Seminars

Fecal Parasite Testing & Management IgG & Total Protein Testing Click Here to Register

Presented by Dr Steve Purdy, Director of the Camelid Studies Program at U Mass

Date: Saturday - February 2, 2008 Time: 10am - 3pm Place: AuSable Valley Alpacas - Jay NY - Directions This hands-on event presented by Dr Steve Purdy (U Mass Camelid Studies) 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 will include:    - Neonatal exams    - Antibody transfer in crias    - Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of intestinal parasites in alpacas & llamas    - Meningeal worm disease and prevention    - External parasites A lab will be included so that participants can conduct their own fecal parasite tests and learn to identify actual parasites with the help of Dr Purdy. Participants will also conduct tests of IgG levels using the DVM Rapid Test and total protein using a refractometer. Participants are encouraged to bring a fecal sample for testing. Blood samples are also welcome for testing IgG levels and total protein. Seminar fee is $150 & includes lunch, hand out materials AND a 10% discount on all fecal parasite, IgG and total protein testing equipment. The 10% discount covers microscopes, centrifuges, fecal parasite testing kits as well at the DVM Rapid Test for testing IgG and refractometers from Light Livestock Equipment. Space is limited to 15 attendees so that all are able to access equipment. 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. Click Here 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.

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. Rooms available at: www.mountainbrooklodge.com $74 singe $84 double

Saturday, April 12, 2008 8 am - 5 pm SOLD OUT! Sunday, April 13, 2008 8 am - 5 pm - Space Still Available

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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.

Nutrition Herd Health Ethics Exercise Behavior as an indicator of health problems When to call Your Vet Emergency Medicine Toxicities in General		Veterinary Diagnostics Congenital Diseases Biosecurity Discussion Toxic plants Parasites - prevention, treatment & control
Jay Ward of AVA and Dr LaRue Johnson, DVM and internationally known camelid expert 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

Past Seminars

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