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Collectible Llamas, Inc.
P. O. Box 360717
Birmingham, AL. 35236 U.S.A
CLI IS COMMITTED TO RESPONSIBLE LLAMA BREEDING
Over the past decade the number of llama breeders and llama owners has dropped steadily, and new llama owners entering the industry have not kept pace with ones leaving - thereby creating a supply of male llamas that far outstrips the demand.
But, what may appear by some to be a challenge too large to overcome will be considered an opportunity by others.
Show Quality Altered Males: A Valuable and Overlooked Asset
CLI has taken the lead and initiated a movement within the llama community to encourage owners to geld a high percentage (probably 90% or more) of their male llamas and then promote them through the Altered Male Classes at CLI shows. The end result will be Altered Males that have proven themselves in the show ring under the toughest judges in the industry. These llamas can become exceptional show quality starter llamas for new people in addition to being excellent public relations and promotional ambassadors for individual ranches - something that most intact (show or non-show quality) males have a hard time doing. Also, with no testosterone affecting their fiber, the average diameter of Altered Males' fiber can be a few microns finer than intact males, giving the breeder yet another selling tool to promote them.
As an added incentive CLI will create additional value for Altered Males through its Registry (CLR)
by registering any altered male for one-half the normal registration fee. The registration will include a microchip. DNA will not be required for Altered Males.
CLI IS COMMITTED TO RESPONSIBLE LLAMA BREEDING
Hope to see you, your best llamas, including your Show Quality Altered Males, at Middle Tennessee University Exposition Center on the first weekend of December.
This is one Event in the industry that you just can't miss. Tell a friend and come on!
