A recent letter (below) from Dr. Chris Cebra (DVM and noted camelid/llama veterinary researcher at Oregon State University) exonerates camelids from disease threats being purported by the The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA), various government agencies, and special interest groups such as the Wild Sheep Foundation. To download Dr. Chris Cebra's letter (09-11-2024) go to this link: https://www.packllamas.org/pdf/akban/cebra-letter.pdf Why Is This Important? Although WAFA and special interest groups have no regulatory power, they influence government agencies to enact government regulations restricting the use of pack llamas on public lands and promote the spread of misinformation. This Memo from the Ad Hoc Committee for Llama Access to Public Lands (below) provides important background information. It was sent to the WAFWA-WSI and the WHC and all western state wildlife directors, accompanying the Dr. Cebra Letter in November 2024. Memo fr...
Protect public land access; Promote hiking, packing and responsible use of public lands; debunk camelid disease myths/ misinformation & disinformation; notify pack llama users of proposed bans ...