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Camelids, South American: Llamas, Alpacas, Guanacos, and Vicunas, 2006
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
Provides an introduction to the Camelidae family and their characteristics, production, use and products. A large bibliography derived from the AGRICOLA database is included.
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Llama and Alpaca Farming
National Center for Appropriate Technology. ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service.
Information for alpaca ranchers including husbandry, regulations, marketing, feeding, housing, handling, transport, health and reproduction.
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Guard Llamas: A Part of Integrated Sheep Protection  (PDF|368 KB)
Iowa State University. University Extension.
Publication discussing the use of llamas to protect sheep from coyote predation.
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Llama
North Dakota State University. Department of Agricultural Economics.
General information on starting and operating a Llama operation; includes economic analysis and cash flow budgets.
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International Lama Registry
International Lama Registry.
Membership organization provides genealogical registry system, reports and research services for owners of subspecies of the Lama, including llama (Lama glama), guanaco (Lama guanicoe), vicuna (Lama vicugna) and crossbreeds.
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Alpaca Registry
Alpaca Registry.
Registry of alpaca (Lama pacos) breeds. Database houses the genealogy, blood typing/DNA and ownership records of alpacas primarily located in North America.
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Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association
Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association.
Information for the commercial and home rancher of alpacas covering economics, marketing, husbandry, history of alpacas, list of farms and ranches, breeding and more.
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Canadian Llama and Alpaca Association
Canadian Llama and Alpaca Association.
Identifies and registers llamas, alpacas, guanacos and vicunas in Canada. Site includes links to information and organizations in Canada and the United States.
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