Seminars
Fecal & IgG Testing
Presented by Dr Steve Purdy, Director of the Camelid Studies Program at U Mass
Fecal Parasite Management SeminarThis 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!


    • There will be a fecal & IgG lab as part of the Camelid Conference at U Mass!!
    2008 North American Camelid Conference for Owners, Students, and Veterinarians
    Dates: Fri June 27th - Sun 29th

                 For more info and to register go to:
                http://www.camelidstudies.org/NorthAmericanCamelidConference.html
    Fecal & IgG Testing with Dr Steve Purdy of U Mass Camelid Studies Program
    Dates: Saturday July 12th 2008
    Place: Maple Brook Alpacas
                Westfield, MA
                $200 per Attendee
              www.maplebrookfarm.com

              http://www.alpacanation.com/alpaca-services/03_viewservice.asp?name=13595
    Fecal & IgG Testing with Dr Steve Purdy of U Mass Camelid Studies Program
    Dates: Saturday August 2nd 2008
    Place: Sweet Home ALApaca
                Blountsville, AL
                $200 per Attendee
              http://www.alpacanation.com/farmsandbreeders/03_viewfarm.asp?name=17519

    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.
  • 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
    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
     
    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.
     
    Past Seminars
    Alpaca Shearing - Presenter Matt Best April- 2008
    Neonatal Clinic with Dr LaRue Johnson 4-7-2007
    Alpacas - All Things Considered 6-24-2006
    Tax benefits of Alpacas
    Alpaca Basics 3-11-2005
    Informational Seminar 4-2-2005