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TTHE NEWSLETTER
MAY 2010 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REGION OF THE AUSTRALIAN ALPACA ASSOCIATION LTD
ISSUE 662
Read and Breed Page 2
Page 3 MAY 2010
President’s Report 4
Eradication of Louse 6
Mt Pleasant Conveners Report 11
Handling day at Serenity 13
New Fleece Calculator 16
Mt Pleasant Show Results 20
Drought Proof your Farm 28
SA Region Information Day 30
Merchandise 33
Regional Committee 34
Inside this issue:
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.
All members are invited to submit photographs for use on the cover and in the newsletter
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.
OUR PRESIDENT’S REPORT
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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
Alpaca Ladies LunchThursday 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 [email protected]
LOOK LADIES
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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 June 2010 Q Alpaca return due to be completed in time for RAS
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 [email protected]
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.
HEALTH AND EDUCATION
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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 ap-peared 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. Bo-vicola breviceps is a biting (chewing) louse which has been recorded from the alpaca, llama and gua-naco. 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 fe-male 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 propor-tional 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 be-ing 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.
HEALTH AND EDUCATION …..cont. By Dr Jane Vaughan
Page 7 MAY 2010
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 consid-ered, 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 com-munal 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 sta-bles). 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 out-doors 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 ani-mal 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 ap-pearance 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 Aus-tralia 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 debili-tated animals or those with concurrent disease, lactating females, working males), or genetically sus-ceptible 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 irrita-tion 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.
HEALTH AND EDUCATION….cont by Dr Jane Vaughan
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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 perma-nently.
At this stage there is insufficient evidence to conclude that fleece quality in heavily infested al-pacas 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 wan-der 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 infes-tation 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 excel-lent 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 eradica-tion in camelids.
Pour-on organophosphates such as fenthion (eg Tiguvon Pour-On Cattle Lice Insecticideâ), al-
though 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 com-munication). 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.
HEALTH AND EDUCATION….. cont by Dr Jane Vaughan
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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 prod-ucts 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 inverte-brates 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 sched-uled 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, Queen-sland) 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 pre-pared 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 con-centrations of spinosad are unknown and may be inadequate to kill nymphs emerging from eggs pre-sent 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 con-tacting all untreated camelids during the trial. Continued on page 12
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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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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 every-body 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 comfort-able 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 permit-ted 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 exhibit-ing 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.
SHOW CONVENORS REPORT - MT PLEASANT
HEALTH AND EDUCATION…...cont. By Dr Jane Vaughan
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Lice counts were performed on 10 alpacas 1 and 5 months after the second treatment and on all al-pacas 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 oc-cur 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 re-infestation. The author does not specifically endorse any commercial product mentioned in this article. References available on request
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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
HANDLING DAY AT SERENITY ALPACAS By Norma Keily
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NATIONAL ALPACA WEEK Lyneden Alpacas will be at Oakbank display on 1st May 2010
Open Farm on Friday 7th May and Saturday 8th May
EVERYONE WELCOME
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NEW FLEECE CALCULATOR—HUACAYA
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.
2010 HUACAYA FLEECE WEIGHT CALCULATOR
Points Huacaya 6-12 months >12-18 months
>18-30 months
>30-48 months
>48- 60 months
>60months
Annualised fleece weight kgs kgs kgs kgs kgs kgs
15 2.6 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.5 14 2.4 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.4 2.3 13 2.2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.2 2.1 12 2.0 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.0 1.9 11 1.8 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.8 1.7 10 1.7 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.7 1.6 9 1.6 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.6 1.5 8 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.5 1.4 7 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.4 1.3 6 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.3 1.2 5 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.2 1.1 4 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.0 3 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.0 0.9 2 0.9 0.8 0.9 1.0 0.9 0.8 1 </=0.8 </=0.7 </=0.8 </=0.9 </=0.8 </=0.7
2010 HUACAYA MICRON CALCULATOR
POINTS HUACAYA 6-12 months >12-18 months
>18-30 months
>30-48 months
>48- 60 months
>60months
15 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0 14 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0 21.0 13 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 12 18.0 19.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 11 19.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 10 20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 9 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 8 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 27.0 7 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 27.0 28.0 6 24.0 25.0 26.0 27.0 28.0 29.0 5 25.0 26.0 27.0 28.0 29.0 30.0 4 26.0 27.0 28.0 29.0 30.0 31.0 3 27.0 28.0 29.0 30.0 31.0 32.0 2 28.0 29.0 30.0 31.0 32.0 33.0 1 29> 30> 31> 32> 33> 34>
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NEW FLEECE CALCULATOR—SURI
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 accred-ited 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, can-not be considered
2010 SURI FLEECE WEIGHT CALCULATOR
POINTSSURI
6-18months
>18-30months
>30months
Annualised fleece kgs kgs kgs 15 2.6 2.7 2.8 14 2.4 2.5 2.6 13 2.2 2.3 2.4 12 2.0 2.1 2.2 11 1.8 1.9 2.0 10 1.7 1.8 1.9 9 1.6 1.7 1.8 8 1.5 1.6 1.7 7 1.4 1.5 1.6 6 1.3 1.4 1.5 5 1.2 1.3 1.4 4 1.1 1.2 1.3 3 1.0 1.1 1.2 2 0.9 1.0 1.1 1 </=0.8 </=0.9 </=1.0
2010 SURI MICRON CALCULATOR
POINTS SURI
6-18months
>18-30months
>30 months
15 16.0 18.0 20.0 14 17.0 19.0 21.0 13 18.0 20.0 22.0 12 19.0 21.0 23.0 11 20.0 22.0 24.0 10 21.0 23.0 25.0 9 22.0 24.0 26.0 8 23.0 25.0 27.0 7 24.0 26.0 28.0 6 25.0 27.0 29.0 5 26.0 28.0 30.0 4 27.0 29.0 31.0 3 28.0 30.0 32.0 2 29.0 31.0 33.0 1 30> 32> 34>
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Page 19MAY 2010
NATIONAL ALPACA WEEK— 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
It is with great pleasure that we announce the winners of our raffle from our March open day.
The winner of the free Nostradamus mating, was Kim Cannon.
The winner of the free Bellisimo mating was Cynthia Hall.
Waradene Mario Nutriesse
APOLOGY
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.
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
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MT PLEASANT SHOW 2010 Judge: Angela Preuss / App Judge : Shane Carey
Date: 20/3/2010 HUACAYA CLASSES
SECTION 1 Age Sex Colour Placing Animal Name Exhibitor
6-12 Months Female White Class 101
1 Fleur De Lys Cosette Fleur De Lys
2 Softfoot Coolamon Softfoot
3 Schutara Park Snowdrop Schutara Park
6-12 Months Female Lt. Fawn Class 102 1 Softfoot Tiwi Softfoot
2 Fleur De Lys Suela Fleur De Lys 3 N/E
6-12 Months Female Fawn - Med/Dark Class 103 1 Adaminca Juno Adaminca
2 Wilsonia Desiree Wilsonia 3 N/E
6-12 Months Male Brown Class 104
1 Lyneden Sugar Rae Lyneden
2 Chaparral Casablanca Chaparral
3 Marquez Estella Marquez
6-12 Months Female Grey/Roan Class 105
1 Waradene Bellisimo Madonna Waradene
2 Hedgeway Voilet Hedgeway 3 N/E
6-12 Months Female Black Class 106
1 Anfield Park Octavia Anfield Park
2 Waradene Choc Pedtria Waradene
3 Classic Opal Nera Classic
Junior Female Champion Fleur De Lys Cosette Fleur De Lys
Junior Female Reserve Champion Softfoot Coolamon Softfoot
SECTION 2 6-12 Months Male White Class 201
1 Ambersun Baroque Ambersun
2 Fleur de Lys Darius Fleur De Lys 3 Triple G Phantom Triple G
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6-12 months Male Lt. Fawn Class 202
1 Ambersun Fortune Seeker Ambersun
2 Gwandalan Don Miguel Gwandalan 3 Softfoot Amungana Softfoot
6-12 Months Female Fawn - Med/Dark Class 203
1 Waradene Sebastion Waradene 2 Chaparral Majuelo Chaparral 3 Freelander Teddy Freelander
6-12 Months Male Brown Class 204 1 Softfoot Bronzon Softfoot
2 Arcady Toffee Arcady
3 Painted Pines Barbosa Painted Pines
6-12 Months Male Grey/Roan Class 205 1 Freelander Invictus Freelander
2 Arcady Hoax Stanmore Park
3 Arcady Formidable! Arcady
6-12 Months Male Black Class 206 1 Anfield Park Owen Anfield Park
2 AW Valentino AW
3 Yaringa Don Giovanni Yaringa
Junior Male Champion Ambersun Baroque Ambersun Junior Male Reserve Champion Ambersun Fortune Seeker Ambersun
SECTION 3
12-18 Months Female White Class 301 1 Glenovis Pearlah Glenovis
2 Softfoot Leila Softfoot
3 Ambersun Grati-tude Ambersun
12-18 Months Female Lt. Fawn Class 302 1 Softfoot Florita Softfoot
2 Softfoot Pandora Softfoot
3 N/E
12-18 Months Female Fawn - Med/Dark Class 303
1 Waradene Bel-lisimo Shakira Waradene
2 Chaparral Topaz Martini Chaparral
3 AW Madonna AW
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12-18 Months Female Brown Class 304
1 Freelander Mademoi-selle Freelander
2 Marquez Evita Marquez 3 Classic Coco Classic
12-18 Months Female Grey/Roan Class 305
1 Painted Pines Elektra Painted Pines 2 Lyneden Nicolle Lyneden 3 N/E
12-18 Months Female Black Class 306
1 Ambersun Black Sap-phire Ambersun
2 Classic Cinders Classic 3 Adaminca Pure Ebony Adaminca
Intermediate Female Champion Glenovis Pearlah Glenovis Intermediate Female Reserve Champion Ambersun Black Sapphire Ambersun
SECTION 4 12-18 Months Male White Class 401
1 Ambersun Lord Chancellor Ambersun 2 Softfoot Lawson Softfoot 3 Yaringa Lightning Yaringa
12-18 Months Male Lt. Fawn Class 402 1 Shanbrooke Simply the Best Classic/Yaringa
2 Yaringa Czar Yaringa/Classic 3 Andean Gold Shah of Persia Andean Gold
12-18 Months Male Fawn - Med/Dark Class 403 1 Andean Gold Firestorm Andean Gold
2 Classic Monarch Classic 3 Alpacaspecialist Viking Alpacaspecialist
12-18 Months Male Brown Class 404 1 Alpacaspecialist Ali Baba Alpacaspecialist
2 Marquez Eduardo Marquez 3 N/E
12-18 Months Male Grey/Roan Class 405 1 Alpacaspecialist Spartacus Alpacaspecialist
2 N/E 3 N/E
12-18 Months Male Black Class 406 1 Chaparral Zulu Warrior Chaparral
2 Canchones Black Ferrari Canchones/Yaringa/ Classic 3 Yaringa King Leonidis Yaringa
Intermediate Male Champion Ambersun Lord Chancellor Ambersun Intermediate Male Reserve Champion Shanbrooke Simply the Best Classic/Yaringa
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SECTION 5
18-30 Months Female White Class 501 1 Softfoot Lian Softfoot
2 Softfoot Finalee ET Softfoot 3 N/E
18-30 Months Female Lt. Fawn Class 502
1 Marquez Damita Marquez 2 Glenovis Naturi Glenovis 3 N/E
Adult Female Champion Softfoot Lian Softfoot
Adult Female Reserve Champion Softfoot Finalee ET Softfoot
SECTION 6
18-30 Months Male White Class 601
1 Ambersun Gladia-
tor ET Ambersun
2 Yaringa Sir
Winston Yaringa
3 Blackgate Lodge
Sir Oliver Glenovis
18-30 Months Female Lt. Fawn Class 602
1 Ambersun Carpe
Diem Ambersun 2 N/A
3 N/A
18-30 Months Male Fawn-
Lt/Med/Dark Class 603
1 Alpacaspecialist
Legend Yaringa/Classic
2 Softfoot Maudib
ET Softfoot
3 Nambi Durango Adaminca
18-30 Months Male Grey/Roan Class 605 1 Arcady Paua Arcady
2 N/E 3
18-30 Months Male Black Class 606
1 Lyneden Dakota Lyneden
2 Canhones
Vaniteck Canchones/Marquez 3 Jotars Dante Jotars
Adult Male Champion Ambersun Gladiator ET Ambersun
Adult Male Reserve Champion Ambersun Carpe Diem Ambersun
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SECTION 7 30 Months + Female Lt. Fawn Class 702
1 Fleur De Lys
Shakira Fleur De Lys 2 N/E
3
30 Months + Female Fawn-Lt/Med/Dark Class 703
1 Ninbella Goldie Kobler 2 N/E
3
Senior Female Champion Nimbella Goldie Kobler
Senior Female Reserve Champion Fleur De Lys
Shakira Fleur De Lys
Grand Champion Huacaya Ambersun Baroque Ambersun
SECTION 8 30 Months + Male White Class 801
1 Timbertop CT Whistler Whyte Park
2 Softfoot Comsec Softfoot 3 Ambersun Halifax Kobler
30 Months + Male Lt. Fawn Class 802
1 Ambersun Distinc-tion ET Ambersun
2 Chaparral Royal Salute Chaparral
3 N/E
30 Months + Male Fawn-Lt/Med/Dark Class 803 1 Ambersun Futuris Ambersun
2 N/E 3
30 Months + Male Grey/Roan Class 805
1 Alpaca Specialist Red Baron Yaringa/Classic
2 Meridian Whistler Meridian/Nangkita 3 N/E
30 Months + Male Black Class 806
1 Anfield Park Keegan Anfield Park
2 Anfield Park Lochinvar Anfield Park
3 Alpacaspecialist Puma Classic
Senior Male Champion Anfield Park Keegan Anfield Park
Senior Male Reserve Champion Ambersun Dis-tinction ET Ambersun
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Best of Colour White Ambersun Baroque Ambersun Lt Fawn Abersun Fortune Seeker Ambersun Med/Dk Fawn Waradene Sebastian Waradene Brown Lyneden Sugar Rae Lyneden Grey/Roan Alpacaspecialist Spartacus Alpacaspecialist Black Anfield Park Keegan Anfield Park
SECTION 12 6-18 Months M & F Fancy Class 1201
1 Painted Pines Captain Jack Spar-
row Painted Pines 2 N/E
3
SECTION 12 18 mths & over M & F Fancy Class 1202
1 Ambersun Jag Ambersun 2 Freelander Nougat Rock Freelander 3 N/E
Best Fancy Huacaya Ambersun Jag Ambersun
SECTION 13 Progeny All
1 Jolimont Warrior
2 Anfield Park Heskey 3 Ambersun Kings Ransom
SURI CLASSES SECTION 13 6-12 Months Male Other Colours Class 1402
1 N/A 2
3
Junior Suri Champion N/A Junior Reserve Suri Champion
Section 15
12-18 Months Female White/Light Fawn Class 1501 1 Marquez Eliana Marquez
2 N/E 3
12-18 Months Female Other Colours Class 1502
1 Jigaru Mirage Los Surinos 2 N/E
3
Section 16 12-18 Months Male White/Light Fawn Class 1601
1 Mundawora Eros Mundawora 2 Marquez Enrique Marquez 3 N/E
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12-18 Months Male Other Colours Class 1602 1 N/A
2 N/E 3
Intermediate Champion Mundawora Eros Mundawora
Section 19 24+ Months Female White/Light Fawn Class 1901
1 Saxon Farm Co-zima Marquez
2 N/E 3
Section 20 24+ Months Male White/Light Fawn Class 2001
1 Mundawora Cochise Mundawora
2 Mundawora Co-manche Mundawora
3 N/E
24+ Months Male Other Colours Class 2002 1 Arequipa Mario Adaminca
2 N/E 3
Senior Champion Mundawora Cochise Mundawora
Grand Champion Suri Mundawora Cochise Mundawora
SURI
SECTION FS1 9-18 Months
1 Mundawora Elijah Mundawora 2 Arequipa Machuke Waradene 3 N/E
18- 30 Months
1 Mundawora Mundawora 2 N/E
3
Over 30 Months 1 Mundawora Bolero Mundawora
2 Waradene Sap- Waradene 3 Meridian Penina Meridian
Champion Suri Fleece Mundawora Mundawora
Reserve Champion Suri Fleece Mundawora Mundawora
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FLEECE CLASSES HUACAYA
SECTION FH1 6-9 Months All Colours
1 Triple G Emily Triple G 2 Wilsonia Manfred Wilsonia 3 Waradene Irvine Waradene 4 Softfoot Pandora Softfoot
SECTION FH2 12-18 Months All Colours
1 Waradene Mr Diamond Waradene 2 Nambi Durango Adaminca 3 Softfoot Maudib ET Softfoot
SECTION FH3
18-30 Months All Colours 1 Chaparral Nirvana Chaparral
2 Softfoot Creiss Softfoot 3 Triple G Summer Trilpe G 4 Ninbella Goldie Kobler 5 Yacka Ridge Beckham Yacka Ridge
SECTION FH4 Over 30 Months ALL Colours
1 Somadale Candice Somadale
2 Softfoot GM Estafan Softfoot
3 Chaparral Cosmopolitan Chaparral 4 Triple G Petal Triple G
Best of Colour White Somadale Candice Somadale
Lt Fawn Adaminca Scarlett Adaminca
Med/Dk Fawn Waradene Mr Diamond Waradene Brown Wilsonia Manfred Wilsonia Grey/Roan N/A
Black Lyneden Rosetta Jotars
Champion Huacaya Fleece SOMADALE CANDICE SOMADALE
Reserve Chapion Fleece 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)
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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.
HEALTH AND WELFARE
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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.
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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 breeder’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 [email protected] Sarah Wheeler: ph 8388 3051 email [email protected]
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
READ AND BREED—OUR REGIONAL NEWSLETTER
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ADVERTISING RATES 2010 Black and White
Single edition 4 editions Full Page $90.00 $300.00 Half Page $50.00 $180.00 Quarter Page $35.00 $120.00 Business Cards $15.00 $50.00
Colour Full Page $220.00 $800.00 Half Page $150.00 $500.00
All subject to availability and booked on first come first served basis.
All advertising must be paid for by the closing date.
Bookings covering four editions must be paid in full by the closing date for the first edition.
DISCLAIMER:
The Editor and the SA Region Committee take no responsibility for the opinions expressed, information submitted or products advertised herein. Whilst every effort is made to ascertain accuracy, liability is neither expressed nor implied. All submissions are subject to editing. The Region Committee reserves the right to decline any article or advertisement.
Deadlines for next issues: Issue 63 30 July 2010 Issue 64 29 October 2010 Issue 65 28 January 2011 Issue 66 29th April 2011
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 [email protected] Rhonda Pitt:- Phone 8574 3195/0408814534 Postal address c/- Post Office, SHERLOCK SA 5301 Email [email protected]
MERCHANDISE
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Description PRICE (au $) Alpaca Breeders Reproduction Handbook by McMillan/Jinks 25.00
Camelid Companion by Marty McGee Bennett P.O.A
Magazines—Alpacas Australia—current issue 7.70
Magazines—Alpacas Australia—3 back issues 9.90
Conference Proceedings 1999 —Glenelg S.A
2000—Canberra A.C.T.
2004 —Hobart TAS
2006—Adelaide S.A
2008—Sydney N.S.W.
25.30
25.30
25.30
25.00
28.00
Herd Books—available through National Office P.O.A
Farm Gate Signs (available to AAA members only) PVC—will not rust 65.00
Bumper Sticker 1.50
Available to Order
PLUS POSTAGE WHERE NECESSARY Note: GST does not apply to goods or services provided by A.A.A. S.A. Region
Contact: Susan Haese Merchandising officer, Phone/fax 08 8555 4163 email [email protected]
Description Price (au$) Halter Sets (discounted being discontinued) 20.00
Delux Halter—small/medium/large (double buckle)
Matching leads
30.00
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
and pet owners under Australian conditons
3.00
“ABC for Alpaca Owners - Antenatal,birthing and cria care” by McMillan/Jinks 33.00
“An Alpaca Alphabet” - contains abbreviations, acronyms, colour chart, fleece grades, glossary of Alphabetic terms
9.00
“Read and Breed”— extra printed copies of this issue 1.00
Stock held by AAA SA Region
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REGIONAL COMMITTEE
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Visit our regional web site for up to date news and information. Website: www.aaasa.com.au
President Sarah Wheeler
8388 3051
0434 982760
Vice-President Jennifer Duggin
8556 0131
Secretary Sandy Evans
8568 5797
Treasurer Wendy Jones
8535 88280
0415 250588
Executive Members
Committee Members
Derrick Hall
8389 3269
Glenn Russell 0417 828753
Perry Wheeler
8388 3051
Rosalie Brinkworth 8524 6805
Jo O’Connor
8564 1384
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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THREE ELITE COLOURED STUDS OPERATING FROM ONE CENTRAL LOCATION
IN THE ADELAIDE HILLS
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 2ND, SAT 8TH AND SUN 9TH May 2010, 10:00am – 4:00pm Section 140 Kevin Herrmanns Road Mt Torrens SA
NAW SPECIAL – Females from $550 inc GST
ALPACA SPECIALISTS ANDEAN GOLD GREENVALE ALPACAS GLENN – 08 8538 7253 ROSALIE – 08 8524 6805 GLENN – 08 85387253
