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vitamin/minerals in fescue
TO: Forage Electronic Mail Group
From: Jimmy Henning, University of Kentucky
Re: Vitamin/mineral content of fescue
Dr. Larry Watson, Livestock Management Services
Box 351, Sycamore, IL 60178 would like information
on the the Vitamin A,D,E and trace mineral content
of tall fescue pasture and hay, especially the
vitamin content.
You may contact him directly by mail
or phone 815 756 5100
or fax 815 756 6310
or you can send the data to me and I will forward it.
Jimmy Henning
UK Agronomy
N-122 ASC-N
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
606 257 3144/fax 323-1952
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Jimmy C Henning
UK Agronomy
Ph 606 257 3144
Fx 606 323 1952
jhenning@ca.uky.edu
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From: camelid@aol.com (Camelid)
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Subject: Llama Faq 1
Date: 26 Mar 1994 02:48:02 -0500
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LLAMA FACT SHEET
Background Basics
Llamas are members of the camel (camelid) family. Camelids originated
on the central plains of North America where they lived 40 million
years ago. Three million years ago llama-like animals dispersed to
South America. By the end of the last ice age (10,000-12,000 years
ago) camelids were extinct in North America. Llamas were domesticated
from guanacos in the Andean highlands of Peru 4,000-5,000 years ago
and are among the oldest domestic animals in the world. Primarily a
beast of burden, they provided native herdsmen with meat, wool for
clothing, hide for shelter, pellets for fuel and offerings to their
gods. Today there are an estimated 50,000 llamas in the United
States and Canada.
Physical Facts
Life span: About 20 years
Average height: 45" at shoulder, 5-6' at the head
Average weight: 250-400 lbs.
Average gestation: 350 days
Birth: A single baby (cria) is normally born, without assistance,
from a standing mother during daylight hours. Twinning is rare.
Babies: Average birth weight is 18-35 lbs. Babies are normally up and
nursing within 90 minutes. They are weaned at about 5-6 months.
Reproduction: Females are first bred at 14-18 months of age. Llamas do
not have a heat cycle but are induced ovulators (ovulation
occurs 24-36 hours after breeding). Thus they can be bred
at any time of the year.
Color: Wool ranges from white to black, with shades of gray, beige,
brown, red and roan between. It may be solid, spotted or marked
in an array of patterns.
Health: Because llamas and their ancestors are specially suited to the
harsh environment of their Andean homeland, North American
owners will find them remarkably hardy, healthy, easy to care
for and virtually disease-free.
Llamas are environmentally sensitive, intelligent creatures. Their feet,
comprised of soft pads with 2 toenails, impact the environment less than
the boots of an average hiker, yet llamas are strong. A conditioned
llama can carry approximately 25% to 30% of its body weight, making a
llama as strong, if not stronger, than a horse.
Llamas are great working partners and family pets. They have predictable,
calm responses to new situations. Llamas are trustworthy. Their
intelligent, gentle nature allows even small children to interact with
them. The fiber of llamas can be spun and woven into sweaters, blankets,
hats and the like. Llamas are used in animal facilitative therapy because
of their calming effects. Families can get involved with llamas in 4-H,
Scouts and other youth groups.
Llamas make excellent guardian animals for sheep herds. They have similar
dietary requirements and will defend the herd from many types of predatory
animals.
Llamas have discrete bathroom habits. Their pelleted droppings, similar
to a deer, are virtually odorless and are generally deposited in the
communal dung pile. This neatness minimizes parasite contamination,
reduces fly problems and makes cleanup easier for the owner. A llama's
effective digestive system also helps to eliminate introduction of
noxious weeds into the environment. These pellets also make a superb
fertilizer for home and garden.
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From: camelid@aol.com (Camelid)
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Subject: Llama faq2 Periodicals
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Lotta stuff here tell me if you are intersested!
Llamas Magazine
P.O. Box 100
Herald, CA 95638
Subscription: $25.00 for 8 issues/year; $30.00 in Canada; $35 Other Foreign
$45.00 for 16 issues (2 years); $55 in Canada; $65 Other Foreign
Llama Life
2259 County Road 220
Durango, CO 81301-8019
Subscription: $16.00 for 4 issues/year; $26.00 in Canada; $40 Other Foreign
The Llama Link
Drawer 1995
Kalispell, MT 59903-1995
Voluntary Subscription: $12.00 for 12 issues;
Canada - paid subscription only $24.00 for 12 issues
Backcountry Llama News
2857 Rose Valley Loop
Kelso, WA 98626
$10/year $18/2 years Canada $12/yr Foreign $18yr
Llama Banner
Box 1968
Manhattan, KS 66502
$24/year (Canada & Mexico add $6/yr)Llama Periodicals:
Llamas Magazine
P.O. Box 100
Herald, CA 95638
Subscription: $25.00 for 8 issues/year; $30.00 in Canada; $35 Other Foreign
$45.00 for 16 issues (2 years); $55 in Canada; $65 Other Foreign
Llama Life
2259 County Road 220
Durango, CO 81301-8019
Subscription: $16.00 for 4 issues/year; $26.00 in Canada; $40 Other Foreign
The Llama Link
Drawer 1995
Kalispell, MT 59903-1995
Voluntary Subscription: $12.00 for 12 issues;
Canada - paid subscription only $24.00 for 12 issues
Backcountry Llama News
2857 Rose Valley Loop
Kelso, WA 98626
$10/year $18/2 years Canada $12/yr Foreign $18yr
Llama Banner
Box 1968
Manhattan, KS 66502
$24/year (Canada & Mexico add $6/yr)
Camelids!
An Online electronic journal
To Subscribe Contact: camalid@aol.com
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Date: 29 Sep 95 11:54:16 EDT
From: Steven H Muntz <75032.3011@compuserve.com>
To: sanet-mg@amani.ces.ncsu.edu
Subject: On-Farm Processing of Poultry
Hello,
I have been trying to get a better understanding of the law relating to on-farm
processing of small numbers of poultry. I recently got a copy of Public Law
90-492 that supposedly permits on-farm processing without federal inspection,
for up to 1,000 birds. Unfortunately, this law is pretty difficult to translate
without a lawyer. Has anyone written a short synopsis of what the laws really
allow or disallow? I would sure love a copy. I also need to know more about
where state laws fit in, and how to know which laws take precedence.
In discussion with State and Federal officials in my own state of Kentucky, I
have been told that it is illegal to sell any poultry that has not been
federally inspected. That would be okay if there was a federally inspected
plant in the state that would take small numbers of birds from independant
growers, but that is not the case. What is the recoures for the small farmer
who wants to raise specialty chickens for the community?
I would appreciate any response from anyone who has experience in this area.
E-Mail is fine, or you can contact me at:
Steve Muntz
Heifer Project International
3301 Spencer Pike
Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
606-497-0603