Alpaca 101 With Dr. Pam Walker

Join camelid veterinarian Dr. Pamela Walker, DVM, MS (Diplomate ACVIM) for an educational webinar focused on practical health care for alpacas and other camelids. This session provides essential guidance for owners and breeders on recognizing normal behavior, maintaining herd health, monitoring body condition, and preventing common medical issues.

Dr. Walker will walk through the fundamentals of camelid anatomy, herd health management, parasite monitoring, vaccinations, and common medical conditions that alpaca owners should understand. Participants will also learn practical techniques for evaluating animal health, performing routine checks, and recognizing early warning signs that require veterinary care.

Whether you are new to camelids or an experienced owner looking to strengthen your herd management skills, this webinar offers practical, veterinarian-approved insights to help you keep your animals healthy and thriving.

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic digestive anatomy and physiology of camelids and how it impacts feeding and nutrition
• Recognize normal alpaca behavior and health indicators during daily observation
• Perform basic herd health monitoring, including body condition scoring and FAMACHA assessment
• Identify common internal and external parasites and understand modern parasite management strategies
• Implement routine vaccination and preventative health programs for alpacas and crias
• Recognize early warning signs of illness or medical emergencies that require veterinary care
• Understand key elements of a well-stocked alpaca farm medical kit
• Apply best practices for housing, pasture management, and herd organization to support animal health

We will have an open question and answer period following the presentation.

Please note:

• Advanced registration is required for this event.
• This webinar is free to all Alpaca Association of Michigan members.
• If you need to join the association, membership starts at just $25/year. Click here to join.
• Event details will be mailed after membership has been confirmed.