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These are the three books I feel no self respecting Alpaca owner can live without!

Medicine and Surgery of South American Camelids: Llama, Alpaca, Vicuna, Guanaco

by Murray E. Fowler

From Book News, Inc.

A reference guide for veterinarians and veterinary students on health care, disease, and surgery related to the four major types of New World camelids. Chapters discuss general biology and evolution; feeding and nutrition; restraint and handling; procedures of clinical diagnosis; anesthesia;... Read more

ALPACA Field Manual

C. Norman Evans D.V.M.

Probably the best manual available for the person needing a clearer understanding of Vet. technical terms. Also covers aspects of alpaca nutrition guidance not found anywhere else... Best book to start out with.

Michael Safley's Alpacas--Synthesis Of A Miracle

is a must read for everyone with an interest in the industry. Volumes of research and firsthand knowledge has created a factual, detailed and emotional account of the interplay between the alpaca and the human element. To fully appreciate this book read it in its entirety before trying to understand the in-depth analysis contained in some of the chapters. In a review one is better able to understand and appreciate in total the many variables required to develop and implement a sound breeding program.

One can almost feel the bitter cold of the altiplano. The abuses and hardships of the Quechua Indians are appalling. Their survival and the survival of the alpacas depend on each other.

The Accoyo alpaca is the genius of a man from Marcusani, Don Julio Barreda. His sixty years of breeding alpacas has created a benchmark for the industry. The insights to his personal life reveal a kind and gentle man deeply committed to the well being of his countrymen. Frank Webster Mitchell migrated to Peru in search of chinchilla and instead became the architect of the textile industry in Peru today. The election of Alberto Fijimori as president gave stability to the political and economical policies of Peru and the eventual exportation of the alpaca.

There is always controversy and the author is not one to shy away from debate. His views on cross-breeding, breed standards and showring format are areas for debate. Confined to the subject matter this is a step in the path of progress. - Reviewed by John Howard


Medicine and Surgery of South American Camelids: Llama, Alpaca, Vicuna, Guanaco by Murray E. Fowler From Book News, Inc. A reference guide for veterinarians and veterinary students on health care, disease, and surgery related to the four major types of New World camelids. Chapters discuss general biology and evolution; feeding and nutrition; restraint and handling; procedures of clinical diagnosis; anesthesia;... Read more

ALPACA Field Manual C. Norman Evans D.V.M. Probably the best manual available for the person needing a clearer understanding of Vet. technical terms. Also covers aspects of alpaca nutrition guidance not found anywhere else... Best book to start out with.

Michael Safley's Alpacas--Synthesis Of A Miracle is a must read for everyone with an interest in the industry. Volumes of research and firsthand knowledge has created a factual, detailed and emotional account of the interplay between the alpaca and the human element. To fully appreciate this book read it in its entirety before trying to understand the in-depth analysis contained in some of the chapters. In a review one is better able to understand and appreciate in total the many variables required to develop and implement a sound breeding program. One can almost feel the bitter cold of the altiplano. The abuses and hardships of the Quechua Indians are appalling. Their survival and the survival of the alpacas depend on each other. The Accoyo alpaca is the genius of a man from Marcusani, Don Julio Barreda. His sixty years of breeding alpacas has created a benchmark for the industry. The insights to his personal life reveal a kind and gentle man deeply committed to the well being of his countrymen. Frank Webster Mitchell migrated to Peru in search of chinchilla and instead became the architect of the textile industry in Peru today. The election of Alberto Fijimori as president gave stability to the political and economical policies of Peru and the eventual exportation of the alpaca. There is always controversy and the author is not one to shy away from debate. His views on cross-breeding, breed standards and showring format are areas for debate. Confined to the subject matter this is a step in the path of progress. - Reviewed by John Howard