British Alpaca Society Code of Conduct for Alpaca Walking
Brillbury Alpacas has signed up to agreed to the 4 minimum requirements for Llama and Alpaca Trekking /Walking as set out below by the British Llama Society and British Alpaca Society:
General Good Practice
- To abide by the appropriate Health & Safety Legislation in consultation with the applicable Local Authority, including Food Hygiene where applicable.
- Consider Biosecurity measures relevant to the area and business.
- To secure adequate Public Liability Insurance and any other insurance applicable to the business.
- Consult with Local Authority regards any appropriate Welfare Licence. 2)
Route Good Practice
- To seek relevant permissions if trekking off your own land.
- Plan and risk assess accordingly in relation to your environment.
- Respect the environment and others who use it.
- Abide by Countryside Code.
Public/Client/Llama Health & Safety Good Practice
- Demonstrate a duty of care towards:
- Your Clients
- The public
- Your animals
Llama and Alpaca Welfare
- Maintain a responsible effective welfare structure towards all the animals within the business.
- To put welfare of the animals above income.
- To demonstrate good practice throughout all aspects of care both on the premises and when out trekking.