Standards of Care

For many years there were no defined standards for the care of llamas. Everyone was free to use their own methods.  This became a problem when the prices of llamas dropped from hundreds of thousands of dollars, down to the reasonable prices we see today.  As the big money moved on to other types of animals many llamas were literally left behind in very poor conditions.

Local animal control officers were having trouble intervening as they could not argue before a judge that the minimum standards of care were not being met.  There were no standards!

An Ad Hoc group was formed to address this issue and with the support of several prominent llama associations over the course of several years they developed the Standards of Care.

A more comprehensive guide is the Recommended Practices that compliments the foundation laid by the Standards of Care.  They have also endorsed the guide on Biosecurity.

Standards of Care

This is a short 2 page flyer detailing the minimum standards for the care of camelids, of which llamas are a major part.

Recommended Practices

This 11 page guide provides the basic recommended practices that all llama farms should follow.

Biosecurity

Llamas tend to become part of the family and their well being is often more than a simple financial consideration.  Biosecurity evokes images of Homeland Security Agents and terrorists, but the reality is every time you leave and come back to the farm you could be introducing some new exotic bug to your herd.  This practice includes the steps you need to take to insure your herd health.  Not a responsibility to be taken lightly.

For more information about the important work that the Camelid Community Standards of Care Working Group has produced and additional downloads go to http://www.camelidcare.info/.

 

 

 

DISCLAIMER
The information and procedures presented here are for educational purposes only.  The Wool & Flax Llama Farm does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any information or opinions provided.  The Wool & Flax Llama Farm does not assume any liability for typographical errors and/or omissions.  Before undertaking any new regime with your llamas, your should always check with your veterinarian.  Only your veterinarian can advise as to what is best for your situation

 

Included in the guides...

Toenail Trimming

Halter Fitting

 

and more!