Articles in General
	Many factors need to be considered in the well being of our alpacas. Here are some valuable articles dealing with your education in this area. Basics of Alpaca Nutrition - pdf Health and Disease
Disease
	The warm humid weather of Alabama tends to lend more of a helping hand to certain diseases. Take a look at this page if you are looking for more information on items such as facial exzema, West Nile virus, worms, etc.
Environment
	Alabama typically gets hot and humid in the later summer days and this isn't the best time to be wearing an alpaca sweather. Just imagine how hot these animals get but there is a way to keep them cool and out of the furious sun. This topic is currently being worked on and is the main reason for having this web site - the differences in Alabama Alpaca raising and how to be successful at it.
Poisonous Plants
	As a temperate climate, Alabama has quite a few plants that may show up in your pasture you wouldn't want the alpacas to eat. How do you know what is good and what is poisonous? Animal Health Watch - Auburn University Plants Poisonous to Livestock and Pets - Purdue University Poisonous Plants in the Landscape - University of Georgia Poisonous Plants of the Southeastern United States - Auburn University Poisonous Plants of the Southern United States - University of Tennessee Prevention of Plant Poisonings in Livestock and Pets - Virginia Tech Toxic Plants of the Southeast - University of Georgia
Supplies
	Whether it be feed, halters, nail cutters or whatever, you should be able to find what you are looking for from these suppliers.
Veterinarians
	Our best friend is the local veterinarian familiar with camelids. Alabama is fortunate to have some of the very best in the country and you will find information on how to contact them and what their specialities are.

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