alpaca classic 2013 - Harrison & Hetherington

GUEST SPEAKERSBrett Kaysen has been an influence in the Alpaca Community on many levels since2001. He has travelled coast to coast in North America as well as internationallyteaching seminars on alpacas consisting of classroom presentations as well as“hands-on workshops”. Brett has a passion for educating, especially in the area ofAnimal Science. Brett was raised east of Brighton, Colorado where he was alwaysinvolved with every aspect of raising livestock.Cheryl Gehly became an AOBA Certified Fleece Judge in 2002. In additionto judging fleece shows, Cheryl has shared her knowledge with judges andapprentices as an AOBA Certified Instructor at JTCC sponsored Judge TrainingClinics, as well as being a Senior AOBA Fleece Judge and an AOBA CertifiedFleece Judge Trainer. Cheryl has volunteered time with AOBA by being amember and chairperson of the Judge Training and Certification Committee.Cheryl has been a member and chairperson of the AOBA Judge AdvisoryCommittee. She is also the fleece judge liaison to the Show Rules Committee.Cheryl teaches at breeder seminars around the country as well as judging multiple AOBA CertifiedFleece Shows annually.Claire Whitehead BVM&S MS FHEA MRCVS Diplomate ACVIM (Large Animal)Claire grew up in the UK, developing a passion for alpacas on the family farm.She completed a Residency in Large Animal Internal Medicine at The OhioState University in July 2005, working under Dr David Anderson. Llamas andalpacas formed approximately 95% of her heavy caseload there. She stayed onat Ohio State for another year as a clinical instructor in Camelid Medicine andReproduction, returning to the Royal Veterinary College in the UK in February2007 where she established the first referral service catering specifically for Camelids alongsideother farm animals in the UK. In May 2011, she set up in private practice running a camelid-onlyreferral and consultancy practice and runs courses for vets and owners/breeders on CamelidHealth and Reproduction. She has exciting plans to build a new camelid-focussed facility to beopened in Spring 2014.Claire has extensive speaking experience and has presented at conferences all over the UnitedStates, in the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Finland and Holland as well as New Zealand. Her mainresearch interests include Camelid genetics, vitamin D metabolism, neonatology, immunology, andneurological diseases. She has co-written an owners’ manual on Neonatal Care for Camelids andguest-edited a special edition of the Veterinary Clinics of North America on Alpaca and LlamaHealth Management (2009). She is the current President of the British Veterinary Camelid Society.SEMINARS & WORKSHOPSCrimp and Lock Style in Perspective - Presented by Cheryl GehlyA seminar designed to elucidate on some of those areas often talked about, but whose relativeimportance is not always fully understoodAlpacas Worldwide - An independent perspective from Brett KaysenBrett doesn’t own an alpaca but with his heavy involvement in marketing them, and training alpacajudges, he offers a fresh and independent insight into the global alpaca market.The Practicalities and Implications of ET and AI in Alpacas - Presented by Claire E WhiteheadWant to know what embryo transfer is all about? Why should you consider using it in your herd?And what is involved in setting up a programme? Then come and listen to Claire’s talk, where allwill be revealed... One tip is that there is some thought and preparation required, so start thinkingabout it now for potential inclusion in your breeding programme in 2014. While artificial inseminationfor camelids may be light-years behind its use in the livestock industry, there is hope for the futurefor this valuable technology: find out the current status by attending this seminar.Auctions - Getting the most out of them as a buyer - Presented by Brett KaysenBrett promises us some sage advice as to how buyers should and can use auctions to their ownbest advantage.The Meaning of Micron - Presented by Cheryl GehlyAlpaca, fleece, and fineness are integral components of any herd evaluation. Yet, how do you knowwhat you have? Is it possible to assess fineness visually? This seminar will give you the answers tothese and other questions related to the fineness and micron. Participants will learn how to assessmicron values in a hands-on workshop. Both relative and absolute scoring will be experienced, aswell as understanding the value of data collection and translation to individual herd assessment.The Top Four Causes of Cria Mortality - Presented by Claire E WhiteheadThere can be many reasons why crias die during the first weeks of life: while some identifiedproblems are irreversible, most are easily recognised and treated - if not prevented with a littlepreparation and appropriate action! Claire will share her wisdom and experience as to the biggestcauses of cria mortality and how best to prevent unnecessary loss.Evaluating Fleece – Gaining a Full Perspective - Presented by Cheryl GehlyThis is a workshop not to be missed, Cheryl will show you how to evaluate and appreciate the fullcharacteristics of a fleece in this “hands on” practical workshop.TRADE STANDSGWF Nutrition www.gwfnutrition.comCamelid Veterinary Services www.ukalpacavet.comMarshwood Vale Handling Equipment www.marshwood-alpacas.co.ukLucy Cox - Knitwear www.lucy-cox.co.ukUK Alpaca www.ukalpaca.comwww.alpacaevent.co.uk5