Llamas were the main event during a recent trip by animal sciences classes from Sam Houston State University to Boyce and Sally Stalters' llama farm on O'Bannon Ranch Road. Students learned the basics about llama herd management from Sally Stalter. Photo by Richard Nira/The Huntsville Item.

An alpaca, above, is a close relation to a llama, and also was on the "guest list" for the SHSU students. Llama fiber is classified as a specialty fiber in the textile market; llama breeders extol the virtues of llama fiber as unique, soft, warm and attractive. Photo by Richard Nira/The Huntsville Item.