Author: K. D. Galbraith Publisher: ISBN: 9780989324106 Category : Alpaca Languages : en Pages : 113
Book Description
The Alpaca Breeding Book is an essential tool for the new alpaca breeder. Have success raising alpacas and learn how to get alpacas pregnant easily with proven techniques. Find out why alpacas breed differently than other livestock and why their behavior plays an important role in breeding successfully. Discover different breeding methods and great tips on how to improve your herd. The Alpaca Breeding Book will help you have a better understanding about all aspects of breeding alpacas.
Author: Harry Fields Publisher: ISBN: 9781910085264 Category : Alpaca Languages : en Pages : 172
Book Description
You'll discover everything you need to know from selecting a healthy alpaca, associated costs, housing, husbandry, health and breeding, plus useful frequently asked questions. Each section is covered in detail.
Author: Dr. KD Galbraith Publisher: Walnut Creek Publishing ISBN: 0989324117 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 108
Book Description
Alpacas are amazing animals. The Alpaca Breeding Book is an essential tool for alpaca keeping and farming. You can have success raising alpacas and learn how to get alpacas pregnant easily with proven techniques. Find out why they breed differently than other livestock and why their behavior plays an important role in breeding successfully. Discover different breeding methods and great tips on how to improve your herd. This breeding book will help you have a better understanding about all aspects of alpaca care when breeding these wonderful animals.
Author: Chris Cebra Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences ISBN: 032324291X Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 804
Book Description
**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Medicine** Designed for the mixed practice large animal veterinarian, veterinary students, and camelid caretakers alike, Llama and Alpaca Care covers all major body systems, herd health, physical examination, nutrition, reproduction, surgery, anesthesia, and multisystem diseases of llamas and alpacas. Written by world-renowned camelid specialists and experts in the field, this comprehensive and uniquely global text offers quick access to the most current knowledge in this area. With coverage ranging from basic maintenance such as restraint and handling to more complex topics including anesthesia and surgery, this text provides the full range of knowledge required for the management of llamas and alpacas. "..an essential text for anyone working with South American camelids." Reviewed by Claire E. Whitehead on behalf of Veterinary Record, July 2015 - Over 500 full-color images provide detailed, highly illustrated coverage of all major body systems, physical examination, nutrition, anesthesia, fluid therapy, multisystem diseases, and surgical disorders. - World-renowned camelid experts and specialists in the field each bring a specific area of expertise for a uniquely global text. - Comprehensive herd health content includes handling techniques, vaccinations, biosecurity, and protecting the herd from predators. - Coverage of anesthesia and analgesia includes the latest information on pharmacokinetics of anesthetic drugs, chemical restraint, injectable and inhalation anesthesia, neuroanesthesia, and pain management. - Reproduction section contains information on breeding management, lactation, infertility, and embryo transfer. - Nutrition information offers detailed nutritional requirements and discusses feeding management systems and feeding behavior.
Author: Ingrid Wood Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1546201513 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 396
Book Description
Th e Frugal Alpaca FarmerA Holistic Approach to Success defi nes the authors mission and purpose for writing the book. Ingrid Wood gives the reader important information on how to structure and manage an alpaca farm. The content of her book is wellorganized and off ers valuable insight based on her research, experiences, and lessons learned over more than two decades of owning a small farm. Ingrid candidly discusses thought provoking issues and clearly spells out positive as well as negative aspects of alpaca farming. I especially liked her exploration of various management styles and care protocols. An open mind, common sense, and frugality must prevail if you wish to build and maintain a viable farm business. Reading The Frugal Alpaca Farmer will help you reach your goals. Hugh Masters
Author: Jennifer Laffan Publisher: NSW Agriculture ISBN: 174256206X Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 144
Book Description
Beef AgSkills provides a basic guide to some of the skills and practices of beef production. The book contains step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and full-colour pictures. Some of the skills included are: · Drafting and counting cattle · Vaccinating · Heat detection · Problems with calving · Dehorning calves
Author: Chris McLaughlin Publisher: CompanionHouse Books ISBN: 9781620083246 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 176
Book Description
Fiber farmer Chris McLaughlin offers a comprehensive guide to raising sheep, goats, angora rabbits, and alpacas for wool. With practical information on breeds, housing, feed, breeding, heath care, shearing, and more, Chris helps the reader to decide which species will best serve their lifestyle criteria and needs.
Author: Sue Weaver Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing ISBN: 1935484923 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 393
Book Description
There has never been a better time to add a few camelid comrades to your camp—and in Llamas and Alpacas, author and expert Sue Weaver shows you just how to make it happen! With color photos, advice from experienced breeders and farmers, and a comprehensive appendix on common maladies, you'll learn the ins and outs of buying and caring for these remarkable creatures—and delight in what they can do for you in returns! The Hobby Farms livestock care manuals will help both experienced and novice hobby farmers realize their own dreams of life on the farm - for pleasure and profit.
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