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NEW The Alpaca Evaluation		Size	Color	Price CAD	Price US	Add to Cart
	By Eric Hoffman with Sherry Edensmith & Pat Long DVM Published by Bonny Doon Press, LLC; Using criteria developed by experts in 1996, Pat Long DVM, & Eric Hoffman, demonstrate the techniques they have used to evaluate the structural soundness, phenotype characteristics, and fiber quality of alpacas for registries around the world. More than two years in the making, The Alpaca Evaluation: A Guide for Owners and Breeders, DVD, CD and Handbook set, shows alpaca owners how to use proven objective criteria to gain essential information for making informed husbandry, breeding, buying and selling decisions. A 3 hour DVD, of National Geographic quality, filmed in Peru and North America by Silverwood Productions, allows you to learn from the experts. Long and Hoffman demystify alpaca evaluation. They present an evaluation overview, the complete evaluation of a single alpaca, and a compilation of video clips and still images to illustrate a wide range of characteristics that may be found in an evaluation. Following their hands-on demonstration, scores are explained to help owners utilize their evaluation results. Individual DVD chapters give in-depth information on the objective evaluation techniques for phenotype characteristics, body condition, teeth, jaws, eyes, ears, airflow through nostrils, spinal and reproductive systems, locomotion, leg soundness, heart, hernias and fiber Dr. Jane Wheeler explains alpaca prehistory, and the development of fine fleeces. From Arequipa, Peru, Derek Michell, Juan Pepper and Narcisa Quispe Tanca offer a multi-faceted portrait of fiber processing and international marketing. Eric Hoffman gives a hands-on comparison of South America’s camelid breeds and species. Interviewed on site in the Peruvian highlands, Rural Alianza President, Jose Gomez and Dr. Jose Apaza explain the breeding and fiber goals of the world’s largest alpaca operation. Angus McColl takes you behind the scenes at Yocom-McColl Testing Laboratories, Inc. to watch the creation of a histogram. The Alpaca Evaluation Handbook, a fully referenced 120-page text with more than 150 color photographs, tables, graphs, and illustrations. Expands the evaluation techniques shown on the DVD. The handbook explains what to look for, why it is important, and presents the history and ongoing scientific discussions of the evaluation criteria. Scoring, and considerations for using evaluation results are included in each chapter. Transparent templates are included to allow precise measurement of leg angles, as demonstrated in the DVD.			$220.00	$199.95

NEW Fight-O-Matic		Size	Color	Price CAD	Price US	Add to Cart
	For years our customers have been asking me to design a tool that would trim the alpaca/llamas fighting teeth as easily and safely as the Tooth-a-Matic has been trimming the incisor teeth. Well, its now here! I have designed an easy to use tool that works beautifully for this application. This oscillating tool moves back and forth 20,000 times per minute and allows a very fast clean cut. This is why doctors embraced this technology years ago for surgically cutting bones and safely cutting off casts The Fight-O-Matic cuts each tooth in 2-5 seconds(depending on thickness of the tooth).			$280.00	$250.00

NEW Tooth-a-Matic Complete Kit		Size	Color	Price CAD	Price US	Add to Cart
	The Tooth-a-Matic The Alpaca Breeder's Favorite Tool Alpaca's teeth are cut in only 2 Seconds!! "Using Dremel tools to grind alpacas teeth to an acceptable height can overheat and KILL the teeth!"...... Michael Nicolletti Play it safe, stop the stress on your animal and yourself! We have sold them all around the world including: Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, England, Norway, Canada, and United States . From a happy customer: I just wanted to say that this year was our first year with our tooth a matic and it was so wonderful! we did it while our shearer was working, and between my smaller plate and her larger we were able to do everyone who needed it in record time. When you are shearing 20 or more in one day, it is really a blessing to have teeth trimming be so quick. What a difference from the dremel! We figured we saved at least $900 since we bought it last year. Between the actual charge for trimming, meds to calm them down (which we haven't had to use at all with the tooth a matic, in fact we even use it during herd health day without the restraints of the shearing table) gas to the vet, and after care for stress, it really adds up. Comes with: Alpaca normal and custom toothplates. 2 extra grinding wheels, protective case, shim kit, instructions, wind deflector kit, screwdriver, wrench and brushes.			$425.00	$360.00

NEW Stall mat		Size	Color	Price CAD	Price US	Add to Cart
	Keeps your llamas and alpacas show ring ready. Made from durable polypropylene mesh. Use this mat to cover any bedding material like straw, shaving, sod, shredded paper, plastic squares or cardboard pellets. lamas remain debris free and dry. Urine is quickly absorbed into the bedding beneath the sheet and does not resurface. Pellets dry out quickly, so clean up is easy with a broom. No green knees or fiber! Lightweight and easy to handle. Mat weighs ony 3 lbs. A light spray with a hose, five minutes to wash and five mintues to dry.			$80.00	$70.00

NEW Premier Alpaca Colostrum		Size	Color	Price CAD	Price US	Add to Cart
	Formally called Platinum series Alpaca formula this colostrum supplement is the premier alpaca/llama supplement on the market. An enriched Alpaca/llama formula intended for use in supplemental colostrum feedings for newborn crias and is also an excellent source of proteins and nutrients to keep aging animals healty and vibrant. La Belle has invested a great amount of time in formulating this product specifically for alpacas and llamas. Vitamin and mineral packs along with flavorings, have been specialized for the camelids with levels of specific components such as copper, selenium, and probiotics. Each 560 gr. tub contains 17 feedings (22 for alpaca). The large tub size makes it convenient to feed multiple crias or a mix of both young and mature animals. If stored properly in a cool and dry environment, Premier Select Alpaca/llama Formula can be held for as long as three years.			$50.00	$0.00