Turning the pages of anew book on camelid care

Liz Wright finds out what the book offers and catches up with the vet who wrote it

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Claire Whitehead, a specialist veterinarian offers a practical and comprehensive guide to caring for your animals in the form of the Camelid Care Handbook, Health and Wellbeing

Are you an experienced or soon-to-be camelid owner looking to deepen your knowledge and avoid common health pitfalls? Without the right knowledge and preparation, camelid ownership can quickly turn into a costly and frustrating challenge — but it doesn’t have to be that way.

Whether you’re a new owner, considering your first alpacas or an experienced breeder, this book will give you the confidence to keep your animals healthy, prevent problems and know exactly what to do if things go wrong. In this book, you’ll learn how to:

• Implement Claire’s 10 non-negotiable herd health activities to establish a solid foundation for your herd's wellbeing.

• Develop a comprehensive nutrition plan to support optimal health, immunity, growth and fleece production.

• Protect your animals with effective biosecurity measures and proactive strategies to prevent and manage diseases.

• Identify early signs of illness, address common health issues and handle emergencies with confidence.