
Shepherds' Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival
www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org
Held the same weekend as Llama Magic on the Washington County Fairgrounds, this event features a variety of activities, classes and vendors related to fiber, especially focused on sheep, goat and rabbits.
International Camelid Institute (ICI)
www.icinfo.org
This is the definitive site for camelid owners with concerns regarding all aspects of camelid ownership. Questions submitted online are routed to appropriate consultants and answers returned within 24 hours. The overall summary of the latest Camelid Community gathering, along with all reports submitted, can be found under the Camelid Community section, as well as registration details about the next gathering, set for the first weekend in August in Kansas City. In addition, there is a rescue section that provides information on the National Lama Intervention & Rescue Coordination Council and its regional coordinators, as well as results of the latest Camelid Welfare Needs Survey. There is also an online library for research on camelid topics.
Llama and Alpaca Standards of Care
www.camelidcare.info
This site contains the "Minimum Standards of Care for Llamas and Alpacas" and the "Recommended Practices in Caring for Llamas & Alpacas" documents as well as a Powerpoint presentation covering the main points of both documents. All are available for downloading.
Camelid ID Working Group (CWG)
www.camelidid.org
This site contains all documents and recommendations released by the CWG in relation to the USDA's National Animal Identification System. Links to many other animal ID resources are provided.
Wisconsin Organization of Lama Enthusiasts (ORGLE)
www.wisconsinorgle.org
A diverse group of people with a great interest in llamas and alpacas, ORGLE holds regular meetings and an annual winter conference, as well as sponsoring fun and educational activities and shows. Members receive a quarterly newsletter and have access to a great library of books and videotapes through the mail.
Lamas of Minnesota (LOM)
www.lamasofmn.org
LOM holds quarterly membership meetings and an annual winter conference, as well as sponsoring a number of clinics and a spring show. Members have access to a mailing library and recive a quarterly newsletter, as well as e-mail updates.
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