Read and Breed May 2010

THE NEWSLETTER

MAY 2010

ISSUE 62

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REGION OF THE AUSTRALIAN ALPACA ASSOCIATION LTD

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Inside this issue: President’s Report

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Eradication of Louse

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Mt Pleasant Conveners Report 11 Handling day at Serenity

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New Fleece Calculator

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Mt Pleasant Show Results

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Drought Proof your Farm

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SA Region Information Day

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Merchandise

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Regional Committee

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Cover Photo:‘Almost Twins’ Tabitha and Miranda Kindly supplied by Lomavista Alpacas

A word or two from the Editors, As new publishers ,we are pleased to have survived our first edition, and with the many positive and encouraging comments which we received, we have decided to do it all again! Thanks to all who have submitted ads and articles for this issue, your input is very much appreciated.

We have some exciting alpaca events approaching in South Australia. The information day at Ambersun in June will be very interesting for both novice and experienced alpaca people. If we all learn just one thing from such an event, our alpacas health and well being will be far better off for it.

Sorry machos! Also in June is the ladies lunch, where, over a good meal, we girls will discuss important things like what colour toenail polish we should use on the fawn girls for the next show and other such other vital girlie things!?

Girls - I hope we will all be wearing alpaca on the day!

The 2nd National Alpaca week is upon us again. It is interesting that the number of studs involved this year is down. Prior to NAW, the SA Region successfully ran the annual Alpaca Extravaganza weekend, an event where farmers and the general public had become aware of, and recognised as, an annual alpaca information event. This year the Oakbank day is being incorporated with NAW (moving back to the Extravaganza idea)–perhaps this day can grow and annually run in conjunction with NAW as a SA Region Extravaganza weekend without studs having to be financially tied to both. A SA Region alpaca auction added to the weekend would fill a gap which is non existant in SA at present. Just food for thought!

Your editors, Rhonda and Sharon.

IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT THE SA REGION ACKNOWLEDGES THE PASSING OF HARRIET DAVISON OF ILLAWARRA ALPACAS. HARRIET WAS AN INSPIRATION TO THE END AND A FRIEND TO ALL. SHE WILL BE SADLY MISSED.

All members are invited to submit photographs for use on the cover and in the newsletter MAY 2010

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OUR PRESIDENT’S REPORT March saw the start of a new show season and another good show was put together by Kerry and Jolyon. It was nice to see some new Judges coming into South Australia as well. I know Angela Preuss enjoyed her visit. Although the show did have a tinge of sadness at the end with Jolyon announcing that next year will be the last Mt Pleasant show that he and Kerry will run. So should you want to look at running a show please contact Jolyon and Kerry.

They would be more than willing to guide you through their journey of convening the 2011 show. So you can take over in 2012.

Whilst on the subject of shows could I just remind you that as part of the showing rules you are required to stay to the end of the show unless you have made prior arrangements with the convenor. There are a number of reasons for this, courtesy and safety being just two of them. It also makes it confusing for those members who are new to showing and just see people leave and assume that it is all right to do so.

I recently had a lengthy meeting with Jenny McAuliffe our representative on the Board of Directors and the chair of the showing and judging panel regarding our RAS. I know many of you have expressed your concerns about the show not having AAA accreditation and wanting the show to be recognised.

As you receive this newsletter National Alpaca Week will be upon us. It is a little disappointing that not so many studs have taken part this year. I do wonder if some of you feel that as a yearly event it is to frequent? If so perhaps you could let me know.

South Australia now has a member on the National Board. It has been some time we have had this. Perry has taken over the IT/Website portfolio from Steve Rowley in Queensland.

Although Perry is the representative for South Queensland/Northern NSW and Eastern Victoria, he is happy to chat to those of you who have concerns that would involve the board.

Finally, ending on a sad note, many of you knew Harriet Davison from Illawarra. Harriet passed away on 8th April after a long illness. During her time in the industry she made a huge contribution and managed to make one last appearance in the show-ring at the Sydney Royal this year. She will be greatly missed and I’m sure that you will all join me in sending condolences to Ian and the rest of her family.

Your President, Sarah Wheeler

IES LOOK LAD

Alpaca Ladies Lunch Thursday 17th June 2010 at 12 noon House of Hahndorf (previously known as Muggleton’s).

This is just a time for the girls of all ages in the industry to get together and have a chat over lunch.

So whether you have one, two or more alpacas join us for lunch. Please let me know if you will be joining us for lunch. Contact Sarah on 8388 3051 or email alpacas@prados.com.au Page 4

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CALENDAR 1st May – 10th May 2010

National Alpaca Week

12th June 2010

SA Committee Event—Alpaca Information Day at Ambersun Mt Compass (see page 30 and 31 in this issue for details)

17th June 2010

Alpaca Ladies Lunch at House of Hahndorf (see opposite page for details)

30th June 2010

Entries close for Colour Classic

30th

Q Alpaca return due to be completed in time for RAS

June 2010

6th-8th

August 2010

Colour Classic Murray Bridge, incorporating SA Region AGM

2nd-11th September 2010

Royal Adelaide Show

4th October 2010

Strathalbyn Show

16th October 2010

Clare Show

SA REGION WEBSITE SA Region has their own website which is free to members to use.

It can be found at www.aaasa.com.au To access the members section, you will need a username and password.

For this you will need to contact Sharon Warland at waradenealpacas@gmail.com When requesting your password, please send me your herd code (eg: Waradene is JSW).

The members section will have a lot of information not normally available to the public.

You can also put in classifieds to sell alpacas, fleece and services.

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HEALTH AND EDUCATION Eradication of the camelid biting louse, Bovicola breviceps in a small camelid herd Jane Vaughan BVSc PhD MACVSc

This paper is adapted from one written by the author in conjunction with Dr Ian Carmichael, that appeared in the winter edition of Alpacas Australia magazine in 1999 and is being reprinted with the permission of AAA and the author.

Alpacas are produced for their luxury fibre and lice infection may result in fleece price penalties. Bovicola breviceps is a biting (chewing) louse which has been recorded from the alpaca, llama and guanaco. Lice are very host specific parasites. Those found on the alpaca or llama are different from those found on cattle, sheep or goats. There has been no recorded transmission of lice to or from camelids and ruminant livestock.

Biting lice are found at the base of hair shafts, close to or on the surface of the skin. On alpacas they may be found on any part of the body but are more common around the base of the tail, along the sides of the thorax and abdomen, on the upper part of the limbs, and in the flank. Shearers tend to initially find them when they do the first broad cut on the hind leg. Biting lice do not in fact bite their host or directly damage the skin. They feed by chewing on scurf which is sloughed off from the skin, hence the alternative name “chewing lice�.

Life Cycle and Survival As with other Bovicola species, the life cycle of B breviceps is simple. Adult lice copulate, then the female deposits fertilised eggs onto hair fibres. The eggs hatch within 1-2 weeks to give rise to a first stage nymph. The nymph undergoes 3 moults as it matures to adult size. Maturation takes 2-3 weeks. The life cycle can be completed in as little as 3-5 weeks. Adults may live on average for 30-50 days.

In most associations of lice with their host there is a seasonality in the natural levels of infestation, with lice numbers increasing over winter and declining in hot weather. Most current reports are of lice detected at shearing in late spring or early summer. This is probably due to a build up in lice numbers in the cooler months preceding shearing.

The survival of lice which are freed from their host on inanimate objects or shed into the environment is unknown. Longevity of starved arthropods is governed to a large degree by their metabolic rate and this is, in turn, dependent upon temperature. Over a limited range, metabolic rate is directly proportional to environmental temperature, which means that lice off the animal will live longer at lower temperatures, but they cannot survive for extended periods. Studies in New Zealand (Heath, 1973) on cattle and goat lice showed that at least half of the adult female lice were dead within 2½ days of being removed from their host and all were dead within 5 days. Nymphs survived for 4 - 6 days. Some eggs hatched in 8 - 12 days, but the unfed newly emerged first stage nymphs lived no longer than 12 hours.

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HEALTH AND EDUCATION ‌..cont.

By Dr Jane Vaughan

Transmission On the basis of these findings the chance of transfer of lice via inanimate objects such as common grooming utensils, blankets or harnesses which are in constant use may be quite high and owners should be aware of this and disinfect them accordingly. In the case of housing, bedding or pasture, a 14 day period based on the incubation of the egg, or 7 days if only adult or nymphal lice are considered, would be sufficient to ensure absolute protection in the absence of any additional control by chemical or physical means.

Louse eggs are firmly attached to whole hair fibres. Alpacas are unlikely to shed whole hairs when rolling and even if they happen to do so and a small percentage of attached eggs survive and hatch, the newly emerged nymphs are likely to perish within hours. Spread of lice amongst alpacas via communal rolling areas is one of the least likely mechanisms of transmission.

The major source of transmission of lice from animal to animal is most probably associated with situations where close body contact occurs. There are numerous such occasions which owners will readily recognise (eg mating, lactating female with cria at foot, communal transport or shared stables). In addition, as mentioned above, the use of contaminated grooming and harness equipment on multiple animals could be very important.

Diagnosis Adult B breviceps are 1-1.5 mm long. They are smaller than adult sheep or cattle lice, and are thus harder to see with the naked eye. Alpacas should be examined for lice in good light, preferably outdoors in sunlight. The base of the hair fibres in several of the favoured sites (see above) should be carefully observed for lice or attached eggs. Lice tend to move away from the light as the fleece is opened so it is necessary to make numerous partings in the favoured sites. Some individuals are much more adept at detecting lice than others, hence it is unwise to assume that a single negative examination of a herd or a few animals in a herd guarantees that they are completely free from lice.

Another factor is that lice numbers are likely to be at their lowest, perhaps even undetectable levels, in summer; failure to find lice at that time of the year is not conclusive evidence that all animals are negative. Because of the direct animal to animal transmission of lice, the variation in susceptibility of individuals and the difficulty in detecting very low numbers of lice on animals, a single infected animal on a property suggests that all animals on that property are potentially exposed.

Adverse Effects on Camelids In most animal hosts, heavy infestations of biting lice cause irritation which leads to rubbing and scratching. In sheep and goats this can lead to severe fleece derangement with loss in fleece value.

Fowler (1998) reports that in heavy infestations in llamas the coat lacks lustre and has a ragged appearance and the animal may bite and rub itself. These signs have not yet been observed in alpacas infested with biting lice in Australia. Heavily infested animals in New South Wales and South Australia were detected only at shearing and gave no indication through extra rolling, rubbing or scratching that they were irritated by the infestation. Furthermore, obvious detrimental effects were not present in the fleeces of these infested animals. We can therefore expect most infestations of lice in alpacas not to cause clinical signs or noticeable fleece damage and to be only detected at shearing or during a specific search for them. Moreover, only certain stressed animals in the herd (eg debilitated animals or those with concurrent disease, lactating females, working males), or genetically susceptible or immunocompromised individuals are likely to develop heavy infestations; the remaining animals may harbour only small residual infestations (eg at the base of the neck), or no detectable infestation at all.

These comments do not imply that B breviceps cannot be responsible for fleece damage or skin irritation in alpacas, simply that there are no available publications which confirm this idea, nor, as yet, is there subjective or documented evidence from the Australian experience to support it.

MAY 2010

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HEALTH AND EDUCATION….cont

by Dr Jane Vaughan

Control and Eradication Alpaca and llama owners and breeders need to understand the following: Lice are host specific, therefore infected animals could only have caught lice from other alpacas or llamas.

Lice are eradicable. If the herd is treated correctly, the louse population can be removed permanently.

At this stage there is insufficient evidence to conclude that fleece quality in heavily infested alpacas could be compromised, but this possibility should be taken seriously.

The major reasons why louse eradication fails in sheep are: Mismustering – This is less of a problem in alpaca and llama herds as numbers within herds are much lower than sheep flocks.

Recontamination by wandering stock – Alpacas and llamas rarely have an opportunity to wander and most camelid farms are non-adjacent.

Poor boundary fencing – Again, most camelid farms do not share common boundary fences. In cases that do, it is important to communicate with the neighbouring camelid farm about lice infestation and control measures being undertaken.

Incorrect application of lousicide.

Eradication on a property is achievable given a determined approach, but is a waste of effort unless steps to prevent reinfestation are instituted. Alpacas and llamas have easy access to other camelid herds through mobile matings, shows, sales and agistment. Because of the mobility of animals, owners must be aware of possible re-infestation at outside sites or from visiting animals, even after initial eradication on their property. Mobile matings in particular provide an excellent means of reinfection of camelids by lice because of their prolonged close contact whilst mating.

Treatment No lousicide products are registered for use in alpacas and llamas and owners need to be aware of the off-label use in camelids.

Synthetic pyrethroids such as cypermethrin (eg Cypercare Off-Shears Pour-On Sheep Bodylice Treatmentâ) need to be applied within 24 hours of shearing to cleanly shorn sheep. Alpacas and llamas do not usually have their head or lower legs cleanly shorn, and often have more fibre left along the dorsal midline to prevent sunburn. The distribution of synthetic pyrethroids following backline treatment is very uneven. Synthetic pyrethroids are therefore unsuitable for lice eradication in camelids.

Pour-on organophosphates such as fenthion (eg Tiguvon Pour-On Cattle Lice Insecticideâ), although used successfully to treat the first infested alpaca in Western Australia involve risk of overdosing. There have been two anecdotal reports that alpaca fibre is stained/becomes greasy at the point of application, and is only removed at shearing time (R Dixon, G Jackson, personal communication). Pour-on applications are easy to use but they will not kill all lice, hence are unsuited for a concentrated attempt at lice eradication on a property.

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HEALTH AND EDUCATION….. cont

by Dr Jane Vaughan

Insect growth regulators such as triflumuron (eg Zapp Pour-On Lousicide for Sheepâ) and diflubenzuron (eg Fleececareâ and Strikeâ) work by inhibiting chitin synthesis, thus killing nymphs which need to synthesise chitin to moult successfully. These products do not kill adult lice, but rely on them dying naturally over several weeks. The period of persistence of these products in alpaca fleece has not been determined and it should not be assumed that it is similar to that in sheep wool. Although these products are possibly suitable for lice control in camelids they do not necessarily guarantee eradication and are therefore not recommended for this purpose.

Successful lice eradication has previously consisted of 3 treatments of diazinon (eg Topclip Blue Shieldâ, Di-Jetâ and Jetdipâ), 14 days apart using sheep dilution rates and with the interval based on the estimated incubation period of lice eggs (Vaughan and Carmichael 1999). This treatment was used on several hundred alpacas in South Australia and New South Wales without adverse effects.

Recently, Elanco Animal Health released a new sheep product, Extinosad® Jetting Fluid (25 g/L spinosad suspension concentrate), for the control of lice and treatment and prevention of blowfly strike in long wool. The active ingredient, derived from the bacterium Saccharopolyspora spinosa, is the first member of the spinosyn class of insecticides and acts on the nervous system of invertebrates such as lice, causing muscle contractions, paralysis and death (Salgado 1998). Extinosad ® has a nil withholding period for wool and meat and a nil export slaughter interval in sheep as the spinosad breaks down in ultraviolet light after application, leaving wool free of chemical residues therefore minimising risks of exposure of shearers and wool handlers. Extinosad ® is not a scheduled poison or a dangerous good.

A lice eradication trial was run over 13 months following shearing and diagnosis of lice in a small herd of South American camelids in November 2001. The objective of the trial was to determine whether spinosad combined with a wetting agent and applied twice at a 2-3 week interval could eradicate lice on alpacas and llamas.

Approximately 6 weeks after shearing, 24 mature alpacas and 1 llama (age range 1-15 years, body weight 45-140 kg) were shower-dipped in a diluted mixture of Extinosad®. Extinosad® was added to the sump of the shower dip at a rate of 1 mL per litre of water (1:1000). A wetting agent, alcohol alkoxylate 1000 g/L (BS 1000 Bio-degradable Surfactant®, Crop Care Australasia, Pinkenba, Queensland) was added at the same rate of 1 mL per litre of water (1:1000) to ensure alpacas were wet to the skin thoroughly. The contents of the sump were mixed for 5 minutes before dipping commenced.

The sump was topped up as necessary with fresh dilutions of spinosad and wetting agent both prepared at a rate of 1:1000. At the end of dipping, 200 L of dipping fluid had been removed by 25 camelids (8 litres per animal).

Dip wash samples were collected before dipping (13.1 mg/L spinosad), after 12 alpacas had been treated (14.7 mg/L spinosad) and after all camelids had been treated (15.6 mg/L spinosad). Results indicated that preferential removal of spinosad from the jetting fluid by chemical or mechanical means (‘stripping’) did not occur.

Animals were shower-dipped for a second time 17 days later. Spinosad will kill adult lice and nymphs but not unhatched eggs. Because alpacas and llamas have little lanolin on their fibre, residual concentrations of spinosad are unknown and may be inadequate to kill nymphs emerging from eggs present on the hair fibres at the time of the initial treatment. After dipping, the animals were placed on paddocks that had not had stock on them for at least seven days. Alpacas were prevented from contacting all untreated camelids during the trial.

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National Alpaca Week is being held again this year.

May 1st to May 9th The South Australian Region will begin the week with a promotion day to be held at Place; Oakbank Area School Date; Saturday 1st of May. Time; 10 am to 4 pm.

Entry is free.

BBQ will be held between 12 noon and 2 pm. Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be available to purchase.

Alpacas on show, fleece and products will be for sale.

During the rest of the week several alpaca studs will be opening their farms to visitors. This is a good opportunity to check out stud males and alpacas for sale.

Some studs will be doing demonstrations of spinning and will have handmade products for sale.

For a list of studs open dates and times please visit the AAASA website. website. www.aaasa.com.au.

Insight Peru I am sure that many of you have read Ian Davison’s article on Insight Peru and many of you may have sent donations. The team of Ophthalmologists, anaesthetist, optometrist, nurses and team leader Dr Stuart Randell leave for Chivay Peru on 15th May. Dr Randell has agreed to set up a blog for those wanting to follow this important mission. The Insight Peru blog can be found at http://insightperu.blogspot.com/ .

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SHOW CONVENORS REPORT - MT PLEASANT

Mt Pleasant Show 2010 The Mt Pleasant Show is one of the most popular country shows for gate numbers in South Australia, and it seems this may also be the case for alpacas.

With record entry numbers for animals at 161 and a healthy fleece class of 68, we looked like being pushed for space in the shed, as well as time on show day. As it turned out, we were able to fit everybody into the shed and still maintain a full compliment fleece display.

Our judge, Angela Preuss, and her apprentice, Shane Carey, both first timers for any SA show were able to keep the judging of animals moving along at a fair clip and we ran pretty well to time.

Unlike some previous shows, the numbers in each class were fairly well spread over most ages and colours, which made for a more entertaining show. Unfortunately though, Suri numbers still seem to be very thin on the ground at shows with only ten being entered. Not sure how we overcome this lack of entries, but a quick check of the AAA database reveals there are some 400 registered Suri in this state. Surely the breeders can get a few more of these to the shows? I’d love to see at least twenty at each of the upcoming shows this year.

The weather turned out to be pretty good, with a nice breeze keeping the temperature at a comfortable level, even when the sun came out from the thin cloud layer. I must say that the airflow in the shed is vastly better than what we had to put up with in the marquee a few years back.

I would like to thank all the helpers who gave their assistance leading up to and on the day. Without this it would all be too much for us to handle.

I would also like to touch on some points that came up during the show to make sure everyone is up to date with what is expected of them at shows in SA. A reminder that there are rules regarding advertising banners in the shed. These are set out in the show schedule, which accompanies entry forms. “No advertisements, displays or notices are permitted in or on any pens or structures until after the completion of all judging, with the exception of one stud banner/sign per exhibitor, the dimensions of which is not to exceed 1200mm x 600mm.”

Regarding the dress standard : “Black pants or trousers with white coat must be worn, along with black or dark coloured enclosed shoes/boots. No runners or sandals will be permitted in the ring.” No clothing, including hats and caps should display any stud advertising whilst the exhibitor is in the ring.

Exhibitors are also reminded that they should not commence leaving the show until judging has been completed, unless they have sought permission from the Chief Steward. There is an expectation that exhibitors will assist with the breakdown and storage of pens at the end of the show.

This one is peculiar to the Mt Pleasant Show every four years. Voting! If you are going to be exhibiting at the show, and it is election day as it was this year, plan ahead and request a postal vote. It might save a bit of anguish if we run overtime.

Congratulations to all the exhibitors who took home ribbons and awards for both animals and fleeces, I trust this made the effort worthwhile. By the way, 2011 will be our 15th and definitely last year as convenors, so give a thought to taking on the mantle for 2012.

The 2011 show will make an ideal apprenticeship.

The results of the show can now be found on the regions website, www.aaasa.com.au, by following the Shows and Results link.

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HEALTH AND EDUCATION…...cont.

By Dr Jane Vaughan

Lice counts were performed on 10 alpacas 1 and 5 months after the second treatment and on all alpacas before shearing at the end of the trial. No adult or nymph lice were found on any animal at each examination.

It was concluded from this trial that it is possible to eradicate the camelid biting louse from camelids using 2 treatments of Extinosad® combined with a wetting agent, 2-3 weeks apart. Spinosad was not apparently stripped from the dipping solution during treatment, so additional dipping fluid should be added at the same rate as the original solution (1:1000).

The use of Extinosad® for eradication of lice in South American camelids is an off-label use and was performed under veterinary supervision. Camelid breeders should understand that eradication of lice requires treatment of all camelids (South American camelids and camels) of all ages (including all crias) on their property on the same day, and repeated 2-3 weeks later. Re-infestation is likely to occur at shows or from visiting animals (e.g. ‘mobile-matings’) so breeders need to weigh up the value of eradication versus control of lice in their herds. Eradication is ideal, but may prove impractical if the herd cannot remain ‘closed’ and separated from all other camelids which could act as a source of reinfestation.

The author does not specifically endorse any commercial product mentioned in this article.

References available on request

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HANDLING DAY AT SERENITY ALPACAS

By Norma Keily

Alpaca Handling/Training course “For every person having problems with a camelid there is a camelid having problems with a person”. How true that was on our farm, which is why we organised to host an Alpaca training weekend using the Camelidynamics program run by Nerida Aldred from Victoria.

On a weekend in March this year fifteen Alpaca enthusiasts arrived at our property ‘Serenity’ to spend two intensive days, learning the theory, role playing, and then putting into practice on real alpacas, the elements of Alpaca Training.

We learnt that “practice makes permanent” so every aspect of handling an alpaca must be made with care. We were encouraged to remember that the training and learning applies as much to us as it does to the animals. We learnt the importance of having a safe learning environment where the alpaca can see an escape route, how to apply physics not force to achieve movement, and when to use deep breathing and gentle massage to calm and reassure a stressed animal.

Equipment such as halters and their fit, the styles, purpose and use of lead ropes, training ropes, catch ropes and wands were all examined, discussed and practised. Time was allocated in the program to learning about raising cria, nutrition and vitamin supplements and medical management including the administering of injections. We practised struggle free toe nail trimming and discussed the various methods of shearing.

Even though the alpacas we were working with had not previously been handled much or trained in any way and in fact some were our ‘stroppiest and wildest’ animals, by the end of the two days we had all successfully caught, haltered, lead and even walked our chosen alpaca through an obstacle course and into a float.

Despite the packed program we had time for coffee breaks and lunch hours during which we enjoyed good food and lively conversation – about alpacas of course. If you ever have the opportunity to attend such a course we can highly recommend it.

And now the real work begins, back in our own yards, with our own animals!

Norma Keily MAY 2010

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NEW FLEECE CALCULATOR—HUACAYA 2010 HUACAYA FLEECE WEIGHT CALCULATOR

Points Huacaya Annualised fleece weight 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

>60

6-12 months

>12-18 months

>18-30 months

>30-48 months

>48- 60 months

months

kgs 2.6 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 </=0.8

kgs 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.8 </=0.7

kgs 2.6 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 </=0.8

kgs 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 </=0.9

kgs 2.6 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 </=0.8

kgs 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.8 </=0.7

2010 HUACAYA MICRON CALCULATOR

POINTS HUACAYA 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

6-12 months 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 27.0 28.0 29>

>12-18 months 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 27.0 28.0 29.0 30>

>18-30 months 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 27.0 28.0 29.0 30.0 31>

>30-48 months 18.0 19.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 27.0 28.0 29.0 30.0 31.0 32>

>48- 60 months 19.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 27.0 28.0 29.0 30.0 31.0 32.0 33>

>60 months 20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 27.0 28.0 29.0 30.0 31.0 32.0 33.0 34>

Please Note: Micron readings obtained from Fleece testing can vary somewhat due to where and what type of sample is taken.

Due to both cost and time involved, fleece testing is not undertaken at most Australian shows where accredited AAA Judges adjudicate.

It should be clearly understood by members entering fleeces for shows that the Judge/Judges’ assessment at the time of judging is final. Fibre tests commissioned by any other than the show committee concerned, cannot be considered.

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NEW FLEECE CALCULATOR—SURI

2010 SURI FLEECE WEIGHT CALCULATOR POINTS

6-18

>18-30

>30

SURI

months

months

months

Annualised fleece 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

kgs 2.6 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 </=0.8

kgs 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 </=0.9

kgs 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 </=1.0

2010 SURI MICRON CALCULATOR POINTS

6-18

>18-30

>30

SURI

months

months

months

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 27.0 28.0 29.0 30>

18.0 19.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 27.0 28.0 29.0 30.0 31.0 32>

20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 27.0 28.0 29.0 30.0 31.0 32.0 33.0 34>

Please Note: Micron readings obtained from Fleece testing can vary somewhat due to where and what type of sample is taken.

Due to both cost and time involved, fleece testing is not undertaken at most Australian shows where accredited AAA Judges adjudicate.

It should be clearly understood by members entering fleeces for shows that the Judge/Judges’ assessment at the time of judging is final. Fibre tests commissioned by any other than the show committee concerned, cannot be considered MAY 2010

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NATIONAL ALPACA WEEKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; OPEN DAYS 8-9th MAY 2010 In Celebration of national Alpaca week, Waradene Alpacas is opening its farm from 9am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday 8th and 9th May. We will have information on alpacas, fleece for sale and alpacas for sale.

There will be alpacas available for all budgets and needs. www.waradenealpacas.com.au

0438 072 383

RAFFLE WINNERS

APOLOGY

It is with great pleasure that we announce the winners of our raffle from our March open day.

We would sincerely like to apologise for any embarrassment caused to Sue and Trevor Drogemuller, Adaminca for the error made in registering our cria Waradene Mario Nutrisse. When registering the cria online, I accidently registered her as Huacaya instead of Suri. I had contacted AAA once it was done to correct the error but had to wait until the certificate was received so that the changes could be made.

The winner of the free Nostradamus mating, was Kim Cannon.

The winner of the free Bellisimo mating was Cynthia Hall.

At no time have we implied that Mario is not homozygous. Cria from him have been suri (and quite nice ones at that). The cria we have of his was bred from a F1 suri. We hope to have her in the ring as soon as she is old enough.

Should anyone wish to discuss this matter or view the cria, please contact me personally on 0438072383

Waradene Mario Nutriesse MAY 2010

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MT PLEASANT SHOW 2010 Judge: Angela Preuss / App Judge : Shane Carey Date: 20/3/2010

HUACAYA CLASSES SECTION 1 Age 6-12 Months

6-12 Months

Sex Female

Female

Colour White

Lt. Fawn

Placing Class 101

Female

Fawn - Med/Dark

Fleur De Lys Cosette

Fleur De Lys

2

Softfoot Coolamon

Softfoot

3

Schutara Park Snowdrop Schutara Park

Class 102 1

Softfoot Tiwi

Softfoot

Fleur De Lys Suela N/E

Fleur De Lys

Adaminca Juno

Adaminca

Wilsonia Desiree N/E

Wilsonia

1

Lyneden Sugar Rae

Lyneden

2

Chaparral Casablanca

Chaparral

3

Marquez Estella

Marquez

1

Waradene Bellisimo Madonna

Waradene

2 3

Hedgeway Voilet N/E

Hedgeway

1

Anfield Park Octavia

Anfield Park

2

Waradene Choc Pedtria Waradene

3

Classic Opal Nera

Classic

Fleur De Lys Cosette

Fleur De Lys

Softfoot Coolamon

Softfoot

Class 103 1 2 3

6-12 Months

6-12 Months

6-12 Months

Male

Female

Female

Brown

Grey/Roan

Black

Class 104

Class 105

Class 106

Junior Female Champion Junior Female Reserve Champion SECTION 2 6-12 Months

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Male

White

Exhibitor

1

2 3 6-12 Months

Animal Name

Class 201 1

Ambersun Baroque

Ambersun

2 3

Fleur de Lys Darius Triple G Phantom

Fleur De Lys Triple G

Read and Breed

6-12 months

Male

Lt. Fawn

Class 202 Ambersun Fortune Seeker Ambersun Gwandalan Don Miguel Gwandalan Softfoot Amungana Softfoot

1 2 3 6-12 Months

Female

Fawn - Med/Dark

Class 203 1 2 3

6-12 Months

Male

Brown

Waradene Sebastion Chaparral Majuelo Freelander Teddy

Waradene Chaparral Freelander

Softfoot Bronzon Arcady Toffee

Softfoot Arcady

Painted Pines Barbosa

Painted Pines

Class 205 1 2

Freelander Invictus Arcady Hoax

Freelander Stanmore Park

3

Arcady Formidable!

Arcady

Class 206 1 2

Anfield Park Owen AW Valentino

Anfield Park AW

Yaringa Don Giovanni

Yaringa

Class 204 1 2 3

6-12 Months

6-12 Months

Male

Male

Grey/Roan

Black

3

Junior Male Champion Junior Male Reserve Champion

SECTION 3 12-18 Months

12-18 Months

Female

Female

White

Lt. Fawn

Ambersun Baroque Ambersun Fortune Seeker

Class 301 1 2

Glenovis Softfoot

3

Glenovis Pearlah Softfoot Leila Ambersun Gratitude

Class 302 1 2

Softfoot Florita Softfoot Pandora

Softfoot Softfoot

3 12-18 Months

MAY 2010

Female

Fawn - Med/Dark

Ambersun Ambersun

Ambersun

N/E

Class 303 1

Waradene Bellisimo Shakira

Waradene

2 3

Chaparral Topaz Martini AW Madonna

Chaparral AW Page 21

12-18 Months

Female

Brown

Class 304 1 2 3

12-18 Months

Female

Grey/Roan

Class 305 1 2 3

12-18 Months

Female

Black

Intermediate Female Champion

12-18 Months

12-18 Months

12-18 Months

12-18 Months

12-18 Months

Male

Male

Male

Male

Male

White

Lt. Fawn

Fawn - Med/Dark

Brown

Grey/Roan

Black

Glenovis Ambersun

Class 401 1 Ambersun Lord Chancellor 2 Softfoot Lawson 3 Yaringa Lightning

Ambersun Softfoot Yaringa

Class 402 1 Shanbrooke Simply the Best 2 Yaringa Czar 3 Andean Gold Shah of Persia

Classic/Yaringa Yaringa/Classic Andean Gold

Class 403 1 Andean Gold Firestorm 2 Classic Monarch 3 Alpacaspecialist Viking

Andean Gold Classic Alpacaspecialist

Class 404 1 Alpacaspecialist Ali Baba 2 Marquez Eduardo 3 N/E Class 405 1 Alpacaspecialist Spartacus 2 N/E 3 N/E Class 406 1 Chaparral Zulu Warrior

Intermediate Male Champion Intermediate Male Reserve Champion Page 22

Ambersun Black Sapphire Ambersun Classic Cinders Classic Adaminca Pure Ebony Adaminca

Glenovis Pearlah Ambersun Black Sapphire

Intermediate Female Reserve Champion

Male

Painted Pines Elektra Painted Pines Lyneden Nicolle Lyneden N/E

Class 306 1 2 3

SECTION 4 12-18 Months

Freelander Mademoiselle Freelander Marquez Evita Marquez Classic Coco Classic

2

Canchones Black Ferrari

3

Yaringa King Leonidis

Alpacaspecialist Marquez

Alpacaspecialist

Chaparral Canchones/Yaringa/ Classic Yaringa

Ambersun Lord Chancellor Ambersun Shanbrooke Simply the Best Classic/Yaringa Read and Breed

SECTION 5 18-30 Months

18-30 Months

Female

Female

White

Lt. Fawn

Class 501 1 2 3

Softfoot Lian Softfoot Softfoot Finalee ET Softfoot N/E

Class 502 1 2 3

Marquez Damita Glenovis Naturi N/E

Marquez Glenovis

Softfoot Lian Softfoot Finalee ET

Softfoot

Adult Female Champion Adult Female Reserve Champion

SECTION 6 18-30 Months

Male

White

Class 601 1 2 3

18-30 Months

Female

Lt. Fawn

Male

FawnLt/Med/Dark

18-30 Months

Male

Male

Grey/Roan

Black

MAY 2010

Glenovis

Ambersun Carpe Diem N/A N/A

Ambersun

2 3

Nambi Durango

Adaminca

Arcady Paua N/E

Arcady

Class 605 1 2 3

Yaringa/Classic Softfoot

Class 606

2 3

Adult Male Reserve Champion

Yaringa

Alpacaspecialist Legend Softfoot Maudib ET

1

Adult Male Champion

Ambersun

Class 603 1

18-30 Months

Ambersun Gladiator ET Yaringa Sir Winston Blackgate Lodge Sir Oliver

Class 602 1 2 3

18-30 Months

Softfoot

Lyneden Dakota Lyneden Canhones Vaniteck Canchones/Marquez Jotars Dante Jotars Ambersun Gladiator ET Ambersun Ambersun Carpe Diem Ambersun

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SECTION 7 30 Months +

Female

Lt. Fawn

Class 702 Fleur De Lys Shakira N/E

1 2 3

30 Months +

Female

Fawn-Lt/Med/Dark

Class 703 1 2 3

Senior Female Champion Senior Female Reserve Champion SECTION 8 30 Months +

Male

White

Male

Lt. Fawn

2 3

30 Months +

Male

Male

Fawn-Lt/Med/Dark

Grey/Roan

Class 803 1 2 3

Male

Black

2 3

Senior Male Reserve Champion

Grand Champion Huacaya Page 24

Kobler Fleur De Lys

Timbertop CT Whistler Whyte Park Softfoot Comsec Softfoot Ambersun Halifax Kobler

Ambersun Distinction ET Ambersun Chaparral Royal Salute Chaparral N/E

Ambersun Futuris Ambersun N/E

Alpaca Specialist Red Baron Meridian Whistler N/E

Yaringa/Classic Meridian/Nangkita

Class 806 1

Senior Male Champion

Nimbella Goldie Fleur De Lys Shakira

Class 805 1 2 3

30 Months +

Kobler

Class 802 1

30 Months +

Ninbella Goldie N/E

Class 801 1 2 3

30 Months +

Fleur De Lys

Anfield Park Keegan Anfield Park Lochinvar Alpacaspecialist Puma Anfield Park Keegan Ambersun Distinction ET

Anfield Park Anfield Park Classic

Anfield Park Ambersun

Ambersun Baroque Ambersun Read and Breed

Best of Colour

White

Ambersun Baroque

Ambersun

Abersun Fortune Seeker

Ambersun

Med/Dk Fawn

Waradene Sebastian

Waradene

Brown

Lyneden Sugar Rae

Lyneden

Alpacaspecialist Spartacus

Alpacaspecialist

Anfield Park Keegan

Anfield Park

Lt Fawn

Grey/Roan Black SECTION 12 6-18 Months

M&F

Fancy

Class 1201 1 2 3

SECTION 12 18 mths & over

M&F

Fancy

Class 1202 1 Ambersun Jag 2 Freelander Nougat Rock 3 N/E

Best Fancy Huacaya SECTION 13 Progeny

Painted Pines Captain Jack Sparrow N/E

Ambersun Jag

Painted Pines

Ambersun Freelander

Ambersun

All 1

Jolimont Warrior

2 3

Anfield Park Heskey Ambersun Kings Ransom

SURI CLASSES SECTION 13 6-12 Months

Male

Other Colours

Class 1402 1 2 3

Junior Suri Champion

N/A

N/A

Junior Reserve Suri Champion Section 15 12-18 Months

12-18 Months

Section 16 12-18 Months

MAY 2010

Female

Female

Male

White/Light Fawn

Other Colours

White/Light Fawn

Class 1501 1 2 3

Marquez Eliana N/E

Marquez

Class 1502 1 2 3

Jigaru Mirage N/E

Los Surinos

Mundawora Eros Marquez Enrique N/E

Mundawora Marquez

Class 1601 1 2 3

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12-18 Months

Male

Other Colours

Class 1602 1 2 3

Intermediate Champion Section 19 24+ Months

Female

Mundawora Eros Mundawora

White/Light Fawn

Class 1901 1 2 3

Section 20 24+ Months

Male

White/Light Fawn

2 3 Male

Other Colours

Saxon Farm Cozima N/E

Marquez

Class 2001 1

24+ Months

N/A N/E

Class 2002 1 2 3

Mundawora Cochise Mundawora Comanche N/E

Arequipa Mario N/E

Mundawora Cochise

Senior Champion

Mundawora Mundawora

Adaminca

Mundawora

Mundawora Cochise Mundawora

Grand Champion Suri SURI SECTION FS1 9-18 Months 1 2 3

Mundawora Elijah Mundawora Arequipa Machuke Waradene N/E

1 2 3

Mundawora N/E

1

Mundawora Bolero Mundawora

2 3

Waradene SapMeridian Penina

18- 30 Months Mundawora

Over 30 Months

Champion Suri Fleece Reserve Champion Suri Fleece Page 26

Waradene Meridian

Mundawora Mundawora Mundawora

Mundawora Read and Breed

FLEECE CLASSES HUACAYA SECTION FH1 6-9 Months

SECTION FH2 12-18 Months

SECTION FH3 18-30 Months

SECTION FH4 Over 30 Months

Best of Colour

All Colours 1 2 3 4

Triple G Emily Wilsonia Manfred Waradene Irvine Softfoot Pandora

Triple G Wilsonia Waradene Softfoot

1 2 3

Waradene Mr Diamond Nambi Durango Softfoot Maudib ET

Waradene Adaminca Softfoot

1 2 3 4

Chaparral Nirvana Softfoot Creiss Triple G Summer Ninbella Goldie

Chaparral Softfoot Trilpe G Kobler

5

Yacka Ridge Beckham

Yacka Ridge

1

Somadale Candice

Somadale

2

Softfoot GM Estafan

Softfoot

3 4

Chaparral Cosmopolitan Triple G Petal

Chaparral Triple G

White

Somadale Candice

Somadale

Lt Fawn

Adaminca Scarlett

Adaminca

Waradene Mr Diamond Wilsonia Manfred N/A Lyneden Rosetta

Waradene Wilsonia

All Colours

All Colours

ALL Colours

Med/Dk Fawn Brown Grey/Roan Black

Champion Huacaya Fleece Reserve Chapion Fleece

Jotars

SOMADALE CANDICE SOMADALE Softfoot GM Estafan

Softfoot

At the Mt Pleasant show lots of members entered our “Count the Ladybird” fun competition from the last Read and Breed issue. To the lucky winners, congratulations! To Otway Orchard Alpacas from Victoria, thank you for your prize donations. Watch out in next issue for a similar fun feature for the colour classic show in August. Any small non-advertisement type alpaca product/goods (value approx $5.00 or less) donated as prizes for our next draw would be very much appreciated! (contact Sharon or Rhonda with your donation, thanks) MAY 2010

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HEALTH AND WELFARE Drought proof your farm

by Anne Smith, Hobson’s Choice Alpacas, WA This article was originally published in Alpacas Australia, Issue 41 Winter edition 2003 and is being reprinted with the permission of A.A.A. At present, farmers all over Australia are suffering as a result of last year’s drought. The price for hay has been incredibly high; many farmers opting to sell off or slaughter stock rather than pay such a premium.

One answer for the future is to use the natural conformation, inclination and nutritional needs of the alpaca to advantage and plant fodder trees. Even with a long neck to reach up, alpacas will still stand on their hind legs and stretch even higher for tasty leaves. Studies conducted on our property during the past two years show that their nutritional needs are being adequately met with a combination of fodder trees and hay. Each situation will be unique, of course, depending on the soil composition of any particular property.

To help counteract bush fire damage and to ensure that our ‘pacas have summer greens available at all times, tagasaste was our first major planting. Tagasaste is a natural fire retardant. In a serious bushfire it gives off steam rather than the volatile oils of our native plants. The Western Australia Department of Agriculture has some excellent leaflets on how, when, where and why to plant tagasaste.

Acacia Saligna is a native wattle, a very large bush from which the ‘pacas crop leaves all summer.

Fodder testing comments that it is very difficult to digest may be the reason why the ‘pacas love it even more when it has been cut for a week and is drying out. It has added bonuses as a thick windbreak and a magnificent floral display, bearing large, fat pompoms of golden blossom in September.

As ‘chocoholics’ yearn for chocolate, so our ‘pacas LOVE mulberry leaves. Fodder testing results showing a high metabolisable sugar content may be the reason. A huge, old, “Hick’s Fancy” mulberry tree was growing on our farm when we took over. This is a weeping variety that if left to its own devices grows a thick, dense canopy to the ground. It has been consistently cut for fodder for six years now and looks healthier than ever. Even at $15 for a bare rooted tree from a nursery, once established such a tree is much more economical than hay.

However there is an option……..the Year 11 Plant Production class from our local High School was given a day on the farm - with chocolate muffins, a sausage sizzle and fruit juices - and produced the 500 cuttings that became the 180 mulberry trees now growing strongly here in their fourth summer.

Just a word of warning, though. We have only dark coloured alpacas here and are not sure whether mulberry juice would stain light fleeces.

Small groups of other fodder trees that we have planted include the Honey Locust, Flame tree and Mahgreb Poplar. Included with this article is a Table to demonstrate the nutritional value of such feed on our property. A little time and effort planting and establishing trees will save money in the long run, supplement hay and provide valuable nutrition, including folates, when grasses are unavailable.

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CLOSING DOWN SALE Due to circumstances beyond my control, the property on which I have been operating Adela Haus Alpacas at Laubes Road, Springton is for sale. I therefore have the following for sale.

Alpacas (MN3 and Q Alpaca) Cria/pet coats wheelie bins (used as storage bins) building materials and tools Collectables 42 inch 4 shaft floor loom 36 inch Sheridan 4 shaft table loom alpaca hats, scarves, garments etc.

For further enquiries/to arrange an inspection, please contact Adela Haus Alpacas on 8568 1846.

MAY 2010

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Alpaca Information Day AAA Southern Australian Region Venue: Ambersun Alpacas, Mt Compass, South Australia Saturday 12th June, 2010 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Recommended Program 9.00 am:

Session One General Introduction to Alpaca Husbandry Paddocking and housing Basic daily care and seasonal requirements Nutrition Shearing Servicing and techniques of pregnancy confirmation Birthing Session includes practical demonstration of basic foot and dental care, and pregnancy confirmation by ultrasound

10.30 am:

Morning tea and informal information exchange Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.

11.00 am:

Session Two Confidence in dealing with alpaca health and medical issues Ten most common health care issues Primary Health Care Kit and On Hand Medications Discussion of breederâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experiences in dealing with basic medical issues Session includes practical demonstration of basic veterinary care

12.30 pm

Lunch Light lunch provided

1.30 pm:

Session Three Alpaca Showing and Show Preparation Selecting the Candidates Training alpacas to lead on a halter Preparation before the show Showing Insight into being judged Session includes practical demonstration of halter training, show preparation and judging

3.00 pm:

Afternoon tea and informal information exchange Tea, coffee and biscuits provided

.

3.30 pm

Session Four Alpaca Showing and Show Preparation (continued) Discussion Panel

5.00 pm

Close Light meal (BYO drinks)

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Information sessions will be held in an indoor venue. Practical components may require some outdoor activity. Please note that Mt Compass can be notoriously cool and damp in June so dress appropriately.

What to bring to the day Enthusiasm and a preparedness to share your alpaca experiences Notebook and pen BYO beverages for those wishing to stay after for a light evening meal Warm clothes and possibly wet weather gear What is provided Enthusiasm and a preparedness to share our alpaca experiences Indoor venue Chairs and tables Alpacas for practical demonstrations Lunch, tea and coffee, mid morning and afternoon biscuits and light evening meal Free childcare provided by a qualified teacher in early childhood years (0—8 yrs of age) currently teaching school year 5-8.

RSVP is essential for catering purposes. Please notify any of the following before 9/6/10.

Glenn Russell:

ph 8538 7253 email glennrussell@activ8.net.au

Sarah Wheeler:

ph 8388 3051 email alpacas@prados.com.au

AAA SA Region Alpaca Information Day On behalf of the committee, I want to thank Chris and Adrienne for offering their experience and facilities for this day. This will be the first of these events that we’ve held for several years, and I’m sure that there will be many more if we get a good turnout. While we’re aiming this at new breeders, there will be plenty of interest for all levels of experience and picking up some of Adrienne’s show preparation secrets alone will make it worth the visit.

So come along, share your experiences and enjoy a day (and evening too for those that want to stay on) of alpacaing at its best.

There will be no charge for this, but please let us know if you are coming along in plenty of time (before 9th June at the latest) so that we can get the venue and catering planned. We’ll need to know how many are coming, whether you are going to stay on for the evening and whether you’re bringing youngsters for the child care.

Sarah Wheeler

MAY 2010

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READ AND BREEDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;OUR REGIONAL NEWSLETTER Article, advertising and payments (payable to AAA SA Region) should be sent to :-

The Editors Sharon Warland:- Phone 8532 3029/0438 072383 Postal address P.O. Box 595, MURRAY BRIDGE SA. 5301 Email waradenealpacas@gmail.com

Rhonda Pitt:- Phone 8574 3195/0408814534 Postal address c/- Post Office, SHERLOCK SA 5301 Email Rhonda@lomavista.com.au

Deadlines for next issues: Issue 63

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29th April 2011

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All submissions are subject to editing. The Region Committee reserves the right to decline any article or advertisement.

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MERCHANDISE Stock held by AAA SA Region Description

Price (au$)

Halter Sets (discounted being discontinued)

20.00

Delux Halter—small/medium/large (double buckle)

30.00

Matching leads

7.00

Fleece bags

0.50

Show coat logo

20.00

‘Yacca the Alpaca’ (Children’s story book) - discounted

10.00

‘Managing Alpacas in Australia” an introductory guide for alpaca farmers, breeders

3.00

and pet owners under Australian conditons

“ABC for Alpaca Owners - Antenatal,birthing and cria care” by McMillan/Jinks

33.00

“An Alpaca Alphabet” - contains abbreviations, acronyms, colour chart, fleece

9.00

grades, glossary of Alphabetic terms

1.00

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Available to Order Description

PRICE (au $)

Alpaca Breeders Reproduction Handbook by McMillan/Jinks

25.00

Camelid Companion by Marty McGee Bennett

P.O.A

Magazines—Alpacas Australia—current issue

7.70

Magazines—Alpacas Australia—3 back issues

9.90

Conference Proceedings 1999 —Glenelg S.A

25.30

2000—Canberra A.C.T.

25.30

2004 —Hobart TAS

25.30

2006—Adelaide S.A

25.00

2008—Sydney N.S.W.

28.00

Herd Books—available through National Office

P.O.A

Farm Gate Signs (available to AAA members only) PVC—will not rust

65.00

Bumper Sticker

1.50

PLUS POSTAGE WHERE NECESSARY Note: GST does not apply to goods or services provided by A.A.A. S.A. Region

Contact: Susan Haese Merchandising officer, Phone/fax 08 8555 4163 email susan@yaringaalpacas.com.au MAY 2010

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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REGIONAL COMMITTEE Visit our regional web site for up to date news and information.

Website: www.aaasa.com.au

Executive Members President Vice-President

Sarah Wheeler

8388 3051

alpacas@prados.com.au

0434 982760

Jennifer Duggin

8556 0131

marquezalpacas@activ8.net.au Secretary

Sandy Evans

8568 5797

snave@activ8.net.au Treasurer

Wendy Jones

8535 88280

wendy.jones@allianza.com.au

0415 250588

Committee Members Derrick Hall

8389 3269

somadale@bigpond.com Glenn Russell

0417 828753

Perry Wheeler

8388 3051

alpacas@prados.com.au Rosalie Brinkworth

8524 6805

Jo Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor

8564 1384

lyneden@bigpond.com

Other Representatives Certified Males Directory

Susan Haese

8555 4163

Fleece Liaison Officer

Derrick Hall

8389 3269

Jodie Christian Memorial Trophy

Celia Smith

8388 2668

Merchandise

Susan Haese

8555 4163

Name Badges

Margaret and Jim Thompson

8278 2927

Website

Perry Wheeler

8388 3051

Publicity Officer

Glen Russell

0417 828753

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THE ALPACA SPECIALISTS COME AND SEE SOME OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST ELITE FAWN, BROWN, ROAN AND BLACK ALPACAS

ANDEAN GOLD ALPACAS MY MISSION IS TO BREED FINE DENSE LUSTROUS FAWNS, BUT OTHER COLOURS ALSO AVAILABLE

GREENVALE ALPACAS SPECIALISING IN BREEDING ELITE SILVER AND ROSE GREYS. NOW RELOCATED TO THE ALPACA SPECIALISTS AT MT TORRENS OPEN - NATIONAL ALPACA WEEK SUN 2 , SAT 8TH AND SUN 9TH May 2010, 10:00am – 4:00pm Section 140 Kevin Herrmanns Road Mt Torrens SA ND

NAW SPECIAL – Females from $550 inc GST ALPACA SPECIALISTS GLENN – 08 8538 7253

MAY 2010

ANDEAN GOLD ROSALIE – 08 8524 6805

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