The 2009 Green Mountain Alpaca Fall Spectacular is proud to support the UMass Camelid Studies Program and the Quechua Benefit through the Herdsire Silent Auction and the Red Hot Raffle! UMass Amherst Camelid Studies Program The Camelid Studies Program, under the direction of Dr. Stephen R. Purdy, DVM, an experienced Camelid practitioner and speaker, encompasses undergraduate and graduate teaching, veterinary and owner seminars, practical humane research projects, and laboratory and outpatient services for alpacas and llamas. The goals of the Camelid Studies Program are to expose undergraduate and graduate students, owners, and practicing veterinarians to the latest techniques in Camelid medicine, surgery, reproduction and management. Donations from alpaca owners are being used to set up office and laboratory space for the program. Quechua Benefit Quechua Benefit is a non-profit charitable organization. Its mission it to deliver dental assistance, clothing, school supplies and food to the Quechua people of Peru. Quechua Benefit’s operating principle: Serve the children first. All the shoes, blankets, warm clothes, toys and school supplies distributed each year are for children. At the dental clinic, the children receive treatment first, followed by the adults as time permits. To make a contribution of your own or to learn more about this worthy cause, please go online to www.QuechuaBenefit.org.

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