Spring has never been more welcome – signs of new growth, longer days and a route out of lockdown that will we hope soon see businesses open and welcoming visitors for alpaca walks and experiences. Meanwhile Zoom is established as part of our new normal and enterprising alpaca owners have been using this online platform to brighten business meetings, entertain children and generally bring alpaca cheer into homes. In this issue BAS judge Jo Bridge, Hilly Ridge Alpacas, and Bob Crosbie from Bobcat Alpacas in Scotland, tell us about their alpaca Zoom experiences and young handler Darcey Croshaw’s story highlights how an over the fence encounter with alpacas can make someone’s day. But there are events, and hands on experiences, that Zoom cannot replace, including the BAS National Show. BAS judge Barbara Hetherington, Beck Brow Alpacas takes us behind the scenes. Staying healthy has been the focus for us all this past year and in this issue we take a look at several health related topics.
