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Pacomarca: A Giant Step Toward
Controlled Genetic Improvement, p. 76
With all the speculation over how Estimated
Progeny Differences (EPDs) are the path for
rapid genetic gain, one isolated herd high in
the Andes is proving the theory to be true.
Renzo Morales and Alonso Burgos
Maximize Your Fiber Income: There is
Strength in Numbers, p. 82
There are important lessons to be learned from
the social behavior of alpacas. Just as they band
together for the good of the entire herd, so too
should we owners not try to “go it alone.”
Daryl Goodrich, JD
Quechua Benefit and Charitable Giving,
p. 88
As with all charitable organizations, Quechua
Benefit struggles with understanding why
people “do” or “do not” donate. The reasons
are many, and some may surprise you.
Mike Safley
Journey of Self-Discovery Yields Hand
Made Spinning Wheels, p. 92
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, wait
until you see how this creative fiber artist turns
dowel rods into drop spindles, and old bicycles
into spinning wheels.
Paula B. Puckett
Fiber Sorting: Preserving a Historical
Tradition, p. 96
It may surprise you to know that alpaca yarn is
being spun on a commercial scale in New
Hampshire, at a mill built in the 1700s. What
may be even more surprising is that you can
take a weekend-long fiber sorting class there!
Pamela Harwood
Wicker Socks, p. 104
Strips of mini basketweave and small sections
of openwork are separated by columns of twisted
stitches in these cuff-down alpaca socks.
Deb Barnhill
W
EAVING
W
ISDOM
Tapestry, p. 110
Tapestry weaving is an ancient tradition, but
still practiced by today’s modern weavers.
Lynette Ausland Eads
Your Cria’s IgG, p. 120
An Immunoglobulin Type “G” test (or “IgG”)
is simple to perform. It only requires a small
blood sample taken from your newborn cria by
your vet. But the results – and actions you take
to the results – mean the difference between
life and death. A “must-read” for all breeders.
Anna O’Brien, DVM
New Test Available for Barber Pole
Worms, p. 124
Known as the barber pole or wire worm,
Haemonchus Contortus
is a blood-sucking
parasite that pierces the lining of an alpaca’s
stomach. Now you can test your herd for the
presence of this debilitating parasite.
David Sauth
Book Nook, Etc., p. 128
Reviews include two books,
“Knitted Gifts”
and
“Here I Am!”,
as well as the
Alpaca-opoly
board
game.
Compiled by Dave Belt
Chris and Mary Hogan