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| Fecal & IgG Testing
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| Presented by Dr Steve Purdy, Director of the Camelid Studies Program at U Mass (unless otherwise noted) |
 This hands-on event is focused on testing for internal parasites in alpacas & llamas as well as measuring antibody transfer in newborn cria. Participants will have the opportunity to conduct fecal parasite tests and use a centrifuge & microscope to identify fecal parasites as well as test IgG level and total protein in crias.
Other topics may include (if time permits)
Neonatal exams
Antibody transfer in crias
Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of intestinal parasites in alpacas & llamas
Meningeal worm disease and prevention
External parasites
Host farm may vary topics as well
Learn the benefits of performing your own tests and then learn how to test your alpacas and llamas for parasites yourself!
Take advantage of a pre-buy opportunity to buy equipment now and
SHIPPING IS HALF PRICE when we deliver to the seminars!
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Fecal & IgG Testing (presenters noted on the Double O Good web site)
Dates: Friday - March 28, 2008
Saturday - March 29, 2008
Sunday - March 30, 2008
Place: As part of the Anniversary Celebration at Double O Good Alpacas
Gainesville, VA
www.doubleogood.com
Meet us on our route and get
HALF PRICE SHIPPING
We’ll be traveling this route to and from an event. If you can meet us on our route we’ll bring your products to you and your shipping will be reduced by half.
Space may be limited & available on a first come basis. Contact us for details or order on-line and choose the “meet on route” option. |
Fecal & IgG Testing with Dr Steve Purdy of U Mass Camelid Studies Program
Dates: July 2008
Place: Maple Brook Alpacas
Westfield, MA
www.maplebrookfarm.com
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| Alpaca Shearing |
| Presenter Matt Best of Best Shearing Services and formerly of Magical Farms, Inc. |
The seminar fee for the Beginner class is
$150/person.
The goal of the course is that you will be able to go home and shear your alpacas.
The seminar fee will include classroom & hands on as well as a reference manual.
A catered lunch will also be included as well as coffee & snack for breaks.
Only 12 spots will be available in each class so that all attendees will get an opportunity to actually do some shearing.
Cancellations:
If a cancellation is received 30 days prior to the event tuition paid will be applied toward a future AVA seminar. Cancellations within 30 days of the event will result in the forfeiture of the tuition as expenses have been incurred and potential attendees may have been turned away. Thank you for your understanding.
To reserve your spot please send the seminar fee for each person to:
AuSable Valley Alpacas
57 Howard Heights Ln
Jay, NY 12941
Please also include the names of the other attendees.
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Rooms available at:
www.mountainbrooklodge.com
$74 singe
$84 double
Includes free continental breakfast
10% off for veterans
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Saturday, April 12, 2008 8 am - 5 pm - SOLD OUT!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
8 am - 5 pm - Space Still Available |
Click Here to Register |
Classroom
Shears selection
Comb selection
Putting combs and cutters on handpiece correctly
Shearing theory (keeping bottom tooth down) Keeping comb on skin, etc.
4 rules to learn shearing= Know equipment, Learn pattern, Learn animal contour, Repetition
Laboratory
Safe take-down and release techniques
Shearing of animals
Write to us for more information
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| CAMELID BREEDING & MEDICINE |
| Presented by Dr. LaRue Johnson & Dr. Murray Fowler (He wrote THE BOOK on camelid medicine!) |
Saturday, October 4 & Sunday, October 5th, 2008
Discussion will include all aspects of camelid breeding & medicine, and you will receive a comprehensive handout
The seminar fee for the the two day Camelid Medicine and Breeding seminar is $399/person. |
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Nutrition
Herd Health
Ethics Exercise
Behavior as an indicator of health problems
When to call Your Vet
Emergency Medicine
Toxicities in General
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Jay Ward of AVA and Dr LaRue Johnson, DVM and internationally known camelid expert |
Veterinary Diagnostics
Congenital Diseases
Biosecurity Discussion
Toxic plants
Parasites - prevention, treatment & control
Dr. Murray Fowler
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| Click Here to Register |
| Having Dr. LaRue Johnson & Dr. Murray Fowler TOGETHER is like having The Rolling Stones and The Who on one ticket! … Jay |
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For More information, contact:
Ausable Valley Alpacas
Jay & Julie Ward
57 Howard Heights Ln
Jay, NY 12941
Toll Free: (866)999-AVA1(2821)
Cell:(518) 524-0545
info@Ausablevalleyalpacas.com
Rooms available at:
Hungry Trout
www.hungrytrout.com
$97 to $109/night depending on the type of room.
The Office Manager at HT is an alpaca breeder!
Rooms available at:
Mountain Brook Lodge
www.mountainbrooklodge.com
$74 singe
$84 double
Includes free continental breakfast
10% off for veterans
The motels will fill that weekend, so reservations should be made well ahead of time if possible. |
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