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ABFS Library
The ABFS Library is a great source for information on Alpaca's, the industry, showing and a variety of other topics. Have a look at any of the following informative articles.
This excerpt publiched on the ABFS wesite library by kind permission of Wild Fibers Magazine was written by one of the first students to atend an ABFS course in 2004. Dawn Brooker of Fiber Fields Alpaca Farm describes an ABFS course scenario for those who have never had the experience. Thanks Dawn for the compliments!
Article by Dawn Brooker
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Answer center, fan club, newsletter, interchanging farm names and domain names - what does this have to do with alpacas? Read about the vital tool the internet is rapidly becoming in the world of alpaca business. Marketing experts Susan Muther and Hazen Reed give you some very valuable tips on alpaca marketing success strategies.
Article by By Hazen reed and Susan Muther
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If you have any interest in the ABFS courses held in Peru this account of the experiences of Terri Lalier and Lea Ginnodo will give you excellent and accurate insight into the experiece. This is a down to earth account that can help you make your mind up about trying the experience for yourself.
Article by K.Lea Ginnodo & Terri Lalier, Lone Eagle Alpaca Farm
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A must read for the neophyte Suri show person or breeder. Maggie Krieger minces no words when itcomes to suri show issues. The piece includes some useful information pertaining to selection for show and advice - train your alpaca for the "wacky world" of the showring!
Article by By Maggie Krieger
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If you have a sense of humour Richard Krieger's piece will make you chuckle.Another useful and positive perspective on the management of those piling mounds of poop and how to put them to good use.
Article by Richard Krieger
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In keeping with the current issues facing our Global alpaca industry today, cheating at show is one of the most prevalent methods employed to ensure a win in the show ring. Read about a judges opinion on the impact this developing habit will ultimately have on our industry if it is NOT stopped now! Renown, respected alpaca Judge, Jude Anderson, gets the message across loud and clear.
Article by Jude Anderson
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A fascinating meticulousy collected compiliation of data taken by
Dr. Norm Evans at three years of AOBA National shows to illustrate the ill effects of stress on alpacas at show.
Article by Dr. Norm Evans
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This was a publication written by Dr Sumar for teaching purposes at the Alpaca Western Extravaganza in May of 2004
Article by Dr Julio Sumar
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An article which contains information on BVDV, how it is contracted, symptoms and what do you if you have alpacas infected with BVDV.
Article by Dr. Kim Gardner-Graff
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The following information relates to BVDV (Bovine Virus Diarrhea Virus) in camelids. There is documentation of infection of alpacas resulting in reproductive loss and illness. It behooves any camelid owner or caretaker to be familiar with this emerging disease.
Article by Karen Baum, DVM
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More information on BVDV and what should be done if it is found in one of your Alpacas.
Article by Patricia Craven, PhD
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A story of one breeder's encounter with BVDV.
Article by Lucy Farrar
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ABFS is now in the process of creating a system that will track credits for all ABFS students and Graduates.
Article by Diana Timmerman
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