Special course on alpacas
2005-08-11
A COURSE on the breeding of alpacas and the use of their wool will be presented at Inca Vale Farm outside Wellington on 4 September with a renowned international judge and breeder, Jenny Jackson, as guest speaker.
Jackson, from Western Australia, runs a herd of over 400 alpacas south of Perth, and also lectures extensively from basic husbandry to advanced reproduction like embryo transfer. Her lectures are easy to follow and her course notes are comprehensive.
Jenny also will speak about the global growth of the market, and how Australia has developed to have a national herd of over 70 000 alpacas in 18 years.
Dr Gavin Lindhorst of African Alpacas started the alpaca industry in South Africa in 2000 when he imported the foundation herd from Chile.
He will share his five years of local experience, and the management of his herd of over 100 alpacas, including health issues and cria care.
Giving an independent perspectvie will be Lorna Ramsdon who attended the International Alpaca Judging Course in Peru last year, and is also active in equestrian circles as judge and events co-ordinator. An independent perspective.
Also on the programme is Debbie Conradie, qualified instructor in the T-Touch technique of animal handling and discipline.
Debbie’s greater expertise is with horses, but she has recently started working with alpacas. A halter trained alpaca is a winner in the show ring, and a very respon-sive pet!
This fledgling fibre industry is still in the breeding phase, and this is where the profit of the industry lies. The alpaca does not require expensive fencing or a deep knowledge of animal husbandry.
Inca Vale Farm (next to the Florida farm stall outside Wellington) is the new home of African Alpacas, a model breeding and training centre of alpacas.
The course fee of R395 includes notes, lunch and refreshments. To book, phone Mandy on (031) 910-5773 or email mandya@dbn.caxton .co.za. For more information contact Gavin Lindhorst on 082-340-2650 visit www.african alpacas.co.za or email info@africanalpacas.co.za.
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