humming herald summer 2012

Summer 2012 l Number 88

2012 Texas Class llama show

sCholarship winners

Darby Jones

CrisTina losCuiTo

Only if we can learn to work together will we realize our strength in numbers.

Free your mind and think. Figment Ranch

General Interest SCLA 2012 Election Update .............................................................................7

Jim Gram Youth Scholarship Guidelines .......................................................7Be On The Lookout For Ticks And Mosquitoes...........................................13What’s New At The Farm................................................................................10Llama Gets Groove Back ...............................................................................12Never Say Never .............................................................................................14Wilson Co. 4-H Llama Show ..........................................................................15Owner Devotion ..............................................................................................16.Double, Single or Suri ....................................................................................21Inquiries On Skin Diseases ...........................................................................25..Ask The CSU Vets ..........................................................................................27

Always InsidePresident’s Statement......................................................................................4VP Views.................... .......................................................................................4Editor’s Note.....................................................................................................5New Members ...................................................................................................5Dates Ahead ......................................................................................................6SCLA Library ...................................................................................................43Classifieds/Display Advertisers ....................................................................45SCLA Membership Form ................................................................................46

Summer 2012 Contents

A quarterly publication of the South Central Llama Association.

www.scla.us/scla.htmlSCLA OFFICERS (Term 09/2011- 09/2013)President: Sean Price • 281-830-2368 • [email protected] President: Christie Stewart • 972-476-1597 • [email protected]: Mary Nell Doyle •940-488-3163 • [email protected]: Bob Lyons • 210-497-3151 • [email protected]

REGIONAL DIRECTORSRegion One: (Area codes: 210-361-512-830-956)Susan Leslie (09/2011-09/2014)(830)401-0819 [email protected]

Region Two: (Area cades: 214-405-430-469-479-501-580-903-918-972)Sharon Carrier (09/2010-09/2013) 972-476-9939 [email protected]

Region Three: (Area codes:254-325-432-682-817806-940-915-505)Deborah Ignacio (09/2009- 09/2012) 817-454-8882 [email protected]

Region Four: (Area codes: 281-318-409-504-713-832-936-979-985) Robert Roe (2011-9/2013) 979-378-20759 [email protected]

Director-At-Large: Jim Doyle (10/09-09/11)940-482-3192: cell 940-391-1862 [email protected]

SCLA COMMITTEESActivities ................................................... No chair at this time Membership .............................................................Karen ConynghamNomination .............................Marcie Saska-Agnew-chairpersonProperty ..............................................................Jessie RiersonFund Raising .................................................................... OpenShow ...........................Jim Doyle • Jessie Rierson • Bob BurtonFiber ...............................................................Margaret SchulzeYouth ............................................................... Christie StewartFinance - Budget .............................Bob Lyons • Dan JohnsonLibrarian ............................................................Barbara WelchConference ............................................... No chair at this timeNational Lama Intervention & Rescue Coordination Council (IRC Council) ..................................................Sandra ReynoldsScholarship ....................................... .........Mary Nell Doyle - Chair.............................Susan Boblyanski, Adryce Mathisen, Brenda Gilmore SCLA Booth .............................................. No chair at this timeWeb site ........................................................ Sharon BramblettBy-Laws.................................Jim Doyle, Paul Walters, Bev Johnson

SHOWS - Thanks For Volunteering Your Time!Bob Burton ....................................................State Fair of Texas-DallasJim Doyle ...........................Southwestern Livestock and Rodeo-Fort WorthStephanie Clark ........................................West Texas Fair & Rodeo-AbileneMargaret and Kristi Schulze .....................San Angelo Livestock Show- San AngeloDanette McCleary .....................................Houston Livestock ShowRuby Herron and Robin Turell ........................Texas Classic- Conroe

EDITOR/DESIGN/LAYOUTRuby Herron17102 Mueschke Rd., Cypress, TX 77433713-249-8523 • [email protected]

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 [email protected] or mail to: Ruby Herron, c/o Humming Herald,17102 Mueschke Rd., Cypress,Tx., 77433

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TIME has just flown by so fast this year. Let’s look ahead to the future: Youth Scholarship/Youth Awards available.Jim Graham Youth Scholarship- deadline July 12The information is located at http://www.scla.us/graham_scholarship.html

If a youth member is going to attend the ALSA Grand Nationals Show this year, they might want to consider entering for the Chase Wilkins Memorial Youth Award- deadline Sept 30, 2012. Information for the youth awards is located http://www.alsashow.net/scholarship.html. Hope to see you this fall when the shows start back. Keep cool and I hope you have a fun and relaxing summer. Christie Stewart, VP SCLA

P r e s i d e n t ’ s S t a t e m e n t

Sean Pr ice , Pres iden t

Hey guys.

Time for summer and making sure that your llamas are ready. Shear, shear, shear!

If you need help, please contact any of the “shearers” at www.scla.us If you have any problems, please contact me and I’ll be sure to “hook-you-up”.

SCLA helped ALSA this year with their mailing out of their new 17th edition handbooks. Those of you that are ALSA members, should have received one by now. Let’s pat ourselves on the back for helping ALSA! (We all need to work together).

Well guys, if any of you need me this summer, please call or email. Y’all be careful and I’ll see you in the fall at the start of the show season at the State Fair in Dallas.

[email protected]

V P V i e w sChr is t ie S tewar t ,

Vice Pres iden t

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Editor’s NoteHello Everyone.

I first wanted to thank all the people that came and helped support the Texas Classic Llama Show this year. Because of your generous support, we were able to give out two $500.00 scholarships. Our congratulations go out to Miss Christina Loscuito, and Miss Darby Jones.We had a really good time and our weather was great! Our special thanks go out to Keith and Patti Wattigney for putting on such a wonderful dinner. We also want to thank all our sponsors; Robin and Courtnee Benson, Dan and Beverly Johnson, Marcie Saska-Agnew and Bob Burton, Lance Lozano, Rick and Darlene Matthiesen and all the people that brought something for our raffle ……….. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Well, summer is creeping up so make sure your llamas are shorn and summarized. If you need help, please call me.

I also wanted to mention what a wonderful time I had at the Dallas State Fair, the Ft. Worth Show, the San Angelo Stock Show, and the Houston Show and Rodeo. I hope you all get a chance to go EVEN IF you only go for the fellowship! Please try to support your local shows.

We also went to Celebrity this year in Oklahoma. It was very nice and we saw some gorgeous animals! If you have not been there, it is a trip that is worth taking!

Well, - I hope you each have a very nice summer and I hope the heat is good to all our llamas!

Please enjoy this edition of the Humming Herald.

Your friend,Ruby

17102 Mueschke Rd.Cypress, TX 77433713-249-8523 [email protected]

New MembersNew SCLA MeMberS February 13 – May 18, 2012

CoMpiled by Karen ConynghaM, MeMbership seCretary.Current MeMber inForMation is always available on the sCla web site: http://

www.sCla.ussCla address: po box 163654, austin, tx 78716

JeFF bailey & FaMily15231 FM 1887heMpstead, tx 77445-3477(979) [email protected]

Mary-Claire Maggioregalo Maggiore11187 Cr 316anavasota, tx 77868-8454(713) [email protected]

MeMber ContaCt Updates:new eMail address:JiMMie & CeCil ann spenCer [email protected]

new telephone nuMber only:JiMMie & CeCil ann spenCer (903) 641-9632


Dates Ahead Upcoming Llama EventsSEPT. 12 , 2012West Texas Fair & RodeoExpo Center of Taylor County1700 Hwy 36Abilene, Texas 79602Open Llama Sept. 11th - 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM 8:00 AM, Griffin Arena---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sept. 28 - Oct. 21 2012State Fair of Texas 2011DAY – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2012SUPERINTENDENT Lance LozanoJUDGE Barbara HarrisEntry Deadline ........................... .....................Saturday, September 1Earliest Arrival..................... Thursday, Sept. 27 .....................8:00 AMReg. Check Deadline ..........Thursday, Sept. 27 ................... 4:00 PMShow – Light, Medium & Heavy Wool FemalesFriday, September 28 ............................... 10:00 AMShow – Open Performance, Youth Performance, Youth JudgingSaturday, September 29 ............................... 9:00 AMSCLA Meeting..........Sunday, September 30 .......................... 9:00Show – Showmanship, Light, Medium & Heavy Wool Males,Non-Breeders, Best of Show, GroupsSunday, September 30 ................................ 1:00 PMBegin Release ...................... Sunday, Sept. 30 ..................... 6:00 PM-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SCLA has a new telephone number:(512) 328-8715

International Camelid Institute has provided these helpful

videos on their website:• How to Give an Injection• Assessing Your Camelid Before You Call Your Veterinarian • Examine a Su Animal antes Llamar al Veterinario • Removal of Fighting Teeth• Proper Halter Fit for camelids• Passing a Stomach Tube in camelids• Obtaining Blood Sample and Preparing the DNA Blood Card

http://www.icinfo.org

In order to properly view these videos, you will need Adobe Flash Player. It can be downloaded free of charge at: http.//www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html

The ICI has assembled a Recommended List of Supplies and Medi-cations to be kept on-hand. Please download and print and keep the list handy in your barn or vet area.

The Texas Classic

“KaraokeKing”

Keith Wattigney

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SCLA 2012 Election UpdateThe only SCLA board member to be elected this year is the director for Region Three. Board members serve a 3-year term and are elected on a rotating basis.

A call via mail went out to all Region Three members in April asking for candidates to run for this position with a deadline of May 1st. No responses were received but Deborah Ignacio, current Region Three director, is willing to serve another term (9/2012 – 9/2015)

If there are no objections from the membership, SCLA will not hold a formal ballot for this one position this year, thus saving SCLA at least $100 in production and mailing costs, and will appoint Deborah to continue as Region Three director.

However, if any current Region Three members would be interested in running for the director position, please let either Sean Price or Karen Conyngham know by July 15, 2012 and include a biography of yourself and your experience with SCLA, other volunteer organizations and your background with llamas.

Thank you,

Sean Price, SCLA President(281) 830-2368 Cell

Email: [email protected]

Karen ConynghamSCLA Membership Sec.

[email protected]

Jim Graham Youth Scholarship GuidelinesDeadline: July 12, 2012

SCLA Board and committee decisions in May 2010, resulted in changes to qualifications and text ( to eliminate shuffling year and date) for the Jim Graham Youth Scholarship are as follows:

The current guidelines for the Jim Graham Youth Scholarship allow $500.00 per semester for the first year; a total value of $1,000.00.

1. The applicant must be a high school senior (or just graduated in the current calendar year) and either be a current associate youth member of SCLA or their immediate family (parent) must be a current adult member of SCLA.

2. The written application submittal before July 12 of each calendar year must include: A: a written one-page essay describing their background with lamas, where they plan to attend college and their anticipated degree program. B: A self photograph. C: A photocopy of their high school transcript. D: Two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers, community leaders or club sponsors.3. Letters of recommendation may be mailed separately but all parts of the application must be received by the deadline date.4. The mailing address for all required parts of the application is: SCLA Jim Graham Youth Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 163654, Austin, Texas 78716-3654.5. The awarded winner must provide a copy of their grades to the scholarship committee AND the SCLA treasurer at the end of the first semester to verify a

passing average is being maintained in order to qualify for the second semester award.

The winner of the scholarship will be announced in the fall issue of the Humming Herald.

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MAY 2012

Editors Note: This column is an open forum where we can all share something new at our farm. It could also be a tip or trick which would be new to others – therefore worth sharing. We have a such a fun and inovative solution in this issue! To contribute, email your ideas to [email protected]

Cool Tool... Deer Antler Comb,Priceless!By Loretta Radeschi

On a sun-lit summer day in 2011 Kathy Matolyak and I were in the pasture

with Leonardo and daVinci when she looked down and found a deer antler.

She handed it to me. As I was holding it and had each llama on a lead, I wondered if the antler could be used to comb their fleece. Holding the broken end of the antler in my hand, I gently ran it over their necks. The smooth bumps and end gently loosened the matted fleece with no tugging or pulling. The llamas loved it. Kathy had found a tool that worked better than any combs we had.

The boys enjoy being groomed by the antler so much that they stand unhaltered for me for as long as 15 minutes to be groomed. And they lift their heads so I can ‘comb’ under their chins!

During a picnic in September, I was attempt-ing to halter the llamas in the field so the youngsters at the picnic could pet them. Teasingly, they would walk away just as I got close to them. Again, I had the antler in hand

and was able to run it across their backs as they moved away. They immediately stopped and stood still and I was able to put their halters on.

Whenever they see the antler, they’ll stand quietly and lift their chins.

In addition to matted fleece, it also gently pulls out loose fleece. I use it all over their bodies, it’s the grooming tool of choice!

The llamas loved it. Kathy

had found a tool that

worked better than any combs

we had.

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What’s New at the Farm?

Lenny is being combed; Vince is looking on.

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Never Say Never!Storms, Wildfires, Floods, Chemical Spills, Car Accidents

By Zelma Cleaveland, Missouri Llama Assoc.

Until recently, I felt fairly secure living up from the river (scratch off floods), away from forests (scratch off wildfires), and not close to a major highway or rail line (scratch off chemical spills.) Oops, we have a run of major storms in Joplin, Branson, and also in Ohio, Indiana, Tennes-see, and other states. Now, we have my attention; those things could be very pertinent to my llama farm.

A barn could be destroyed, fences could be taken out, so now planning begins!

Tornadoes don't generally destroy everything, so you might have another barn standing to house llamas, feed, for a short time. If you did lose all of your buildings, where would you go? Also, be sure the llamas can exit the barn safely through a second exit if one would be blocked by debris.

Losing fences (for any number of reasons) could be a real problem. You certainly don't want your llamas wandering down a highway or where they could get into other problems with predators. Luckily, llamas can be fenced with light panels, so keep a few on hand just in case.

You need to be able to halter your llamas and have enough halters to fit each llama. You'll need lead ropes too!

Keep your llama records in a safe area. Pictures of the llamas might not be a bad idea either, in case one is lost or they must be housed with another herd. Microchips could prove very beneficial in this instance.

Well, that covered the storms. But I'm not stopping here, there still could be a possibility that something could happen to me! Then what, since I am the sole care giver of my llamas? Who can step in to care for my llamas? For your llamas?

Inform family and friends about llama care, feeds, supply locations, directives for llamas. Check for legal snags in transferring registered llamas to another person in the case of the registered owner being the one lost!

I guess the point of this is to encourage you to plan for many situations and hope you won't have to use the plans. A little planning gives you peace of mind and assurance that your llamas will have a better chance at survival and a continuing good life. Remember the old scout motto: Be Prepared!

Reprinted from the MLA Newsletter, March 2012.

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Llama Mamas’ Shawl Raises $550 for 4H Llama ShowBy Sharon Bramblett

Claud and I attended the Wilson Co 4H Llama Show at La Vernia, TX on March 31, 2012. Sue Leslie, sponsor of the group to whom the llama fiber shawl from Fiber to Fashion at last November’s Kid n Ewe and Lamas Too was donated, decided to conduct a raffle to raise funds, with a goal of $500. In four months, she was able to sell $550 worth! I drew the winning raffle ticket belonging to Morgan Mitchell of Floresville. Morgan purchased raffle tickets from one of her students, Megan Fox, who is one of the intermediate 4Hers.

We watched both Performance (obstacle) and Showmanship classes. A total of 32 children among four age classes and a Special Needs class, showed 17 Leslie Lane Llamas. The Leslies halter train the llamas, most of which are young, and the children learn to handle them. They also learn about llama fiber, anatomy, genet-ics, classification, care, poisonous plants, how llamas are used, etc. – and make posters to share with visitors to the show.

Some of the donations, and those from other donors, were used to purchase awards for the children. Every entrant received a ribbon and trophy – first place winners of each class won belt buckles with a llama motif on them.

Intermediate level contestants are being judged in Showmanship class. The appaloosa at the right caused his handler problems several times, but because of her calm demeanor and how she recovered her composure, she did place high.

Platinum Level Sponsor:

The Llama Mamas Spinning Team and the Weavers and Spinners Society of AustinFor their donation of the beautiful hand-spun, hand-woven llama fiber shawl. (Shawl was completed at the Kid & Ewe and Lamas Too Fiber Festival 2011 in Boerne, TX. Llama Mamas team is coordinated by Sharon Bramblett.)

Gold Level Sponsors:

JCZ FarmsGary and Chery Ramsey, GCBR Inc.Trevino, Polasek, Friesenhahn & LalaLyssy & Eckel FeedDr. Carl BlondDr. Janis Kimble, Kimble ChiropracticKaren & Jim ConynghamAnderson and Henson Families

Silver Level Sponsors:

Christine ArnoldBonnie ArnoldHEB of LaVerniaStockdale Tackle FootballDed WarrenWilson 4-H Adult BoostersLarry & Marge Fry

Sponsorship List from the Wilson Co. 4-H Llama Show, March 31, 2012

A sub-junior leads her llama over a jump obstacle.

Belt buckle awarded to the first place winner of Senior Performance.

Award table: Sue was able to give awards to all 32 children because of

raffle money received from the Llama Mama shawl donation.


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Is This A Safety ?????

Double, Single or Suri - That is the question

Judy Ross, Good News Llamas, ALSA and ILR-SD Llama Fleece Judge

Have you been confused when you look at the entry form to enter a fleece class, or questioned why your entry is moved to a different fleece division by the judge? One question I am asked over and over is what type of fleece does my llama have? One judge will put them in a double coat class and the next show they will be moved to a single coat class.

Here is some helpful information to assist you in determining what type of fleece your llama has and help you gain a better understanding of fleece types and fleece charac-teristics. I will share several experiences from my own herd in hopes you will look at your llamas in a different way as there are no absolutes. As you exhibit or use your fleece let it be a learning experience as there is always something new and exciting to discover.

Judges will sometimes combine classes if entries are low or move a fleece to another division. A shorn fleece

can present differently than a fleece still on the animal shown in the fleece-on class. Grooming and products can affect the look and feel of a fleece as well as the weather on that day. Is it raining and damp or dry with static? At one show Blackie is in double coat and then next week Blackie is in single coat - WHY?

• The Tweener as we sometimes refer to a fleece that does not quite meet a specific criteria.

• A silky will have many characteristics of a suri but will lack the weight and cool feel.

• Where would the fleece do best in this particular show looking at the majority of characteristics?

• When I pull guard hair, are they thicker and more course, can I really see the difference, how many do I see? Does the fleece have a scratchy

feel and would I want it next to my skin?• Does the fleece have loft (fluffy) or does it lay flat

against the skin with straight fibers?• This fleece feels warm but has all the characteristic of a


suri. Is the llama hot or stressed? Today lane is showing Brownie in the suri halter class

and the fleece judge has put him in the single coat class, CONFUSION, Yes!

Fleece judges will examine your llamas fleece and decide which division most fits the characteristics that are exhibited that day. A very specific judging criteria has been developed to evaluate each part of the llamas fleece that have a direct impact on the finished products that will be produced. For example double coat fleeces might be more appropriate for rugs, outer garments, purses. Single coat and silky fleeces are better choices for sweaters, garments due to softness and suri has very high luster and a natural drape for fabrics that have been woven.

So which is best, double, single or suri? The answer is only with the holder of the fleece and the intend¬ed use. Each type will have a specific use from finely spun yarn or felt for fiber arts projects. You may not have a show fleece that you want to exhibit but you have a usable fleece that has been produced by your llama. It is impor-tant for you as a fleece user or seller of fleece products, to understand the good and bad traits and how each affects your yarns, felt or items made from your fiber.

Let's look at a few unique examples.

I have a beautiful black silky female. As a juvenile I showed her as a suri in halter, walking and shorn fleece classes. She had a very typical suri type fleece with very high luster, no crimp\crinkle and a well defined lock structure. After her first shearing I checked the re-growth on her barrel I was very shocked. Crinkle, do I see crinkle, yes. Now I have a llama with a fleece that exhibits a straight suri type locked fleece on the hips and shoulders and a very different type fleece on the barrel. So I now show her shorn barrel in single coat and she is not shown in walking as there is no consistency in the blanket of her fleece.

Our next example is a 9-year old gelding that has a fleece with a very consistent wavy architecture (the natural arrangement of locks that appear the same throughout the fleece). This llama has some guard hair (medulated fibers) that I can pull. They are very close to the same fineness as the rest of the fleece. They are straighter and the undercoat has a small amount of crinkle throughout. I have always entered this fleece in the double coat division because of the guard hairs that are longer in each lock and I can easily pull them. In the 9 years of showing this fleece it has been left in double about half the time and moved to single in some shows. This llama has received multiple grand champions in both divisions.

Black male very fine, lots of consistent crinkle throughout his fleece. Nice hand (touch) that feels like silk. Very little lock structure and he does have guard hair that is equal in fineness to his undercoat. He almost has the puffy lofty feel. This llama has always been shown in a single coat division. Paint female with extreme density, curly consistent locks, style/architecture, crimp, and fineness. This girl had won three grand champions and two best in show in her first three shows. Now we go to the next show and she scores very poorly. Comment on score card, weak and breakage in fleece. I checked her fleece and yes it is pulling out, wool break! This llama had a very stressful time and the fleece had been affected. We had to body shear her and start over.

In the fourteen years I have exhibited our llamas fleece I have experienced the same questions, disap¬pointment and joy as you. As a fleece judge I continue to learn with each show, clinics and by just talk¬ing to the exhibitors. Again if you have any questions please talk to the fleece judge after the show and they will explain how they eval-uated your llama that day. Attending a clinic or fleece workshop is a good way to learn about llama fleece and become acquainted with others who share your same interest. You can visit the ALSA and ILR-SD websites that will provide you with information on fleece judges

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produce a more defined lock structure than your typical double coat. The fleece can have crimp/crinkle in the un-dercoat or be straight. The fleece has loft (puffy), luster (brightness) and a silky hand (touch). The fleece will feel warm and have less weight than a suri fleece.

Suri

Fleece exhibits a distinct lock structure from skin to tip, straight without evidence of crimp or crinkle. Fibers are grouped in a defined lock structure that lies close to the body with a high density weight. Suri llama fiber has high natural luster and a cool slick touch.

*Classic Coat *Single Fleece without Crimp/Crinkle(1) Guard hair is the primary feature (1) One discernable fiber type(2) Minimal visible undercoat (2) No crimp/crinkle(3) Undercoat of 2.5 inches or less (3) Distinct locks(4) Shoulder and blanket fiber (4) The fleece has loft.

in your area as well as criteria for fleece judging, score cards and fleece descriptions to help you under¬stand what the judge will be evaluating.

Remember you don't have to exhibit your fleece at a show as there are so many ways you can enjoy and make memories from that special fleece that warms your heart.

If you have any questions please call me:Judy Ross - 740-867-4267 - [email protected]

Double

Fleece exhibits two very distinct fleece types. A soft lofty (puffy) undercoat with crimp or crinkle fibers that pro-vides warmth and guard hair (medullated fibers) that protect from debris, rain and snow. The double coat usu-ally has blunt or triangle type locks that have substance when squeezed. You can feel the density of the lock when you squeeze it between your fingers. The longer medullated fibers will pull out easily. In most of the fleeces I have examined with a double coat the guard hairs will be a darker color and can easily be seen.

SingleFleece exhibits one discernable fiber type with little dif-

ference between the undercoat and the outer layer. The medullated fibers (guard hair) appear about the same length and thickness as the undercoat. The locks


of same length and density (5) Lower density/weight than sure (5) Coat may be brushed or shorn

*Double Fleece with Crimp/Crinkle *Suri Fleece(1) Two discernable layers of fiber (1) Individual, distinct locks(2) Guard hair is stiff and coarser (2) No crimp/crinkle(3) Undercoat is soft and shorter than (3) Cool, slick hand the guard hair (4) High luster(4) Crimp/Crinkle in the undercoat (5) High density/weight (5) The fleece has loft (feels Puffy)

*Single Fleece with Crimp/Crinkle(1) One discernable fiber type(2) Little differentiation between guard hair and undercoat(3) Fleece has crimp/crinkle(4) The fleece has loft

*Reprinted from the ILR SD fleece guidelinesReprinted from the ORVLA Topline, newsletter of the Ohio River Valley

Llama Assoc.; vol. 25, #1, February 2012

RMLA Announces Estes Park Wool Market Fiber Award

This year at EPWM (Estes Park Wool Market), RMLA is sponsoring the first annual Sharon

Beacham Memorial Fiber Award which will be given to the Best of Show Fiber at this show. Walking Fiber and Shorn Fiber will compete for this prize. The prize

will be $100 plus an 18” x 24” banner. In addition, your name will be etched onto the eternal plaque that

will hang in the RMLA Fiber Booth. A picture of the plaque is below.

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Inquiries on Skin DiseasesRobert J. Van Saun, DVM, MS, PhD

Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Penn State Univ.

Zinc Supplementation and Skin Lesions

The first inquiry is a very common one for many llama and alpaca owners, skin lesions and what to do with them. First a disclaimer, I am not a board-certified derma-tologist, but the question was more about feeding zinc to address this issue. As many owners are aware, llamas and alpacas have a propensity that seems to be responsive to zinc supplementation. However, it must be emphasized that there are many other causes of skin disease in llamas and alpacas that are not responsive to zinc.

In this particular situation, the lesions are described as hard leathery skin primarily located on the ventral abdomen, inside of the legs and on the face. This lesion distribution is consistent with a number of der-matologic conditions, including parasite disease and idiopathic hyperkeratotic dermatosis (zinc-responsive). One question to ask is if the animal seems pruritic "(itchy"). Para-sitic diseases are most typical pruritic in nature. Idiopathic hyperkeratosis is commonly seen in dermatologic disease in llamas and alpacas and may comprise a number of somewhat interrelated, or different, syndromes somewhat responsive to large doses of dietary zinc. Diagnosis is best made by skin biopsy to identity the physical changes and thicken-ing of the keratin layer. Zinc has been associated

with skin health in many different species. Classical zinc deficiency disease in pigs and other species is parakeratosis, a unique hyperkeratotic disease where the nuclei of keratin cells are retained rather than being lost. Parakeratosis in pigs and poultry has been associated with overfeeding of calcium in the diet, as calcium interferes with zinc availability in the intestine. A true zinc deficiency has not been definitively charac-terized with dermatologic lesions seen in llamas and alpacas, though it has been implied. A confounding is-sue is blood zinc concentrations in llamas and alpacas are lower than other species and they have been interpreted to be deficient. This point emphasizes the need for good llama and alpaca reference values for the proper interpretation of diagnostic tests. How-ever, supraphysiologic doses of zinc (dietary supple-mentation in excess of requirements) could have a therapeutic effect, independent of a deficiency state. Role of zinc in the pathogenesis of hyperkeratotic dermatosis in llamas and alpacas remains elusive and requires further study.

In the situation at hand, I would consult with your veteri-

narian to ensure you do not have some other derma-tologic disease process. If the diagnosis is a zinc-re-sponsive dermatosis, then consider supplementation.


The easiest method of supplementation is to find a com-mercial product with high zinc content. Dr. Norm Evans llama/alpaca pellet is a good example, though there are others. Dr LaRue Johnson has advocated a mineral mix containing 50 lb trace mineralized salt, 50 lbs steamed bone meal, 50 lb dry molasses and 10 lb zinc methionine (Zin-Pro 100) containing approximately 5500 parts per million (ppm) zinc. At an expected intake of 1 oz per day, this mineral mix provides 150 mg zinc. As you and many other owners have found out, zinc supplements are not very palatable and simple top dressing is not always successful. One could hide the zinc supplement in a tasty treat (applesauce) and hand feed, but this is labor intensive. You could mask the supplement in your grain by adding some molasses. If only one animal is involved,

these may be feasible solutions.

How much zinc is necessary and from what source? We real-ly do not have an answer at this time to these questions. Zinc can be supplemented in inorganic (zinc carbonate, zinc oxide or zinc sulfate) or organic (zinc methionine, zinc proteinates) forms.

Questions remain as to whether the organic forms are supe-rior or if inorganic forms can be supplemented at slightly higher levels with equal response. Current recommen-dations are to pro-vide 1g zinc sulfate (364 mg zinc) or 2 (200 mg zinc) to 4 ( 400 mg Zinc) g zinc methionine (Zn-Pro 100, 10% zinc). As one can see, there is a wide range in recommended supplement amounts, but the ac-

tual amount of elemental zinc being delivered is between 200 and 400 mg per day. Zinc delivery from the Johnson mineral is slightly less and from the Evans pellet slightly more than this range. Across all recommendations, response to daily zinc supplementation is slow, occurring over a 2 to 3 month period. If one is going to supplement at the higher rates, it is suggested that an organic zinc form be used as a large portion (40-60%) of the zinc supplement. Excessive zinc intake can interfere with other minerals (e.g., copper, iron, selenium) and may induce other disease problems. Use of organic mineral forms will reduce these negative interactions. Don't fall into the trap of: "if a little is good, a lot more is better".

Free choice mineral supplements should contain a minimum of 5500 ppm zinc. This number can typically be found on the product label under the guaranteed analysis. Zinc content of pellet or grain supplements will depend upon amount expected to be fed and how its mineral content complements the mineral supplement, if any is to be fed. Assuming all trace minerals coming from a supplement and not a mineral mix, a reasonable zinc content for a pellet supplement to be fed at a rate of 1Ib per day would be between 440 and 880 ppm to deliver 200 and 400 mg zinc per day respectively. Use these numbers as guide-lines in evaluating possible products for use in correcting the condition.

Remember, it may require up to 2 to 3 months for a response to be seen. Work with your veterinarian to determine the proper diagnosis and proceed from that point.

Reprinted in part from the LASC Newsletter (Llama Assoc. of S. California), #1, 2012.

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Ask the CSU VetsBy Kathy Stanko and the Colorado State University

Happy Spring!!! We have some great questions and very helpful information for you in this issue. So let's begin.

Question: Do llamas get bloat like goats & sheep? We have a llama who, last summer after all of our rain, came in from the field looking bloated and making belching/ hiccupping noises in his throat. I would walk him for a half hour or so; he would belch and fart a bunch; then seemed to be OK as the noises in his throat would stop.

Response from Dr. Callan: Lush grass, clover, and alfalfa may predispose to bloat. The exact causes are not fully understood and may be different in different situations and animals. One is that the fresh forages may result in greater gas formation by the stomach bacteria and that exceeds their ability to eructate (burp) the gas off so they develop bloat. This is referred to as free gas bloat. It can be re¬solved when the animal eructates on its own. Sometimes walking the animal will help with this. Alter-natively, you can pass a stomach tube to allow the gas to escape that way and relieve the bloat.

Alternatively, the forages can contain substances that make the gastric fluid become frothy (frothogenic compounds), resulting in frothy bloat. The froth traps the free gas bubbles and cannot be eructated, resulting in gastric dis-tension and bloat. This type of bloat is not readily relieved with just a stomach tube and may require administration of a surfactant agent that can help break down the bubbles, changing a frothy bloat to a free gas bloat and allowing

the gas to be eructated or relieved with a stomach tube. One surfactant product that can be used to relieve a frothy bloat is Poloxalene (Therabloat).

The laundry detergent Tide without bleach has also been reported to help break down the froth. If you have a case of frothy bloat, you can mix 2 tablespoons of Tide (non¬bleach) laundry detergent with 2 cups water and administer orally with a syringe or by stomach tube.

After administering the surfactants to the animal, you can massage the abdomen to help mix the contents and improve the resolution of the froth. Generally in about 15 minutes, the froth will be relieved and the animal will either begin to eructate the gas, or you can again try to relieve the bloat with a stomach tube.

Question: Can probiotics help a bloating problem? Would you administer the probiotics before letting them out to pasture or wait until they come in? What product(s) would you recommend?

Response from Dr. Callan: In general, camelids do NOT need a daily probiotic to support normal gastrointestinal activity. The normal GI microbial population comes from the environment and animals are constantly exposed to these organisms as they eat feed or graze from the ground. However, some individual animals may have a disruption or the normal flora that could predispose them to bloating problems.

If you have an animal that bloats on pasture, you could try treating with a probiotic. It would be best to administer the probiotic before letting them out on pasture. There


are a number of commercial probiotics available with very little research showing if any are superior in llamas or alpacas. Further, the viability and actual organisms contained in many commercial probiotics may not be what is reported on the label (see Wynn SG (2009). Probiotics in veterinary practice. J Am Vet Med Assoc 234(5): 606-13. PubMed # 19250038). One specific study showed that many commercial probiotics contained so few viable organisms that the likelihood of efficacy was questionable (Weese JS (2002). Microbiologic evaluation of commercial probiotics. J Am Vet Med Assoc 220(6): 794-7. PubMed # 11918274).

It is difficult to make specific recommendations for probiot-ics for camelids since there are very few made specifi-cally for these species. One camelid specific product is Turval 5 Camelids Daily (http://www.turval.com/products/exotic/ turval-5). Alternatively, you could use a probiotic designed for cattle like Probios or Fastrack. In general, you want at least 109 colony forming units (CFU) per dose to be efficacious. At this time, there is insufficient information to suggest that the general use of probiotics in camelids is beneficial. However, there may be benefit in select animals with gastrointestinal disorders such as recurrent pasture bloat.

Question: Would a poisonous plant cause bloating symp-toms?

Response from Dr. Tony Knight: Specific plants that might cause the digestive system to stop normal motility would include those in the nightshade (Solanum) family. Plants in this large group contain tropane glycoalkaloids that act like atropine and can cause intestinal stasis and bloating. It is possible that a variety of weeds were growing in the pasture after all the rains, and some of the weeds may have been nightshades. Nightshades and other toxic plants are illustrated on my website - http:// www.south-campus.colostate.edu/poisonous_plants/index.cfm .

From the description of the symptoms and the rapid recovery

from the bloating, I would suspect the llama was eating lush legumes such as clover and other green grasses.

Question: What is the latest thinking on deworming sched-ules here in the arid west? I have read that we are over deworming our animals even at a twice a year schedule. And, should we rotate products among panacur; ivomec; ivomec plus; and safeguard?

Response from Dr. Andi Lear: This question causes con-siderable debate among veterinarians, parasitologists, and producers. The answer is not an easy one to give. Depending on your herd's travel history, location, hous-ing style, and production purpose, the action you take against parasites may differ. It is said that 80% of the parasite load that is shed into the environment comes from only 20% of animals in herds. This can be due to individual predisposition such as genetics, previous exposure, or immunity. Young animals are more suscep-tible due to lack of previous exposure to develop appro-priate immunity. Young, old, pregnant, sick or otherwise stressed animals may be immunosupressed and thus may demonstrate higher para¬site loads. Lastly, there seems to be unidentified genetic factors that partly deter-mine parasite resistance or susceptibility.

Biosecurity is also very important for parasite control. If an animal leaves your property for any reason such as breeding at another ranch or participating in a show, new parasite exposure may occur. The additional stress on the animals may contribute to higher parasite infections following these exposures. That is why a quarantine period with a follow up fecal exam is recommended when introducing returning or new animals back into your herd. The time it takes from exposure to parasites to the presence of eggs in the feces varies for different types of parasites. In general, it is recommended to check a fecal sample at the end of the quarantine period (3 weeks) and once again at 6 to 8 weeks after the animals return.

While anthelmintics (dewormers) are an important part of a

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parasite control program, too much or inappropriate use of these drugs can result in the development of resistant parasites. In the Rocky Mountain region, the dry climate and high amount of sunlight make it easier to control gastrointestinal parasites than in other areas of the country and thus, we do not need to rely on dewormers as much to control internal parasites. Some of the more current principles of deworming that apply to our [Colo-rado] area include:

• A single treatment of all animals in the fall is satisfactory for most husbandry situations in llamas. In some situa-tions, annual deworming may not be necessary at all.

• Focus any additional deworming treatment on either clini-cally affected animals, or those specific animals with high fecal egg counts.

• Perform quantitative fecal egg counts, assess body condi-tion score, and observe animals for signs of diarrhea or pale mucous membranes in the spring at the time of shearing. This will help determine the clinically affected animals and the high shedders within your herd that need to be treated.

• Additional fecal screening for parasites can be per¬formed at other times of the year (fall) for animals that appear to be losing condition, have diarrhea, neonates or juvenile animals, and any animals that are immune suppressed.

• Treat animals that have clinical signs (low body condi-tion, pale mucous membranes, diarrhea, etc.) and posi-tive fecal egg counts.

• Treat animals that have high fecal egg counts. In gen-eral, that could be considered to be animals with >50 eggs per gram for a specific parasite using a quantitative centrifugation fecal Moat method.

• Rotating dewormers is NOT recommended since it is shown to promote the development of parasite resis-

tance. Stay with one dewormer for at least the current year, or longer, until resistance is identified.

• Perform a Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test (FECRT) on several animals each time you de¬worm by performing a repeat fecal egg count 2 weeks after the treatment. You should observe a 95% reduction in fecal egg counts between the pre - and post- treatment egg counts. This will help identify when resistance is developing and allow you to change to another dewormer before more serious problems develop.

• Confer with your veterinarian to decide the best course of action for you and your animals.

Question: When I read the labels on llama feed supplements and mineral mixes, I see all sorts of numbers depending on the manufacturer. Especially regarding the level of copper, what number am I looking for? And if the llama has free choice minerals but also gets a supplement, do I need to make adjustments?

Response from Dr. Robert Callan: Feed supplement labels

will include nutrient composition for the major nutrients (protein, fat, fiber, and TDN), minerals, and vitamins. These numbers help establish the nutritional value of the product and how it may fit into your dietary ration. The

table below will help set some general guidelines for sug-gested daily dietary intake of minerals for came¬lids.

Estimated* Maintenance Requirement Macrominerals: Calcium (% DM) 0.2 – 1.5Phosphorus (% DM) 0.1 – 0.6Magnesium (% DM) 0.1 – 0.5


Potassium (% DM) 0.5 – 3.0Sodium (% DM) 0.06 – 2.0 Microminerals: Iron (PPM) 30 - 100Manganese (PPM) 20 - 100Zinc (PPM) 20-50Copper (PPM) 5-15Molybdenum (PPM) 0.5 – 1.0Selenium (PPM) 0.2 – 0.3

* Specific nutrient requirements in camelids are not well es-tablished and these maintenance ranges should only be used as initial guidelines. Consult with your veterinarian or nutritionist for specific requirements based on feed source, production status, and the use of the animal.

Because of geographical differences of mineral content of soils, it is best to perform an annual hay nutrient analysis and consult with your veterinarian or nutritionist to determine what supplement mineral composition is best. This is particularly true for copper, zinc, or sele-nium, where deficiencies (or excesses) in the content of forages can be observed depending on where they are grown.

Thus, the supplement that you choose may need to have a higher mineral content than the maintenance require-ments so that when it is combined with your forages, it will boost the total diet composition into the maintenance levels. These forage deficiencies can also be effectively and economically supplemented by an appropriate free choice vitamin and mineral salt as an alternative to, or in addition to a pelleted nutritional supplement. In general, fresh forage or dried hay should constitute at least 70% of the daily intake to support normal GI function and pel-leted supplements should provide less than 30% of the daily intake for an animal.

Reprinted from The Journal, newsletter of the Rocky Mtn. Llama & Alpaca Assoc., Spring 2012

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Class LL LLAMA NAME PLACED OWNER HANDLER Advanced Pack

FIGMENT'S WILDE B'MER 1 Turrell, Herron, Price,Robin / Ruby/Sean,--Figment Sean Price

CALEDO'S CHILI MAC 3 Turrell, Herron, Price,Robin / Ruby/Sean,--Figment Sean Price

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DB JUBAL 13 Gilmore,Jay & Brennda,--Doubleback Farm Brennda Gilmore FIGMENT'S ALVARADO 10 Turrell, Herron, Price,Robin / Ruby/Sean,--Figment Sean Price FIGMENT'S DOMINO'S DOMY 3 Turrell, Herron, Price,Robin / Ruby/Sean,--Figment Sean Price FIGMENT'S JOHN JOHN 7 Turrell, Herron, Price,Robin / Ruby/Sean,--Figment Sean Price FIGMENT'S GALLEY 4 Turrell, Herron, Price,Robin / Ruby/Sean,--Figment Sean Price LESLIE'S MIRACULOUS FOREST 1 Leslie,Susan,--Leslie Lane Farm Anna Reese SWEET DREAMS OPTIMUS PRIME 8 Leslie,Susan,--Leslie Lane Farm Anna Reese MDDL TROUBADOUR 14 Leslie,Susan,--Leslie Lane Farm Darby Jones SAPAVECO's POKER FACE 11 Leslie,Susan,--Leslie Lane Farm Anna Reese SHAG POWER PETRONE 5 Leslie,Susan,--Leslie Lane Farm Anna Reese ALCL ACTION JACKSON 9 Andrews,Debbie & Ulin,--Log Cabin Llamas TVR TROUBADOUR 12 Carroll,R. Cody,-- Tammy Carroll 2BIT2'S PLAY'N RUF 6 Carroll,R. Cody,-- Cody Carroll TVR CAPTAIN VIC WISHBONE 2 VanHooser,Sharon,--Triple V Ranch Sharon VanHooser

Advanced Obstacle Reserve FIGMENT'S WILDE B'MER 2 Turrell, Herron, Price,Robin / Ruby/Sean,--Figment Sean Price

CALEDO'S CHILI MAC 3 Turrell, Herron, Price,Robin / Ruby/Sean,--Figment Sean Price

Grand TVR ECLIPSE O'DE MOON 1 VanHooser,Sharon,--Triple V Ranch Sharon VanHooser Novice Obstacle

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7 Leslie,Susan,--Leslie Lane Farm Anna Reese SHAG POWER PETRONE 10 Leslie,Susan,--Leslie Lane Farm Anna Reese ALCL BLACK JACK 13 Andrews,Debbie & Ulin,--Log Cabin Llamas ALCL ACTION JACKSON 16 Andrews,Debbie & Ulin,--Log Cabin Llamas TVR TROUBADOUR 11 Carroll,R. Cody,-- Tammy Carroll 2BIT2'S PLAY'N RUF 9 Carroll,R. Cody,-- Cody Carroll TVR CAPTAIN VIC WISHBONE 2 VanHooser,Sharon,--Triple V Ranch Sharon VanHooser

Advanced PR FIGMENT'S WILDE B'MER 3 Turrell, Herron, Price,Robin / Ruby/Sean,--Figment Sean Price CALEDO'S CHILI MAC 2 Turrell, Herron, Price,Robin / Ruby/Sean,--Figment Sean Price TVR ECLIPSE O'DE MOON 1 VanHooser,Sharon,--Triple V Ranch Sharon VanHooser

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SAPAVECO's POKER FACE

6 Leslie,Susan,--Leslie Lane Farm Anna Reese SHAG POWER PETRONE 8 Leslie,Susan,--Leslie Lane Farm Anna Reese ALCL ACTION JACKSON 14 Andrews,Debbie & Ulin,--Log Cabin Llamas ALCL BLACK JACK 10 Andrews,Debbie & Ulin,--Log Cabin Llamas TVR TROUBADOUR 11 Carroll,R. Cody,-- Tammy Carroll 2BIT2'S PLAY'N RUF 13 Carroll,R. Cody,-- Cody Carroll TVR CAPTAIN VIC WISHBONE 3 VanHooser,Sharon,--Triple V Ranch Sharon VanHooser Adult Showmanship

LESLIE'S MIRACULOUS FOREST 2 Leslie,Susan,--Leslie Lane Farm Anna Reese TVR ECLIPSE O'DE MOON 1 VanHooser,Sharon,--Triple V Ranch Sharon VanHooser Open Costume

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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 & Alpaca Neonatal Care, by B. 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 -- 10142Leaders Manual for 4-H Llama Activities (10156)Love a Llama -- children (10097)Making the Most of Your Llama – By Linda Beattie (10165)

SCLA LibraryBarbara Welch, Librarian(830) 885-2388 • [email protected]

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 HeraldRed Hot Llamas -- Smithsonian 8/94 (10101)Newsletters from other llama associations


Video TapesAll 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)Wonderful World of Llama Wool, The -- McGee (10121)

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:12830 Rebecca Creek Rd.

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Working In the Round Pen (3 tapes) John Mallon - 10124Working with Difficult Llamas....by Ken Ploeser, (10162)

DVDsLlama 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

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Advertising RatesPayment will reserve your placement and will be accepted for up to four consecutive issues. Please include $7.00 for each “loose” photo accompanying your ad. Please do not submit ink jet printouts of photos as the quality is sub-standard.

Member Rates:Front Cover ..................... $125.00Inside Covers ......................$80.00Back Cover .........................$90.00Full Page .............................$65.00Half Page ............................$55.00Quarter Page .......................$45.00Business Card .....................$30.00Insert Your Flyer ................$75.00Classifieds ................25¢ per word ($ 3.50 minimum)

Non-Member Rates:Front Cover ..................... $175.00Inside Covers ......................$95.00Back Cover ...................... $105.00Full Page .............................$75.00Half Page ............................$65.00Quarter Page .......................$55.00Business Card .....................$35.00Insert Your Flyer ................$85.00Classifieds ................40¢ per word ($ 5.00 minimum)

Humming Herald DeadlinesSpring ..........................February 1Summer .............................. May 1Fall ..................................August 1Winter ....................... November 1

Mail Print-Ready Copy to:Ruby Herron

17102 Mueschke RDCypress, TX 77433

Contact her with questions at713-249-8523 or [email protected]

Additional copies of the Humming Herald are available at a cost of $5.00 each plus $2.25 per copy for shipping. Copies must be ordered by deadline date. Send check, made payable to SCLA at the address above.

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Membership Application Form

South Central Llama Association (www.scla.us)

Name:____________________________________________________________________________________

Ranch Name:______________________________________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________________________

City:_________________________________________ State:____________ Zip___________________________

Phone : ( ______) _____________________ Email:_____________________________________________

_____Please DO NOT print my name in the Membership Directory (handed out to the public)

Annual Membership Fee: $40.00 per household. All memberships expire January 31st of each year. $20.00 for first-time members who join after July 1.Please mail a copy of this membership form with your check (payable to SCLA) to:

SCLA MEMBERSHIPP.O. Box 163654Austin, TX 78716

Associate Youth Membership Application FormSouth Central Llama Association (www.scla.us)

Youth Name:_______________________________________________________________________

Ranch Name:_______________________________________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________________

City:__________________________________ State:________________ Zip___________________

Phone : ( ______)_______________________ Email:_____________________________________

Date of Birth______________________________

Name & Address of Adult Sponsor:

____________________________________________________________________________________

_____Please DO NOT print my name in the Membership Directory (handed out to the public) Youth Associate Memberships are non-voting and expire December 31st of each year.

Annual Membership Fee: $10.00 per youth, ages 5-19. $5.00 for first-time members who join after July 1.Please mail a copy of this membership form with your check (payable to SCLA) to:

SCLA MembershipP.O. Box 163654Austin, TX 78716

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Almighty Impressive!

LUA Bravado’s Almighty’s first babies are here and they are............

“all that and a bag of chips”

Llamas of Walden Pond Springtown, TX

www.llamasofwaldenpond.net

[email protected]

SOUTH CENTRAL LLAMA ASSOCIATIONP.O. BOX 163654AUSTIN, TX 78716

PRSRT STDUS POSTAGE PAID

CYPRESS, TXPERMIT NO. 167

Current resident or:

“for all your llama needs...... call Carolyn”

806.676.6659Lakeview, TX 79239

[email protected]

humming herald summer 2012

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