Robert Van Saun, DVM - Alpaca Nutrition Seminar [back
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Robert Van Saun, DVM, PhD will present a half-day seminar on Alpaca Nutrition. Dr. Van Saun is the author of the chapter entitled “Feeding the Alpaca” in The Complete Alpaca Book and is the Extension Veterinarian/Professor of Veterinary Science at Pennsylvania State University. His special interests include:
- Pregnancy nutrition and its influence on health, production and reproduction
- Metabolic diseases and their prevention
- Nutritional formulation and management of domestic animals – Dairy and Beef Cattle, Small Ruminants (sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas), and Horses
- Nutritional Diagnostics
- Nutrition-Disease-Reproduction Interrelationships
Recent events have underscored the importance of nutrition awareness and the need for continuing education for breeders. Co-hosts, Chesapeake Alpacas, Millstone Manor, and Prairie Lake Alpacas urge breeders to take advantage of this opportunity to learn from THE leading authority on alpaca nutrition. In addition, representatives from Poulin Grain Company will also be on hand to answer breeders questions and address any concerns.
Part One of this two-part series will be held on Friday, June 13, 2008 in two 1/2 day sessions (Session A: 8am-12pm and Session B: 1pm -5pm) , and will be an introduction to the Nutritional Needs of Alpacas, focusing on the importance of testing forages and water sources and interpreting the results. At the completion of Part One, you may be asked to complete homework such as testing of your forages and water.
Part Two will be held on the afternoon of Saturday, September 6, 2008. Part Two will cover Developing a Balanced Nutrition Plan based on your farm’s individual test results, how nutrition affects reproduction and the latest research in nutrition. For those not able to attend Part 1 on June 13th, it will be repeated the morning of September 6, just prior to Part Two.
Come and meet the representatives from Poulin Grain. They will be available to answer any questions about their alpaca feed formulas and free-choice minerals. Poulin Grain supports alpaca breeders with an educated staff that includes a veterinarian, nutritionist, as well as their sales staff. Click here to visit Poulin Grain's Website.
Dates: Friday, June 13, 2008 (Part I) and Saturday, September 6, 2008 (Part II)
Sponsors: Chesapeake Alpacas, Millstone Manor, and Prairie Lake Alpacas
Location for Part 1: Prairie Lake Alpacas
13711 John Cline Road
Smithsburg, Maryland
Location for Part 2: Chesapeake Alpacas
6304 Kent Point Road
Stevensville, Maryland
Cost: Part 1 - $75.00 ($50 additional person per farm)
Part 2 - $50.00 ($25 additional person per farm)
Seminar Materials, Refreshments and Lunch Included.
Contact: To register, contact Sue Hull at 301-582-9494 or email suebhull@aol.com
Please mail checks made out to Sue Hull to: 14103 Rockdale Road, Clear Spring, MD 21722
URLs: Chesapeake Alpacas, Millstone Manor, and Prairie Lake Alpacas
Alpaca Breeders Educational Summit [back
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Ameripaca Alpaca Breeding Company and Twin Beeches Alpacas are proud to sponsor the first annual Alpaca Breeders Educational Summit. For the inaugural year of 2008, we will be celebrating with 2 weekends of educational seminars. We are honored to have David Pugh, DVM, Cheryl Gehly and Gail Campbell, DVM as our speakers. All three are noted experts and enthusiasts in the alpaca industry.
Ameripaca and Twin Beeches will be presenting their best breeding stock, foundation females, mama-baby packages, junior herdsires and fiber animals in a creative pen sale format. There are deals to be had and a surprise bonus in every pen--as well as incentives for multiple purchases. Each weekend will conclude with the raffle of a female alpaca.
Both weekends will be filled with valuable alpaca farming information. There will be food, fun, and surprises including raffles, drawings, door prizes and "Breeders Bucks." You are cordially invited to join us for this event!
Register now via our event web site (http://www.abesummit.com) or call for more information at: Ameripaca 410-867-4204 or Twin Beeches 410-867-7652
Dates: Sept. 19-20 and October 4-5, 2008
Sponsors: Ameripaca Alpaca Breeding Co. and Twin Beeches Alpacas
Cost: $200 per person ($300 for both weekends)
Location: 595 Owensville Road
West River, MD 20778
Contact: Ameripaca 410-867-4204 or Twin Beeches 410-867-7652
URL: http://www.abesummit.com
National Alpaca Farm Days [back
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National Alpaca Farm Days are September 27-28, 2008. The Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association marketing committee has designed a comprehensive plan to increase awareness of alpacas, and they encourage you to visit an alpaca farm. Their goal is for you to easily find an alpaca farm or ranch in your area to visit on Sept 27th and/or 28th. This will give you an opportunity to learn about alpacas and meet new people living this satisfying and rewarding lifestyle in your area.
By now you may have seen the national ad running through September promoting National Alpaca Farm Days or perhaps you read an article in the summer issue of Alpacas® Magazine that mentions www.NationalAlpacaFarmDays.com. Whatever the reason, we are glad you are interested in finding a listing of participating farms located near you.
You may have already seen posters in some retail establishments, such as your vet’s office, feed store, western clothing store, etc. Many states have received proclamations from their Governors declaring the last weekend in September as National Alpaca Farm Days. A lot of AOBA alpaca farm members are participating over the weekend and will be open for visitors. Check the website for days and hours open. Every farm has their unique style of welcoming and educating visitors and you won’t want to miss this experience!
Dates: Sept. 27-28, 2008
URL: http://www.nationalalpacafarmdays.com
NAFD Poster: View the NAFD poster design
Television Ads: NAFD Ad
E-mail: member@aobamail.com
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