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.