Bibliograph

Llamas and alpacas, a guide to management, Gina Bromage

Type

Label

Llamas and alpacas, a guide to management, Gina Bromage

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Llamas and alpacas

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

71165244

Responsibility statement

Gina Bromage

Sub title

a guide to management

Summary

"This comprehensive, clearly written, non-technical guide is aimed at all those who own llamas and alpacas, or are considering owning them and perhaps breeding and showing them as well. Covers land, housing, fencing, routine husbandry procedures, welfare, behaviour and training. Examines the assessment of the animal, shearing, fleece evaluation and marketing. Discusses breeding, birth, care of the newborn and common ailments. Written by an experienced veterinary surgeon who keeps alpacas. Beautifully illustrated with over 180 colour photographs supplemented by useful drawings and diagrams."-- ?c From pubisher

Table Of Contents

1. Introducing llamas and alpacas -- 2. Why llamas or alpacas? -- 3. Land and housing -- 4. Feeding and nutrition -- 5. Husbandry -- 6. Behaviour, handling and training -- 7. Fleece evaluation -- 8. Fleece marketing -- 9. Assessment and showing -- 10. Breeding -- 11. Birth -- 12. Care of the newborn -- 13. Common health problems -- Glossary -- Further reading and references -- Useful addresses -- Index

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