Alpaca Farm - Mulberry Alpacas in Ashland, Oregon

Located in the mountains of Ashland, Oregon

Tuesday, 13 May, 2008

The Mulberry Alpaca Library

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Welcome to Mulberry Alpacas' growing library of articles covering a broad swathe of issues relating to the ownership, history, breeding, business and enjoyment of alpacas. We will regularly add to the library so please come back soon to see our latest articles.

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Article	Category	Last Updated
Wool ... and its place in the English language	History	-0/2-/2007
A short but fascinating history of the positioning of wool and woolen products in the English language. Light hearted but informative [more]
Don Julio Barreda 1919-2006	History	-0/4-/2006
The life and times of the unarguable father of the industry. [more]
AOBA - The Great Alpaca Marketing Machine	History	-1/1-/2005
A discussion of AOBA and it's role in marketing and creating the generic demand for alpaca ownership. [more]
Microchips	Husbandry	-1/1-/2005
Micro chipping of livestock is of growing concern and governments around the world are introducing legislation to make chipping compulsory. This arti [more]
Titus And The Golden Fleece	History	-1/1-/2005
In 1844 Queen Victoria despatched two alpaca fleeces from Windsor Castle to the Salts mill in Bradford and was delighted with the fine, light, lustrou [more]
Titus Salt Obituary from the London Times	History	-1/1-/2005
A copy of the actual obituary from the London Times .... [more]
The Secret of the Incan Khipu	History	-1/1-/2005
The emergence of new historical knowledge about the Andean culture and knotted signs [more]
The Emperor's New Clothes	Business	-1/1-/2005
The only way for fibre economics to add up is to retain ownership of the wool through processing and, more importantly, at the retail end where the pr [more]
Strong Auctions and Cheating in the Show-Ring	Business	-1/1-/2005
I think the title says it all .....! [more]
Its All in the Branding	Business	-1/1-/2005
An article about how it is possible over time to create a brand through focus, effort and determination. [more]
The Stormy History of Peru Since the Time of the Spanish Conquistadores	History	-0/6-/2005
A chronology (timeline) of key events in Peruvian history since the sixteenth century. [more]
The "Dollar a Day" Dress	Fiber	-0/6-/2005
A BBC TV documentary recently featured a section on the alpaca farmers of Peru. Here is a description of the documentary and a transcript of the featu [more]
A Comparative Analysis Of Alpaca Breed Type and Standards	Husbandry	-0/6-/2005
This is a wonderfully balanced and comprehensive article on the application of breed standards in the alpaca industry. Written By Jude Anderson, Maggi [more]
Economics and Cultural Differences Explained --- Using Alpacas	Business	-0/0-/0000
A light hearted look at alpacas' place in society [more]
The Alpaca Advantage	Business	-0/0-/0000
High quality alpacas are a fundamental part of any breeding programme. Here’s some great advice on how to buy fabulous foundation animals. [more]
A Comprehensive Guide to Alpaca Pre-Purchase Examinations	Business	-0/0-/0000
Considering the sizable investment of time, money and emotion that goes into purchasing an alpaca, a pre-purchase examination by a licensed veterinari [more]