Links and Resources One of the things we have loved about being in the alpaca business is that we are constantly learning new things.  In 1995 when we first began our journey into the world of alpacas, there was very little written information available to help us to answer our many questions.  Fortunately, today is a different story.  There are many websites, books, DVD's, and CD's available to provide information on almost every topic imaginable .  Listed below are resources that we have found useful.   Check back with us often, as we expect to continue to add to this section.   We hope that this information help you as you seek to learn more about these wonderful animals.  Have Fun!     Fiber Links Alpaca Fiber Cooperative of North America New England Alpaca Fiber Pool Yocom-McColl Wool Testing Labs Informational Links Alpaca Registry, Inc (ARI) Alpaca Research Foundation (ARF) Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (AOBA) Mallon Method Training Rocky Mountain Llamas Equipment Catalog Camelidynamics with Marty McGee-Bennett Ttouch Training: Linda Tellington-Jones Phamphlet: Basics of Alpaca and Llama Care Kent Labs/Triple J Farms: Plasma and IgG Testing M & M Labs: Progesterone, blood, and mineral testing Health Certificates: Interstate Travel Requirements by State Articles Holy Criation! by Carole Van House. Originally published in Alpacas magazine, Spring 1997, this article describes how we got started and chronicles the birth of our first three alpaca crias here at Avalon Farm.   Raising Alpacas With Your Partner, The IRS - by Mike Safley Generous tax advantages for the hands on breeder and the chance to generate income, may be incentives for those wanting to exchange high stress corporate or professional lives for country living.