal is tortured, mutilated, Navasota, Texas decapitated, seriously injured and/or shot, it cannot speak for

itself to express its horror and pain. An experienced veterinarian, such as Dr. Ben, can carefully articulate the animal’s feelings and accurately provide other necessary information. The testimony from your veterinarian may be the only opportunity your animal has to 11

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Community awareness. We monitor commercial and residential growth near Figment Ranch. We have an established relationship with a local realtor and we have formed relationships with those around us. This

network is valuable in gathering information, keeping a watchful eye and providing support when needed. These relationships take time to develop and may change. However, this type of collaboration can yield positive results which might not have otherwise been available.

Relationships with Local Law Enforcement. Having updated emergency contact numbers which are easily accessible is essential. When at all possible, it is important to establish and maintain a relationship with local law enforcement as your community develops. These are the very people who can come to your Ranch quickly and provide support to you. As part of any investigation, it is critical that you maintain regular contact with local law enforcement and provide information to them as it becomes available to you.

Although it may appear that Figment Ranch is well prepared to manage any type of disaster with our processes, documentation and relationships, the truth is we were ill prepared as human beings to manage the loss this tragedy has brought upon us. No matter how hard we work during the day, sleep does not come easy at night. Our dreams of what Figment Ranch could be some day have been replaced with nightmares of how WLK La Tida suffered before she died and how brutally her head was severed while she struggled to flee. It is almost as if we can hear WLK La Tida crying and Lorenzo, our guard animal, screaming when he tried to help her. Lorenzo survived and he has been returned to us. However, Dr. Ben cannot provide any guarantees to us of his long term survival because of his injuries.

Before the attack, Lorenzo was curious, proud and confident. Now, he is timid, subdued and he avoids people in general.

Although our pasture has now become green and cool under the trees, the llamas have not returned to graze in it. They sense the sadness and loss of their companion, WLK La Tida.

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High in the Peruvian Andes, the villagers believe that the lives of alpacas and llamas are precious. When a llama such as WLK La Tida dies, her soul is not lost. It becomes intertwined with the vines of the fragrant yellow roses whose scent carries the soul to Heaven. The Peruvian yellow roses have no thorns and their vines seem to have no ending as they reach to the sky to find their pathway to Heaven. As we write this article, we believe our beloved llama, WLK La Tida, has found these yellow roses and she has followed their scent to Heaven.

R.I.P. My friend.........

Ruby Hamilton Herron

WLK La Tida

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LLAMAS SHEAR DAYS Saturday May 7th from 9:00-5:00 pm Or Sunday May 22nd from noon-5:00 pm We will be hosting 2 days to get ready for summer HEAT. “Let us Summerize your llamas for Texas Heat” [Shearing----Toenails----Worming] CALL FOR 2016 Shearing Dates-if unable to attend!

BERRY-PATCH LLAMAS Steve & Joni Berry 3201 Weatherford Hwy. Granbury TX 76049 817-279-6725 home 817-408-7030 cell Berry-patch@itexas.net

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Total body cuts, barrels, show or lion cuts available.

We will offer a few other services if needed, CDT Shots, fighting teeth.

If you are bringing more than 5-6 llamas please call to make sure we can keep the day rolling along. I don’t want anyone to have to sit and wait very long so I will try and keep animals moving.

In Memoriam - Big Guy

By Joanne Thompson December 31, 2015

Many of you who remember all of the llamas who came to Colorado from the MLAS rescue probably also remember Big Guy. He was the llama who had several feet of fiber dripping off of him. He was estimated to be about 25 years old, down in his pasterns, but in relatively good health.

He came to my ranch with 4 other rescue llamas from MLAS. They fit right into my already established group of 5. They all learned to help care for my sheep and how to act appropriately around my stock dogs.

Within the first 2 years, I lost 4 of the MLAS llamas to various ailments. Big Guy stood strong. He had a purpose to live.....to care for a large flock of sheep.

He took the lead role with each and every sheep trusting him completely. Big Guy led the sheep out every morning to free-range on our property and our cow pasture a 1/2 mile away. He would bring the sheep home every night before dark. He took his job very seriously and I trusted him 100%. He chased off his fair share of coyotes, bears and even a mountain lion.

Through all of my years of owning llamas and sheep, I have never had a llama like Big Guy. He was truly one of a kind.

Unfortunately, Big Guy said his final goodbyes this afternoon. He was 30 years old. He was surrounded by his companion llama, Jewel, and all of his sheep. He did his job to the very end.

Rest in Peace Big Guy. You deserve it!

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Wilson County 4H Llama Show

Results from the Wilson County 4H Llama Show. Held Saturday February 27th at the Lavernia Chamber of Commerce Arena. There were 13 youth competing with the llamas and alpacas in both performance and showmanship competitions. The show was judged by Ana Reese.

Youth were the recipients of belt buckles, trophies, and ribbons. The youth held local fundraisers to earn their own money to purchase the awards for their show. A special thank you to Mike and Brandi Crockett for being a show sponsor.

The youth practice with the llamas and alpacas at the ranch of Susan Leslie and Ana Reese, where they receive individual instruction on a weekly basis as well as group meetings held monthly. The youth get together from September thru February.

Performance Placings ,

Advanced senior , grand champion Michael Anderson Novice senior , grand champion Kaily Zigmond Novice senior reserve champion Evie Butterworth Advanced intermediate performance champion, Tanner White Novice intermediate performance champion, Tantyana Walcott Novice intermediate performance reserve champion, Payton Crockett Advanced Junior performance champion , Carly Weiss Novice junior performance champion , Jacob Coulter Advanced Sub junior performance champion, Bryson Andruss Novice sub junior performance champions, Jarod and Larissa Coulter

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Showmanship placings,

Advanced senior showmanship winner was Michael Anderson, Advanced intermediate showmanship winner was Tanner White Advanced junior Showmanship winner was Carly Weiss.

Advanced sub junior showmanship winner was Bryson Andruss Novice senior showmanship winner was Kaily Zigmond Novice senior reserve showman was Evie Butterworth.

Novice intermediate showmanship winner was Payton Crockett Novice intermediate reserve showmanship winner was Tantyana Walcott.

Novice junior showmanship winner was Jacob Coulter Novice sub junior showmanship winners were Jarod coulter and Larissa Coulter.

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Jim Graham Youth Scholarship The current guidelines for the Jim Graham Youth Scholarship allow $500.00 per semester (2) semesters running concurrently) for a total value of $1,000.00.

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The applicant must be a high school senior (or just graduated in the current calendar year) The applicant must be a current associate youth member of SCLA or their immediate family (parent) must be a current adult member of SCLA. The written application submittal before July 12 of each calendar year must include: A: A written one-page essay describing their background with lamas, where they plan to attend college and their anticipated degree program.

B: A self-photograph.

C: A photocopy of their high school transcript.

D: Two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers, community leaders or club sponsors.

Letters of recommendation may be mailed separately but all parts of the application must be received by the deadline date. The mailing address for all required parts of the application is: SCLA Jim Graham Youth Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 163654 Austin, Texas 78716-3654 The winner of the scholarship will be announced in the fall issue of the Humming Herald.

Jim Graham Youth Scholarship: Winner 1. Provide the SCLA treasurer and the SCLA scholarship committee chairman your choice institution information. Website: http://www.scla.us will provide the contact data for the treasurer and scholarship committee under "SCLA Info".

2. All monies will be sent to the registrar (financial aid office) of the college chosen. 3. The awarded winner must provide a copy of their grades to the SCLA scholarship committee chairman and the SCLA treasurer at the end of the first semester.

This action will verity a passing average is being maintained in order to qualify for the second semester award.

4. The recipient must be a current member of SCLA or their immediate family (parent) must be a current adult member of SCLA for the duration of the scholarship. Current membership will be verified.

SCLA dues are payable on or before January 31 st of each year.

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South Central Llama Association - Jim Graham Scholarship Essay

By Cody Carroll

Llamas were never meant to be a focus of my adolescent life. At the invitation of Pat Blank, P-n-E Ranch, we made a visit to P-n-E one Sunday afternoon in 2008. Mrs. Blank had already had her eye on a smaller male llama named Speck for me. After leading him around the barn area, I brought him home in the back seat of our truck. With no preparation, I was now the proud owner of an animal I knew nothing about. I got him in the barn and starting the halter breaking process. A few short months later I was showing in ALSA shows in Abilene, Dallas, and Tulsa.

The next years were presented with opportunities to own additional llamas and start showing not only in the youth classes but also against the adults in novice classes. I was so passionate about llamas I carried them to schools, day care centers and even to nursing homes to introduce my new found passion. Every time I talked about my llamas people frowned and talked about how they weren't really a true show animal. As I made improvements to my showing, the attention by others grew. People in the county would make statements about how showing llamas wasn't that hard. As years passed, I've mentored a few people and they have been quite successful including my little sister Rylie, who is just 9 years old now.

I have put together quite a pack of llamas and alpacas now. I have five llamas and two alpacas. My oldest female delivered a wonderful cria in March this year to get the number to eight. I shear llamas for people, I have placed guard llamas and I just got to experience the capture of four llamas that had gone wild on 300+ acres. These animals touch each person that opens their heart to allow it. On a recent trip to a day care, the smallest kids talked about how friendly and soft the llamas were. Agriculture has a bad name most of the time and I really believe llamas are a great marketing tool for the entire ag industry.

I will be attending Texas A&M University in Animal Science in the fall of 2015. My direction is to study food animal science. I want to help promote agriculture through the animal protein sector. I look forward to using my llama experiences to educate the people I come in contact with about the greatest creature on earth.

I am very appreciative for everything the "Llama people" have shown, taught, and helped me gain experiences which I will never forget.

Thanks, Cody

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Oral Dosing Made Easy Llamas have a great reputation as being easy care which is absolutely true; however, that is not the same as "no care". The traditional "just provide shelter, hay and clean water" may be valid in some very limited locations, but the vast majority of llamas live in areas and circumstances that require more attention for optimal health.

No doubt, at some point in a llama's life, it will need some type of supplement or medication.

The first point when giving ANY supplement (even vitamins or dewormers) or medicine is talk to your veterinarian to find out how much, when, and for how long. Second point: each medicine requires a different way of dosing: some are given via injection whereas others are given orally.

Some things are only available in the oral form, and some can be either oral or injectable.

If given orally, the full dose must be completely swallowed, very basic and obvious, but too easy to

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ignore if spitting is involved.

When given the choice we always choose oral, and within this choice there are two more options: in their food or oral dosing. Obviously it's 'in the food' if possible. It's much easier for us and for the llama. However, adding the medicine to the food is not always practical: the animal may be too young to eat reliably or at all; the volume of the dose may be too large; it may be unpalatable, or since llamas tend to be suspicious of anything new, they may only nibble until they get used to the flavor. So inevitably there will be times the oral dosing is the only option.

We make it a part of a cria's life giving oral vitamins (per our vet's instructions) and typically some other oral treatment is needed during the early years, so as adults our llamas are pretty used to the oral procedure; this is not to say they like it, but it is at least familiar.

A couple of things need to be pretty constant: a confined space so there is no dancing; the llama's neck needs to be erect and the head slightly tilted upward; your shoulder needs to be higher than the llama's jaw and you need a stable stance. Use a platform to stand on if you need to.

Since my animals are quite tall, I always stand on a wooden platform so that I am in the correct position.

procedure assumes they have been removed in the males and the females do not have them or they are very minimal.

To start, cradle the head, open the lips and touch the tongue with your index finger while you slip the syringe inside the jaw and alongside the tongue. You do not want to squirt it down their throat. Your finger on the tongue should trigger a lapping and swallowing reflex. Do not try to rush the process: give them time to keep swallowing with no drooling or pooling inside the mouth.

Hopefully the following annotated photos will clarify the process of oral dosing.

When the syringe is empty, keep your finger in place until you are sure it has all been swallowed.

With extremely large doses you may need to give it in 2 or more separate stages. CAUTION: you do need to be aware of fighting teeth, and this

Reprinted from The Journal of the RMLA (Rocky Mtn. Llama & Alpaca Assoc.) Winter 2015, with permission of the author. Further reprinting requires the written permission of the author.

By Al Ellis, Highline Trail Llamas Trail Llamas, Wyoming 21

White Rose Ranch Llamas

Grandview, TX bbbs@swbell.net (817)343-7072

Jan and Rebekah White

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What is Lloan-A-Llama ?

At the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo , the youth have the opportunity to participate in a special program, “Lloan-A-Llama.� This event is open to youth, 5 years old and in kindergarten through 18 years of age, who do not own or lease a llama or alpaca.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Llama Committee organize this event annually. This contest is limited to those youth, who are not showing livestock.

The youth have to submit a letter saying why they would like to show a lama. They have to lead a lama through an obsticale course and they are judged by the ALSA performance rules.

The lamas that are used for the kids are provided by the ranches that are entered into the Houston llama show. Owners of llamas believe them to be the ideal creatures to provide youngsters a first encounter with animal husbandry.

The participating ranches who have a lama that wins receives an award.

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Lloan-A-Llama has been the start of a lot of kids getting involved and showing llamas.

The good news to the lama ranches is that these kids buy lamas.

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"If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others... why wouldn't we?”

Shining the kindest light on two most dishevelled alpacas has unearthed one of the most dramatic makeovers not-for-profit animal sanctuary, Edgar’s Mission, has ever seen. Director Pam Ahern explains: “I was shocked beyond belief when I first saw the girls, although I couldn’t even determine what gender they were because of the overgrown fleece that burdened them. Not only was their matted fleece covered in sticks, twigs and leaves, but several pieces of barbed wire had become entangled as well.”

The Macedon Ranges Council had earlier discovered the two abandoned alpacas on council land. Fearing for their welfare, they contacted Edgar’s Mission to assist. Days later Grace Kelly and Lauren Bacall (as they have been christened) were whisked away to the safety of the local animal charity where a set of shears was on hand to greet them. Pam said: “The transformation has been dramatic and clearly shows the dire state into which they have fallen.”

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“It is incomprehensible how anyone could allow this to happen to an animal, they rely on us for everything. Sadly we saw evidence that a third alpaca had died some time earlier.

Their heavy fleece is a burden in so many ways and could well lead death.” Local alpaca shearer, John Tully, who expertly shore Grace and Lauren, trimmed their overgrown toenails and administered vaccinations and vitamin shots, estimates the alpacas had not been shorn for up to four years. For now, the girls are resting comfortably in the hospital ward at the sanctuary where they are preparing to walk the catwalk to their forever home, no doubt turning many heads and hearts along the way.

What is Edgar’s Mission?

Edgar’s Mission is a farm animal sanctuary in Lancefield, Victoria, around one hour’s drive from Melbourne.

How many animal’s live at Edgar’s Mission? How many have been rescued?

The sanctuary is currently home to over 350 rescued farm animals, due to the fact animals could possibly arrive or be rehomed any day this is an estimate.

Since 2003 Edgar’s Mission has provided care and sanctuary to thousands of animals, animals able to be rehomed have been placed with suitable forever families.

How did Edgar’s Mission begin?

In 2003 Pam Ahern devised a plan to raise awareness of the fact this country’s animal welfare legislation excludes farm animals. Actor James Cromwell was soon to be arriving in Australia, a perfect opportunity to utilise his fame and compassion by having him pose with a pig. With Cromwell eagerly on board, Pam next had to ponder where one would acquire a pig.

Without realizing it, Pam was about to have her world turned upside down by a little pink squeaker who would grow into a 500 kilo porcine Prince. She procured him from a piggery, named him Edgar Alan Pig and created a sanctuary to care for him through his long and happy life.

On her regular walks with Edgar, Pam noticed that people captivated by Edgar. She soon came to realise “the best ambassadors for changing the way people think about farmed animals were the animals themselves.” So Edgar’s Mission grew, to provide sanctuary to farm animals who can be 27

rescued and to speak up for those who cannot.

Since humble beginnings, Edgar’s Mission has grown rapidly in both the number of rescued animals and public support. We believe the reason so many people support what we do is because they connect with our simple message of kindness.

Why farm animals?

Humans are capable of such compassion and kindness, we all know of heroic stories men of and women risking their lives to save a drowning dog or stopping traffic to help a family of ducks cross.

When we see a creature in need, we can’t help but help. The problem is those we can’t see.

In Australia alone there are around 500 million animals used in the production of foods and fibres.

These farm animals, many of living on factory farms, only see sunshine, smell fresh air or take more than a few steps on one day of their lives – their last.

Chickens and pigs are often crowded into concrete pens or metal cages, unable to act out many natural behaviors, like foraging and stretching their limbs. While dairy cows are in a constant pregnancy cycle and their calves are often killed at only a few days old.

This is allowed to happen because in Australia farm animals are not given the same legal protection from cruelty as other animals, despite their emotional and physical similarities. For example, pigs are every bit as smart as dogs, yet it’s legal to castrate them and cut off their tails without pain relief or anaesthetic.

As well as giving rescued animals hope and lives worth living, our humane education and outreach programs are helping raise awareness of these usually hidden animals. Simultaneously, where there is heightened awareness there is greater compassion. More and more people are coming to us with stories of personal journeys, to offer support and make kinder choices. People are driving real change in what we’re seeing in supermarkets, the media and, increasingly, legislation.

What’s the greatest thing Pam/ has learnt?

The power of kindness. In Pam’s words: “I truly believe in the goodness of the human heart, it is something I will never give up on. I believe that when humans are directly confronted with animal cruelty or suffering they will act.”

Printed with permission from Pam Ahern Edgar’s Mission PO Box 270 Lancefield, VIC, 3435, Australia

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By the Vets, Residents and Interns of the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital

We have 4 fantastic areas of discussion in this issue: scent glands, chewing, gelding and Vitamin D supplementation. Thank you everyone. Read on...

Question: What are scent glands, why do animals have them, and what is their significance in llamas and alpacas?

Response from Dr. Kate Huebner: Have you ever wondered how llamas and alpacas communicate with each other? They communicate largely through vocal cues and body language. However, pheromones produced by scent glands may also play a role for reproductive, social, and sexual interactions.

Camelids reportedly have scent glands located on their metatarsus (long bones of the hind leg) and the interdigital space (between the toes). There is very little information about camelid scent glands in the scientific literature. The tarsal and metatarsal scent glands are the bare patches of skin on the inner (medial) and outer (lateral) surface of the hind limb, respectively. There is some evidence in cervid species, including impala antelope and deer, that these glands play a social role for maintaining and restoring contact between herd members via pheromone secretion.

When examined under a microscope, the tarsal and metatarsal scent glands of llamas and alpacas have limited glandular tissue. Some authors have reported that they secrete a pheromone that signals danger or alarm. Because of their poorly defined glandular tissue, it is possible that the metatarsal scent glands have limited function. It has also been suggested that they may only be a vestigial digit (remnants of an unused toe) similar to "chestnuts" in horses.

Llamas and alpacas also have a scent gland located between the toes. We could not find any detailed descriptions of this glandular tissue in llamas and alpacas, so the function is also not known. Bactrian camels have an occipital scent gland at the top (pole) of their head. This gland does secrete a variety of steroid and volatile fatty acids during the rutting season and is associated with sexual activity.

Scent gland location.

The occipital scent glands do not appear to be present in llamas and alpacas. There are some reports on the internet of scent glands at the base of the tail in llamas and alpacas. However, we could not find any scientific descriptions of these glands in New World camelids and their existence is questioned.

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Though there is not a lot of information on pheromone transfer in camelids, it is interesting to compare to other closely related species and postulate that they may be communicating with each other chemically in a way we cannot sense. So, what is known from other animals?

Several mammalian species, including sheep, goats, cows, deer, rodents, primates and felines, communicate via pheromones. Pheromones are volatile, air-borne substances that are detected by scent, touch, or other sensory neurons. Pheromones are excreted into urine and feces, or secreted from skin glands and are capable of eliciting specific behavioral and hormonal responses in members of the same (and sometimes different) species. They often play an important role in sexual maturation, reproduction and maternal behaviors. For example, in sheep and goats, a phenomenon called the `Male Effect' is mediated by ram or buck pheromones.

These pheromone signals are capable of inducing ovulation in ewes or does by acting through the hypothalamus to modulate hormone production. Ram or buck odor from wool, wax and urine are sufficient to stimulate ewes to ovulate, and a buck jar containing the odor of the buck can be used as an aid in detection of heat in does. In swine, the presence of a boar at the time of artificial insemination of the sow improves sperm transport. Sex attractant volatile compounds have been identified in the urine of the cow, buffalo, and horses as well.

Pheromones in camelids are not very well studied. However, like other species, camelids have been documented to have a vomeronasal organ for sensing pheromones. The vomeronasal organ is a tiny organ located beneath the nasal septum in the roof of the mouth that is involved in sensing sexual odors and pheromones. Have you ever seen your llama or alpaca curl their upper lip to the air and tilt their head back, almost in a grimace? This is called the Flehman response, and it is a reflex that concentrates air and molecules to this organ, helping it pick up small amounts of volatile signals.

References:

Ayorinde et al. 1982. Volatile components of the occipital gland secretion of the Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus). J Chemical Ecology 8(1):177-183.

Murata et al. 2009. Modulation of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone pulse generator activity by the pheromone in small ruminants. J Neuroendocrinol 21(4): 346-350.

Rekwot et al. 2001. The role of pheromones and biostimulation in animal reproduction. Anim Reprod Sci 65(3-4): 157-170.

Tingari et al. 1983. Studies on the poll glands of the onehumped camel in relation to reproductive activity. I. Seasonal morphological and histochemical changes. J. Anat, 138(2):193205.

Welsch. 1998. Cutaneous glands of male and female impalas (Aepyceros melampus): Seasonal activity changes and secratory mechanisms. Cell Tissue Res, 292(2):377-94.

Wood. 2003. Volatile components in metatarsal glands of sika deer, Cervus Nippon. J Chem Ecol, 29(12):29-33.

Question: What are the mechanics of chewing?

Response from Dr. Kate Huebner: The digestive strategy of camelids is classified as "ruminantlike" or as pseudoruminants. Their rumination process is slightly different from that of true ruminants (deer, antelope, bison, buffalo, giraffes, moose, cattle, sheep, goats, etc.) and other foregut fermenters. Rumination is a type of foregut fermentation that helps to digest cellulose fibers and plant material in part by using repeated mastication, more commonly referred to as "chewing cud". There are also mammals that are classified as non-ruminant foregut fermenters, including species such as koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, hyrax, capybara, proboscis monkeys, and even a species of bird in South America, the Hoatzin. The non-ruminant foregut fermenters exhibit merycism, where stomach contents are regurgitated and then repeatedly masticated (chewed) voluntarily.

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The purpose of cud chewing is to break down feed particles of longer fiber length to increase the surface area for microbial digestion. In addition, saliva contains bicarbonate and digestive enzymes which mixes with the cud while chewing to help buffer acidic products and further break it down. Cud chewing involves propelling the cud from the first gastric compartment back up the esophagus into the mouth, where it is chewed repeatedly before re-swallowing or spit at a source of irritation. However, there are several key differences between true ruminants and camelids.

Ruminants chew their cud in one direction usually (right to left, for example), whereas camelids chew their cud in a figure-8 pattern (one side then the other). Ruminants also have different anatomy, with four compartments (rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum), whereas camelids have three gastric compartments, called Compartment 1 (C1), C2 and C3. In addition, camelids have different forestomach motility patterns, slower metabolic rate, and longer retention of feed material in the stomach.

Healthy camelid cud chewing behavior is important for owners to monitor and take note of to ensure they are doing well. Camelids typically chew each cud about 25-30 times or more before re-swallowing. One can easily watch the cud bolus travelling up and down the neck of the alpaca or llama if the fiber is not too long. The most active cud chewing time of day is early in the morning. The absence of cud chewing behavior for prolonged period of time (>24 hours) may indicate the animal is not feeling well, and a veterinarian should be consulted. Additionally if you see wads of partially chewed feed on the ground, not associated with spitting, consult with your veterinarian. This is not indicative of a specific problem but can occur with oral trauma, dental disease, or esophageal problems.

References

Cebra et al. Llama and Alpaca Care, medicine, Surgery, Reproduction, Nutrition and Herd Health. St. Louis: Elsevier, 2014.

Dittmann et al. 2015. Digesta retention patterns of solute and different sized particles in camelids compared with ruminants and other foregut fermenters. J Comp Physiol B, 185:559-573.

Question: How long should I wait after my llama or alpaca has been castrated before safely exposing to females?

Response from Dr. Robert Callan: Spermatozoa multiply and develop in the seminiferous tubules of the testicles. After release from the seminiferous tubules, the flow from the testicle, through the rete testis and into the epididymis. The epididymis is a structure tightly adhered to the testicle. Maturation of the spermatozoa occurs in the epididymis. From there, the spermatozoa continue to travel into the vas deferens and then into a structure called the ampulla that is located right before the vas deferens connects to the urethra. Spermatozoa remain alive and healthy during this transit.

When castration is performed, the testicles, epididymis, and a portion of the vas deferens is removed. However, a section of the vas deferens and ampulla still remain. The spermatozoa still remaining are fertile and slowly degrade and die over a time period of up to a month. Fertility steadily decreases but the animal may not be completely infertile for up to a month after castration.

So, if you don't want to have any unexpected pregnancies, keep your new geldings separated from females for 1 month after castration.

And as a reminder, it is generally recommended that llamas and alpacas are not castrated until they are at least 12 months of age. Early castration is associated with conformation abnormalities in llamas and alpacas. This is because testosterone influences normal closure of the growth plates in long bones. When testosterone is removed early by castration, the long bones can continue to grow resulting in a tall and upright conformation. There is some evidence that this upright conformation can increase the risk of arthritis and patellar luxation. Growth plate closure and long bone growth is normally complete by about 18 to 24 months of age. In response to this,

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there are a number of differing recommendations for the age of castration in camelids ranging from 12 to 24 months and these recommendations may then be adjusted further based on specific husbandry factors and other considerations of the owner.

Question: Should I supplement my llamas and alpacas with Vitamin D and how should I do this?

Response by Dr. Robert J. Callan: Vitamin D and Vitamin E are very important for maintaining the health and wellbeing of your llamas and alpacas. Vitamin D is particularly important in the regulation of calcium and phosphorus in blood and bone. The active forms of Vitamin D are produced by a complex synthesis that starts with the conversion of 7-Dehydrocholesterol to Previtamin D3 at the level of skin. Sunlight, particularly UVB irradiation, is essential for this conversion in mammals.

Animals that fail to receive sufficient sunlight can become vitamin D deficient (hypovitaminosis D).

UVB irradiation that reaches the earth's surface is significantly reduced during the winter months in northern latitudes from the months of October to April. This can result in Vitamin D deficiency or hypovitaminosis D and can result in low blood phosphorus levels and abnormalities with bone growth and development. While this can occur in any mammals, including humans, llamas and alpacas are at particular risk due to their dense fiber coats that limit sunlight penetration to the skin. The risk is even greater in animals with dark pigmented fiber, animals that spend a greater amount of time indoors, or areas with dense cloud cover.

Animals with hypovitaminosis D are at greater risk of developing angular limb deformity of the fore and hind limbs. In some cases, the animals may develop significant bone and joint pain.

These animals often stand and walk with a hunched back appearance. They are unwilling to stand and move around and may have a decreased appetite. Checking blood phosphorus levels is a simple way to screen for possible hypovitaminosis D. Blood phosphorus levels less than 5 mg/dl in llamas and alpacas <12 months of age suggests hypovitaminosis D. Blood can also be submitted for specific vitamin D analysis.

Prevention of hypovitaminosis D is easy. In the areas from Colorado north, we recommend that all llamas and alpacas are specifically supplemented with vitamin D from the months of October/November to March/April. Supplementation can be either by injection or with oral pastes.

Injectable vitamin D products come in several different formulations so it is important to read the label closely and know how to calculate a dosage. The recommended dose is 2000 IU/kg body weight administered subcutaneously once EVERY OTHER MONTH. Most vitamin D products contain 75,000 IU Vitamin D per ml. So, a typical dose is 0.1 ml per 3.75 kg body weight (about 0.1 ml per 8 lb BW). Oral vitamin D paste products can also be used. Just follow the label that is on the product.

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin and can accumulate in the body. Administrating too much vitamin D, or administrating more often than is recommended can result in vitamin D toxicity, which is a highly fatal condition. So, follow your veterinarian's recommendations closely and don't give too much or too often!

Reprinted from The Journal of the RMLA (Rocky Mtn. Llama & Alpaca Assoc.) Winter 2015, with permission of the authors and editor. Further reprinting requires the written permission of the authors.

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SCLA Library

Barbara Welch, Librarian

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Books A Guide to Raising Llamas – Gale Birutta (10132) A Well Trained Llama – By Paul & Betty Barkman (10167) Along Came a Llama -- Welsh farmer adds a llama to her farm (10041) ALSA Llama Judging Clinic (10098) Aunt Millie’s Guide to Llama Fiber - By Mike Brown (10166) Body Scoring Llamas & Alpacas, by Bob Beede, DVM (10128) Before and After Llamas -- humor (10086) Building Small Barns, Sheds and Shelters -- Monte Burche (10116) Camel's Zoo Book 2 -- children (10023) Caring for Llamas, A Health and Management Guide (10043) Caring for Llamas and Alpacas - 2nd. ed. (10043) Evaluating a Llama Pack for Comfort and Function (10122) Fifty Things to Do With a Llama by B. James (10147) Felt making Techniques & Projects by I. Evers (10149) Handbook for Llamas -- first aid (10017) Hands On Spinning -- Lee Raven (10107) Harley – by Star Livingston Illustrated by Molly Bang (10173) Heat Stress; Prevention & Management, by Myra Freeman -- (10130) I Care About My Animals – animal rights guide (10124) If I was a Llama -- children (10112) Llamas & Alpacas as a Metaphor for Life - by Marty McGee – (10148) Llama&AlpacaNeonatalCare,byB.Smith,DVM;K.Timm,DVM;P.Long,DVM.--(10131) Llama Babies -- Up, Dry & Nursing -- Anderson (10133) Llama Driving – By Ron Shinnick (10169) Llama Nutrition Clinic Notes -- LaRue Johnson, DVM (10138) Llama Packing for Youth, by the ILA Youth Committee -- (10129) Llama Training on Your Own – Helen Bodington (10168) Living with Llamas -- Rosana Hart (10020) Llamas Can Beat the Heat -- Texas cooling techniques (10035) Llama Medicine and Surgery -- Texas A&M (10022) Llama Medicine, Veterinary Clinics of North America -- (10082) Llama Training, Who's in Charge -- (10027) Llamas: Their Personality and Expressions -- (10114) Llama Tricks -- Step by Step Method -- by Linda Hayes -- 10142 Leaders Manual for 4-H Llama Activities (10156) Love a Llama -- children (10097) Making the Most of Your Llama – By Linda Beattie (10165)

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Medicine & Surgery of South American Camelids -Fowler (10135) Medicine & Surgery of South American Camelids – 2nd ed., (10153) Packing with Llamas -- (10048) Raising Llamas in Alberta, Why Are They So Popular? -- (10123) Roberts Rules of Order (10152) Ruminations from the Back Forty - by John Mallon (10178) SCLA 1992 Conference -- ring binder (10104) SCLA 1993 Conference -- ring binder (10079) SCLA 1994 Conference -- ring binder (10100) SCLA 1995 Conference – ring binder (10080) SCLA 1996 Conference – ring binder (10130) SCLA 1998 Conference – ring binder (10150) SCLA 2000 Conference – ring binder, (10163) Scraping Heaven - by Cindy Ross, donated by Teresa King (10179) Secrets of the Andes (10040) So You Share Your Life with a Llama - by Susan Peterson (10177) Speechless Brothers (10106) Spinning Llama & Alpaca -- by Chris Switzer (10134) Spinning Llama & Alpaca 2nd Edition – By Chris Switzer (10171) The Camelid Companion (Handling and Training your Alpacas and Llamas) –

by Marty McGee Bennett (10172) The Field Guide ... In Search of the Ideal Llama – conformation info (10113) The TTEAM Approach -- McGee (10117) The (Mis)adventures of the Llamas at Hunter Hill – Hubbard, Ryberg (10174) Today and Tomorrow Llama Investment Analysis --1990 (10047) Turning Wool into a Cottage Industry -- (10042) The Waldo Chronicles -- a training log -- (10129) Veterinary Llama Field Manual - By Norman Evans (10145) Youth Llama Project -- 4H guidebooks (10045) 4H Instructions -- SCLA (10118) Packing with Llamas 4th edition - Stanlynn Daugherty (10161) Notes from Dr. Norman Evans' llama conference on 4/1/2000 (10164) 3rd Annual Camelid Health Program - Ohio State University (10170)

Newsletters and Magazines SCLA Humming Herald Red Hot Llamas -- Smithsonian 8/94 (10101) Newsletters from other llama associations

Video Tapes All About Llamas I -- Llama Basics (10007) All About Llamas II, Breeding, Birthing and Newborns -- (10008) Animals on the Farm -- Video aimed at children/4-H clubs - (10134) Basic T.T. E.A.M. with Llamas - by Marty McGee (10005) Camelid Handling Secrets Volume 1 Medical Management - (10025) Click & Reward -- Training Video -- (10141) Click and Reward – Vol. II –(10159) The Competitive Edge in the Showring -- ALSA guidelines (10073) Felt Making by Hand -- Basic Process -- Vickrey (10143) Fences, Barns and Feeders (10085) Five Star Llama Packing (10001) Grooming and Basic Training -- SCLA (10063) How to Use the Kwick and Slick Grooming Tool – (10160) ILA Marketing Video (10111) In Search of the Ideal Llama -- conformation (10095) Inside 4-H Llamas – By ILA (10155) Llama Reproduction -- Part I & II (10009/10) Llama Training with Bobra Goldsmith -- (10003) Mallon Method, The - Difficult to Halter (10180) Mallon Method, The -- The First 24 Hours (10125) Mallon Method, The -- Halter Training Basics (10140) Rolfing a Llama -- (10103) SCLA 1995 Ft Worth Sale -- (10108/09) SCLA 1994 Conference Awards -- (10102) SCLA 1998 Conference Videos (two) – (10151) SCLA Seminar -- (Jensen) heat stress, nail trimming (10011) Spinning Wool, Basics and Beyond -- by P Zawistoski (10139) Step by Step Shearing -- for alpacas and llamas (10126) Texas A & M Seminar -- (Fowler) infectious disease & heat stress (10013) Teaching Your Llama to Pack – Marty McGee with Stanley Daugherty –video – TWO COPIES: --(10158) Texas Country Reporter – featuring John & Linda Keltgen (10157) Training Llamas to Drive -- (10044) Treasures of the Andes -- PBS (10090) "Treating" your Llama Kindly -- handling techniques with Dr. LaRue Johnson and Marty Mcgee (10128) TTEAM Approach to Herd Management -- McGee (10070) Vermonters Just Like to Felt Hats – video (10154) What Do You Do with a Llama? -- photography, Ley (10119) Why llamas? -- (10014)

Wonderful World of Llama Wool, The -- McGee (10121) Working In the Round Pen (3 tapes) John Mallon - 10124 Working with Difficult Llamas....by Ken Ploeser, (10162)

DVDs Llama Talk -- Cathy Spalding, Gentle Spirit Llama Training with Bobra Goldsmith Running of the Llamas: a documentary by Heidi Freier c. 2008 (10200) Spinning Luxury Fibers (3 DVD set) Judith MacKenzie Spinning Wool, Basics and Beyond -- by P Zawistoski Mallon Method, The -- Difficult to Halter Mallon Method, The -- The First 24 Hours Mallon Method, The -- Halter Training Basics Vermonters Just Like to Felt Hats -- The Herd of Northern Vermonters Wonderful World of Llama Wool, The -- McGee Working In the Round Pen (3 DVD set) John Mallon

Equipment Tooth-A-Matic rental $20 plus deposit SCLA members can check out items by emailing or calling Barbara Welch, Books may be kept for one month and video tapes for two weeks. Items are mailed at SCLA's expense. You pay the return postage.

Please return to: Barbara Welch 12830 Rebecca Creek Rd. Spring Branch TX 78070 Email Barbara at dbldare@gvtc.com or phone: 830-885-2388.

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