Over coming months I plan to draft a virtual book entitled A Guide to Llamas and Llama Husbandry. This book does not attempt to duplicate or compete with some of the excellent works already out there, penned by experts in breeding, specialists in veterinary medicine, etc. with far more knowledge and experience than I. However, by bridging what exists on the World Wide Web it aims to provide a comprehensive one-stop shop on llamas and llama husbandry. The draft list below outlines the structure and content.
Foreword
Contents
Introduction
Evolution and History
Natural History
Social History with particular reference to the UK
Cultural images of the llama in modern society
Llama Basics
Basic Anatomy & Physiology
Uses and Activities – Meat, Guarding, Fleece, Manure, etc.
Types – Argentine, Classic, Tampuli, Silkies, Suri, Minis
Conformation
Acquiring Stock
inc. Notes on Import/Export
Behaviour and Training
Husbandry
Housing
Feeding and Nutrition Requirements inc. Supplements
Paddock Management
Soil preparation – Drainage, Harrowing, Rolling, Slitting, Sub Soiling
Herbage - Seed Selection, Seeding, Fertilizing, Cutting/Topping/Hay Making
Health Care
General
Body Scoring
Hoof Trimming, Shearing, etc.
Castration
Illness and Diseases
Parasites and their control
Llama Standards, Showing and Judging
Llama Breeding and Reproduction
Selective breeding
Mating, birthing, nursing, weaning, etc.
Further Information
Bibliography (in chronological order)
Llamas and the World Wide Web
Appendices