Humming Herald Summer 2016 by Ruby Herron

South Central Llama Association

Summer 2016 - Number 103

Summer 2016 Contents General Interest SUPPORTING THE WORKING LLAMA........................................................... 8 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 Lyons • San Antonio, TX 78259 (210) 497-3151 Email: boblyons1@satx.rr.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) Kay Simpson 9/2016 - 9/2019 (409) 625-0309 OR (977) 978-6688 Kay@n5ya.com

A REBIRTH OF ANCIENT SKILLS.........................................................................16 . A WEEKEND OF DRIVING.....................................................................................20 TOUR DE FRANCE..................................................................................................26 ASK THE CSU VET TEAM.......................................................................................28 HOUSTON RESULTS.....................................................................................................38

Always Inside President’s Statement............................................................................................4 . Editor’s Note..............................................................................................................4 New Members........................................................................................................... 6 Dates Ahead.............................................................................................................. 6 SCLA Library............................................................................................................50 SCLA Membership Form.....................................................................................53

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 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 Scholarship........................ 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!

Janet White.....................................................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. Well we are into the hottest part of the summer. I know everyone is into keep the lamas’ cool mode. It is that time of the year that you feed early or late in the evening, fill up the baby pools, hook up the misters, start the fans, spray legs with water hoses and pray for rain. Most important of all shear them. We all have become pros at ways to keep the four legged kids cool. I know it is so hot that no-one is thinking about going to a show but remember show season is just around the corner. Take a few minutes in the evenings or on a cloudy day and take your lama for a walk. It will be good for you and good for your lama. This year we needed to elect regional directors for Region 2 and 4. Trisha McKaskle has agreed to continue as director for Region 4 and Kay Simpson has generously agreed to represent Region 2. Terms for this office are Sept. 2016 - Sept. 2019. Thanks to Ali Marie Elderfield of Stroud, Gloucestershire and “Wiggy” for the cover photo. 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

New Members April 2 - July 10, 2016 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: Sharon Brucato Shangrillama Parker, TX (972) 632-9385 llama@shangrillama.com Luci Cook-Hildreth 178 E. Clearview Cemetery Rd. Bastrop, TX 78602-3321 (512) 585-2609 lucicook1@gmail.com Steven Leu Lueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Llamas 418 CR 1147 N Tyler TX 75704-6406 (714) 270-6266 stevefleu@gmail.com New Youth Member: Payton Crockett LaVernia, TX 78121 New email address: Debbie Andrews dllogcabin1@gmail.com

Dates Ahead

September 13, 2016 West Texas Fair & Rodeo Llama Show Griffin Arena Taylor County Expo Ctr. 1700 State Hwy. 36, Abilene, TX Llamas arrive the afternoon of Sept. 12; show is Sept. 13, 2016. Superintendent: Sam McClure Email: mariahwoodsllama@aol.com Judge: Margaret Henry Entry Deadline: August 15, 2016 Llama entries should be mailed and postmarked by the entry deadline date. 6

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Entry form: http://i.saffireevent.com/files.ashx?t=fg&f=Llama_Entry_Form. pdf&rid=TaylorCoExpo Send to: West Texas Fair & Rodeo Melissa Shaw 1700 State Hwy. 36, Abilene, TX 79602 Exhibitor Handbook: Page 16 http://d2w7gersd1ix5b.cloudfront.net/files.ashx?t=fg&f=2016_ Full_Premium_Book(3).pdf&rid=TaylorCoExpo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------September 23-25, 2016 2016 Central Regional 3001 General Pershing Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK Superintendent: Mark Willy markewilly@att.net Judge: Barbara Harris ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------September 23-25, 2016 2016 Oklahoma State Fair Llama Show 3001 General Pershing Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK Superintendent: Joy Swihart 405-387-9413 swihart@pldi.net Judge: Patti Morgan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------October 7-9, 2016 State Fair of Texas Llama Show Fair Park Cattle Barn 1 and LJP East Arena Dallas, TX Superintendent: Janet White Judge: Cynthia Ernst Email: bbbs@swbell.net For details, see the Exhibitor Handbook: http://bigtex.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/16_livestock_premiumbook_1.2.pdf A COPY OFF ALL ENTRIES MUST BE MAILED TO: Mrs. Janet White 6037 County Road 311 Grandview, TX 76050 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------October 28-30, 2016 2016 ALSA Grand National Hutchinson, KS Superintendent: Glenna Overmiller 785-346-4365 twincreekllamas@yahoo.com Judge: Maryan Baker Eran McCarty Mike Swanson Show Info: http://www.alsashow.net/national.html

We lost a very special SCLA member. Most of you know him, Bob Carroll. He was not only the current SCLA treasurer, but the father to Cody, and Rylie. Newly married to Susan, and step-father to Anne, and Owen. He was always working with the kids to help them improve in the showring â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś.. be it the llamas, alpacas, goats, and other livestock. Bob made big strides for the youth of SCLA to get the FFA and 4H to recognize the llamas and alpacas.

We will all miss him dearly!

Jim Graham Scholarship Awarded To Baleigh Danger

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Pack Llama Trail Association Supporting the Working Llama

The Pack Llama Trail Association (PLTA) is a group of people dedicated to the safe and humane use of the working llama. The support and educational opportunities provided by the group are intended to include all aspects of that work, including packing, driving, hiking, and public interactions. The group does not discriminate by ‘breed’ or type. All llamas and their owners are encouraged to be a part of the organization.

A Vision for Now and the Future

an extremely important part of our function. The PLTA is currently The PLTA has come a long expanding its activities to include way since the first llama races in working llamas of all types and Idaho that spawned the creation provide activities where education of pack trials and the beginning of can take place in an exciting and the organization. Standards and fun environment. protocols for pack trials have been refined through years of on-theAs part of this effort, the ground testing. Numerous llamas association created the PLTA have demonstrated their abilities Pack Trial, a means of testing pack and received their certificates, but llamas against a written stanthere is more to our mission than dard that allows evaluation and certifying packers. Education is recognition of a llama’s ability

to perform in realistic packing conditions. Four levels of ability are recognized. Llamas earning certification as PLTA packers have demonstrated true packing skill. To encourage and promote conditioning and health of pack llamas, the PLTA maintains a Mileage Program in which members track their accomplishments. Certificates of accomplishment are awarded. 11

Mentoring is also part of our effort to educate and support pack llamas. Our Pack Llama certifiers are available to help guide interested persons through the process of hosting a trial as well as making sure the trial is in compliance with PLTA standards. It is our goal is to create an ongoing conversation about the safe and humane use of llamas as working companions. We look forward to being able to provide

Boise, Idaho and consisted of a 2000 foot elevation gain covering 5 miles while carrying 25 percent of the llamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body weight. This was followed by a 2 mile obstacle course carrying 30 percent of body weight, which was held at the Western Idaho Fairgrounds. There was a cash prize for the top finishers and llamas being sold as trained packers had to complete the course. Everyone agreed that this was a good way to determine if a sale animal was really a pack llama. Jay

support for you and your interest Rais and Dick Sheehan began talkin the working llama. We welcome ing about Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past experience with hunting retriever trials and the you to join us in our endeavors. way that hunting retrievers were tested against a standard rather than In September of 1994 competing against each other. By several Western Idaho Llama Association (WILA) members were testing against a written standard, helping Wes Holmquist set up for the Hunting Retriever Trials were his first annual pack llama race and promoting dogs that still had good hunting instincts. Classic 2000 sale in Boise. The race was held in the foothills near 12

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In November of 1994 the WILA Packing Committee began to meet and try to formulate what a written standard for pack llamas should look like. It was decided that WILA would follow the concept of the Hunting Retriever Trials and the llamas would not compete against one another. The first efforts at developing the standard were sent out for input to such noted llama owners as Stanlynn Daugherty, Gwen Ingram, Howard Kerstetter, Jim Krowka, Madeleine

& Tom Landis, Jay Rais, Bob Russell, and Daryl Wood to name a few. With all these contributions, a written standard was developed and first tested at the combined 1995 WILA Jubilee / LANA Expo in Boise. Based on participants feedback, the standard was further refined and again tested at the

WILA Packers Rendezvous along the Continental Divide near Salmon, Idaho in June of 1995.

ruff if ALSA intended to change the WILA PLT. The answer was that ALSA was going to adopt the WILA program as is.

During the winter of 1995 During 1997 eight trials 1996, the WILA Packing Comwere held, with first time trials bemittee spent considerable time discussing what the goals were for ing hosted by the Utah Llama Asthe Pack Llama Trials. There was a general consensus that they wanted to preserve and promote the pack llama but the details of how to do this were still somewhat fuzzy. Everyone could see the value in some type of data base that would track the performance of pack llamas but were also looking for some way to identify what made a superior one. During 1996 three more Pack Trials were held, and the first trial in Oregon was held at Camp Sherman sponsored by WILA, the Central Oregon Llama Association (COLA), and Tom and Madeleine Landis. That summer an article appeared in the ALSA Show Ring magazine asking if ALSA should certify pack llamas. .In November of 1996 WILA met with ALSA in Salt Lake City. WILA briefed them on the PLT and asked if ALSA thought that it was a program they would be interested in administering. ALSA assured WILA that they were interested and that their Performance Committee would contact WILA. At Llama Assembly 97 during the ALSA presentation they were asked by Scott Wood-

sociation in Farmington, Utah; The Classic 2000 in Pocatello, Idaho; LANA in Carson City, Nevada; the Hoosier Llama Association at Salamonie Reservoir, Indiana; Llama Owners of Washington State at Scagit Valley Washington; and, the Llama Association of Southern California at San Dimas, California.

In June of 1997 the chairman of the ALSA Performance Committee was selected to be the one to negotiate with WILA. When WILA received the first ALSA proposal it was a major change from what was presently being done. ALSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal for

the trials seemed to be an attempt to combine the WILA PLT with a modified version of existing ALSA halter and pack llama performance classes. This feeling was confirmed by four ALSA members that were shown the proposal to at the ALSA Western Regional Championship in Reno. These were all people that 13

eight states have participated. As of January 1998, WILA had awarded Certificates to seven Basic, one Advanced, and five Master Pack Llamas. The present data base contains information about the performance of 166 llamas at the various WILA Pack Llama Trials. The new Pack Llama Trial Association was off and running thanks to the efforts of the same people that had made it so successful in such a short time while being administered by WILA. The PLTA rules had been published and members had already started to join the association. In 1998 PLTA trials wwere held or are scheduled by, the Western Idaho Llama Association; the Northern Rockies Llama Association in Montana; by the had participated in several WILA ever even seen a WILA PLT, so South Central Llama Association PLT, are llama packers, and partici- there was little common ground for in Texas; the Utah Llama Associacomparison of differing opinions pate in ALSA shows. tion; the Central Oregon Llama Association; LANA in California; With the break down of In late October ALSA inand, Llama Owners of Washington formed WILA that the negotiations negotiations in December of 1997, State. must be completed by the time that WILA decided that if the Pack Llathe ALSA board met on December ma Trials were to continue as they Llamas are what the PLTA 6th, 1997. They wanted to include had evolved, a separate organizais about. Demonstrating and acthe new ALSA Pack Performance tion needed to be formed to adminknowledging their abilities and ister them. Thus the Pack Llama Trials in the soon the be released educating people to work with Trial Association, Inc. (PLTA) was ALSA 9th edition handbook. them appropriately is a primary WILA was not willing to rush into born. function of the organization. all these changes. As the deadline There have been thirteen rapidly approached we urged the When a llama is registered ALSA Board of Directors (BOD) Pack Llama Trials held since the with the PLTA, it is registered for first one in 1995, with 234 entrants. to contact people that had particilife. It is given an official number pated in the WILA PLT to get their One hundred sixty six llamas that is used track its participation input. None of the ALSA BOD had owned by 94 different people from 14

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tration information includes: • full name of the llama • date of birth if known • gender • International Llama Registry number (ILR) if the llama has one • owner’s PLTA number • owner’s name and contact infor mation The PLTA registration fee of ten dollars (US) is a one-time only charge for each llama. The registration is transferable at no additional charge if the llama changes owners. This registration fee helps in all PLTA sanctioned events and sanctioned programs and events, to cover the costs of entering that corresponding databases. However, a llama must be registered with llama into the database, sending the PLTA. Registration provides the llama may only participate in out the notice letters whenever the the llama with a unique tracking events if its owner is also a memllama qualifies for a level of Pack ber, and its handler at a PLTA number that is used to record PLTA Trial achievement, and production event, if not the same as the owner, related data for that llama in the of PLTA Certificate of Trial ComPLTA database. The number the is at least an associate member. pletion. PLTA assigns to the llama stays With exception of the Pack- with that llama’s documentation In order for a llama to be er’s Primer, to participate in PLTA throughout its life. Required regis- registered, the llama’s owner must

be a current Full Member in the PLTA. Registration in any other registry or group is not required. See the Payment page for complete information about making payments.

Over thirteen hundred

llamas have been registered with the PLTA since its inception. The association maintains records of the registration and pack trial certifications of all of these llamas. This information is useful not only for tracking the accomplishments of an individual llama, but for track-

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ing genetic heritage. Combined with the llamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Lama Registry (ILR) number,the information provides a valuable aid in identifying genetic lines of highly capable working llamas and proven packers.

Taylor County Expo Center West Texas Fair & Rodeo - September 8-17, 2016 Jr. and Open Llama Show Date: Sept 13, 2016 Time: 8:00 AM Location(s): Taylor County Expo Center West Texas Fair & Rodeo - September 8-17, 2016 Arrival Date: September 12th Arrival Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Show Superintendent: Sam McClure Email: mariahwoodsllama@aol.com Judge: Margaret Henry Entry Deadline: August 15, 2016 Llama entries should be mailed and postmarked by the entry deadline date. Entry form: http://i.saffireevent.com/files.ashx?t=fg&f=Llama_Entry_Form.pdf&rid=TaylorCoExpo Send to:West Texas Fair & Rodeo Melissa Shaw 1700 State Hwy. 36, Abilene, TX 79602 Exhibitor Handbook: Page 16 http://d2w7gersd1ix5b.cloudfront.net/files.ashx?t=fg&f=2016_Full_Premium_Book(3).pdf&rid=TaylorCoExpo taylorcountyexpocenter.com ** Paper entry is accepted or online entry** 18

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A Rebirth of Ancient Skills Revitalises a Village in Peru’s Sacred Valley A tourist boom and natural disaster almost led to the extinction of an ancient way of life but, thanks to a womenled initiative, old weaving techniques and economic viability have returned.

A woman working in Ccaccaccollo’s revitalised weaving market, Peru. Looming crisis avoided … a woman working in Ccaccaccollo’s revitalised weaving market, Peru. Photograph: Simon Willis Ccaccaccollo village’s weaving market is perched on an emerald-green Andean mountainside, looking out across Peru’s Sacred Valley. Inside a straw-roofed hut, two women sit at wooden looms working the foot treadles, transforming the frames into thrusting locomotives. Pumpkin-orange and white fibres intertwine as the shafts shift up and down – clack-clack, clack-clack, clack-clack. Next door, bowls bursting with black corn, eucalyptus leaves and pearl white beans line the terracotta shelves. A woman plunges a ball of alpaca fibres into a pot of steaming dye and pulls out the mesh; it drips crimson like the head of a decapitated warrior. 19

The 60 Quechua women running this market in Ccaccaccollo, 15 miles north-east of Cusco and about 80 east of Macchu Picchu, source Andean materials to dye clothes, from qolle, a shrunken cauliflower-looking plant, to cochinillas, which are small insects that burrow into cacti.

The Ccaccaccollo weaving market, Peru. A workers’ meeting at the market. Photograph: Simon Willis “Not long ago this was a sad place. We lost our way of life,” Francisca Qquerar Mayta, a spokesperson for the women, tells me. Sacred Inca traditions, which survived the mid-16th century Spanish conquest, disappeared from Ccaccaccollo in the 1990s after a tourism boom caused an economic imbalance in the Sacred Valley. Most significant was the increase in visitor numbers to Machu Picchu, which surged from about 95,000 a year (including locals) in 1992 to 1.1 million in 2014. Profits rose, too, transforming the region’s capital Cusco into a tourist hub with swanky hotels and expensive restaurants. And while communities close to sacred Inca ruins, like Pisac and Ollantaytambo, also thrived, others were forgotten. Fears over discrimination saw children forced to abandon their indigenous roots, including their native tongue Quechua. Many relocated to tourist locations to become street sellers, or to beg for money. Quechua women have returned to Ccaccaccollo 20

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Most of the women left the market as young girls, pedalling trinkets in Cusco and living “with no electricity, water, very little food. In rooms no bigger than that,” says Francisca, pointing to a stable housing two tethered alpacas. Advertisement Spotting the inequity, in 2005 Planeterra – the non-profit foundation of the Canada-based travel company G Adventures – launched the Women’s Weaving Co-op in Ccaccaccollo. Local women relearned weaving techniques and, with the guidance of the foundation’s experts, started selling handmade alpaca clothing.

Quechua women have returned to Ccaccaccollo and relearned weaving techniques. Photograph: Simon Willis But in 2010, three days of torrential rain across the Sacred Valley almost completely destroyed Ccaccaccollo. Mudslides dragged most of the houses down the mountain, leaving surviving homes spewing water from their front doors like burst dams. Looms and other equipment were washed away; the workshop was destroyed. Thanks to Planeterra’s fundraising and financing from the municipality, locals have rebuilt the village including a factory, central plaza and homes for the 170 families. The market, lined with rows of brightly coloured clothing, welcomes trekkers and the co-op received its first export order last year. Perhaps more importantly, though, the women continue to preserve their unique way of life for future generations. • Simon Willis’s trip was provided by to gadventures.co.uk, Planeterra.org

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“ Ask The CSU Vet ”

Vaccinations in Camelids

Dr. Stacey Byers, DVM, MS, Dipl ACVIM Vaccines are a common way to provide individual and herd immunity to a variety of bacteria or viral agents. Vaccines should be used to complement, but not replace good management techniques for disease prevention such as biosecurity, herd health checks, nutrition, stocking densities, etc. There is a lot of confusion about vaccines especially for camelids since there are not any developed specifically for these species. All of the vaccines used in camelids have been developed for cattle, small ruminants, and horses. Therefore using these products is considered â&#x20AC;&#x153;off labelâ&#x20AC;? in camelids and the manufacturers do not guarantee effectiveness and safety. Owners should always consult with their veterinarian to determine an appropriate vaccination protocol and which products to use. The following material is intended to provide some information on the different types of vaccines available. Vaccines have been developed to boost the immune system against specific infectious agents such as the influenza vaccine in people. These products may not prevent an infection but decrease the amount of illness produced. Individual animals may still become ill following vaccination but the overall herd is more protected against infection. Over the years, research has led to different types of vaccines such as killed or toxoid, modified live, and recombinant products. A killed or toxoid vaccine contains killed or parts of killed bacteria or viruses. This type of vaccine is relatively safe and is preferred for pregnant animals. The immune response the animal develops after receiving a killed vaccine is not very strong so boosters are required 2-4 weeks after the first shot and then usually once a year after that. Animals sometimes develop vaccine site reactions, such as lumps, due to the additional ingredients in the vaccine. Modified live vaccines contain portions of the bacteria or virus. The vaccine is designed to cause a mild infection in the animal which leads to an improved immune response as compared to a killed vaccine. This type of vaccine should not be used in camelids at this time since the vaccines were designed for use in a particular species. Use in other species increases the risk for adverse reactions. Recombinant vaccines are some of the newest vaccines available. They use a second organism to reproduce a small portion (a protein usually) of the virus or bacteria. These are considered very safe since the protein cannot cause an actual infection but stimulates the immune system to recognize the protein when it is attached to the infectious virus or bacteria. These types of vaccines are still relatively uncommon so there is not much information regarding their use in camelids. Owners must remember that vaccines do not provide 100 percent protection against infections and many factors determine how much protection is provided. Individual animal respond to a vaccines in different ways due to factors such as stress, immune status at time of vaccination, and proper storage and administration of the vaccine. Camelids that will be experiencing a stressful event such as a show or transportation should be vaccinated several weeks before the event to ensure a good response to the vaccine. It is also not a good idea to vaccinate a sick camelid since 32

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the animal will not develop as good of an immune response as well as a healthy herdmate. These animals should be vaccinated 2-3 weeks after recovering from the illness. Maternal antibodies found in colostrum can interfere with some vaccines so additional boosters are often required for crias. A general guide explaining vaccinations is available from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension office at www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/live/g1445/build/g1445.pdf. CD/T or 3-way Vaccine • Clostridium perfringens type C, D, and C. tetani • This is a commonly used killed vaccine and provides good protection against two types of Clostridium perfringens. This bacteria causes diarrhea and sudden deaths in crias and adults. Clostridium tetani causes tetanus, and all animals are at risk following infections that occur primarily through wounds, castrations, etc. • There are various vaccination schedules used. One plan recommends vaccination of adults once a year; pregnant females 4-6 weeks before to parturition; crias at 3-4 months old and again 4 weeks later then yearly thereafter. A second plan is based on vaccinating adults once a year; breeding females when they are open; and crias at 2-3 days old, again at 2-3 weeks old, and yearly after that. Other protocols can be used and tailored to suit individual farm situations. Clostridium perfringens Type A Toxoid • This is a killed vaccine for use in cattle. • The vaccine was evaluated in alpacas at Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. No adverse reactions were seen, however the product was NOT evaluated on pregnant animals. Titers were measured and results indicated an immune response occurred but the degree of protection provided was unknown. • It is not needed unless a ranch has had previous problems with this type of C. perfringens. Other Clostridial Vaccines • “7 way” and “8 way” clostridial vaccines are available. The number refers to the number of diseases the vaccine protects against so these work against a larger number of clostridial bacteria. These vaccines can be used instead of the CD/T vaccine. • Vaccine site reactions (lumps) have been reported with some products. West Nile Virus • Alpacas are considered at low risk of developing clinical signs after infection with West Nile virus. However the most common signs of infection are neurological which usually leads death of the animal even with intensive medical treatments. • It is recommended to give the vaccine prior to the mosquito season and boost once more the second year. Since West Nile virus is endemic (found everywhere) in Colorado, camelids will develop a natural immunity by exposure to infected mosquitoes in addition to vaccinations. 33

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Adverse reactions to the vaccine have ranged from mild injection site reactions to anaphylaxis so try to avoid vaccinating breeding females within 30 days of breeding or 30 days before parturition. There are 2 equine vaccine products that have been used in camelids. o Ft. Dodge West Nile-Innovator® - Research showed 3 doses, 3 weeks apart, generated the highest titer response. Only one dose is required the second year. o Merial Recombitek Equine WNV vaccine® - No published research but the product has been evaluated in camelids. Current recommendations are to give 2 doses, 2-3 weeks apart. Only one dose is required the second year. Newer equine WNV vaccines are available however they have not been evaluated for use in camelids yet.

Leptospirosis • This is a bovine vaccine. Use may be considered if a ranch has had a confirmed diagnosis of leptospirosis. May need to revaccinate up to 3-4 times a year. • There are many serovars or types of Leptospira. The vaccine only include the more common serovars found in cattle so protection may be incomplete. • Prevention against infection can be increased by limiting rodent and wildlife contact, eliminating/fencing off areas of standing water, and vaccinating dogs that may have contact with the herd. Rabies • Rabies has been reported in camelids. • Vaccinations can only be performed by veterinarians. • Yearly vaccinations should be considered for rabies endemic areas using a large animal rabies vaccine such as Merial IMRAB®3. This can be given as early as 3-6 months of age. • Proof of vaccination may not be sufficient if an animal is exposed potentially leading to quarantine or euthanasia. Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus • Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) vaccines are available for use in cattle. • Since the testing and eradication plan appears to have controlled the outbreak in alpacas in the United States, vaccinations do not appear needed at this time. • The bovine vaccines are thought to be protective if the camelid is exposed to the same type of BVDV. Both killed and modified live vaccines have been evaluated in camelids with no adverse side effects. A challenge study of a BVDV modified live vaccine appeared to be protective when used in nonpregnant alpacas. Coronavirus • Coronavirus has been implicated in post-show diarrhea outbreaks in both juvenile and adult alpacas. It is known to cause diarrhea and respiratory disease in cattle. • Infected animals can shed the virus for long periods of time exposing herdmates and can intermittently shed when undergoing periods of stress. 34

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There are various bovine coronavirus vaccines available. o Pfizer Calf-Guard® is a modified live vaccine. It can be given to crias orally before they consume colostrum or to nonpregnant females. o Killed products include Pfizer Scourguard® 4KC and Novartis Scour Bos® 4. These can be given to crias and adults.

References 1. Vaccination guidelines for small ruminants (sheep, goats, llamas, domestic deer, and wapiti). Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents and the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1994;205:1539-1544. 2. Kutzler MA, Baker RJ, Mattson DE. Humoral response to West Nile virus vaccination in alpacas and llamas. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2004;224:414-416. 3. MacAllister, C. Leptospirosis. http://osuextra.okstate.edu/pdfs/F-9130web.pdf. 4. Kapil S, Yeary T, Evermann JF. Viral diseases of new world camelids. Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract 2009;25:321-337. 5. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Rabies in a llama—Oklahoma. MMWR Morb Mort Wkly Rep 1990;39:203-204. 6. Fowler ME. Medicine and Surgery of South American Camelids; Iowa State Press; May 1998, 2nd edition. 7. Byers SR, Evermann JF, Bradway DS, Parish SM, Barrington GM. Evaluation of a commercial bovine viral diarrhea virus vaccine in nonpregnant female alpacas (Vicugna pacos). Vaccine 2010;28:591-593.

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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)

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) 54

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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. Updated June 2011

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