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| Fecal & IgG Testing
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by Dr Steve Purdy, Director of the Camelid Studies Program
at U Mass |
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 get FREE SHIPPING when we deliver to the seminars!
| 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 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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