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The Newsletter of the South Queensland & Northern NSW Region of the Australian Alpaca Association
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~ AUTUMN Edition 2016 ~ Alpaca Advocate ~ ~ AUTUMN Edition 2016 ~
AAA South QLD Northern NSW Region
2016 AUTUMN Edition
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Advertisers:
Adagio Alpaca Mills
Boston Fine Fibres
Echo Beach Alpaca Fibres
Grandeverge Alpaca Supplies
Julie Hockings
Mangowood Alpaca Stud
McLaren Vale Alpaca Stud
Melleah Jane Hewitt Photography
Creekside Alpaca Stud
Sunline Alpaca Stud
Wahgungurry Alpaca Stud
Contents
Dear Members,
Welcome to all our new members, it is pleasing to see our region numbers are
growing on a regular basis. We trust you enjoy the friendship and growth of alpaca
knowledge available to you.
Again, our members have been out in the community promoting our alpaca
industry. Show displays and Showing has started with many days of organisation.
In this edition, information on fleece manufacturing, quite a lot going on in this area
with new mini mills opening and opportunities for breeders.
Bob Coxon is reminding us early, to consider 2016 Australian Alpaca Week and
enter our intent online on the AAA website. The AAW Raffle is complete, great
prizes this year, tickets are available obtain yours at the next meeting or contact
Bob for your open day.
Primex organisation is well underway, contact Bob if you are available to help
with the display this year. Always a lot of fun and opportunity to show alpacas to
the community.
Our next meeting is the 29th May at Leannes—McLaren Vale Mt Tamborine come
along and enjoy talking alpaca with friends.
See you there...
The Editor and South Queensland & Northern NSW Region Committee of the AAA accept no
responsibility for the opinions expressed, information supplied or advertisements published.
All submissions are subject to editing.
Copyright : The material published in this magazine is subject to copyright and may not be published in
part or whole without written permission of the author.
Articles Page
Calendar 3
Presidents report 4
Fleece Info 10
Parasite identification 12
Stud Males 17
Alpacas and Poultry 25
Autumn Gardening 27
Recipe 28
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NEXT REGIONAL MEETING
29th May 2016
McLaren Vale Stud
11 AM for 10.30 AM Start Please bring lunch to share
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AUSTRALIAN ALPACA ASSOCIATION LTD.
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South Queensland & Northern NSW AAA Ltd Region Regional Calendar of Events 2016
14th February 2016 REGIONAL MEETING—WAHGUNGURRY ALPACAS - Contact: Pauline Glasser 02 66476454
6th March 2016 The Wonderful World of Alpacas Workshop Erwin Alpacas Contact: Bob Coxon 02 6645 9092
17th - 31st March 2016 Royal Sydney Show (Judging Animal/Fleece Show & Display) Contact: Paul Haslin 02 48789429
7th – 9th April 2016 Toowoomba Royal Show Contact: Convenor Marg Hassall Fleece: Pauline Glasser 02 66476454
13th April 2016 Maclean Agricultural Show (Regional Display) Contact: Bob Coxon 02 6645 9092
15th - 16th April 2016 Grafton Colourbration Show (Judging Animal/Fleece Show & Display) Contact: Colin Glasser 02 66476454
23rd - 24th April 2016 Coffs Harbour Show (Regional Display) Contact: Bob Coxon 02 6645 9092
30th April – 8 May 2016 AUSTRALIAN ALPACA WEEK Contact: Bob Coxon 02 6645 9092
7th May 2016 Marburg Show (Regional Display) Contact: TBA
13rd – 15th May 2016 Ipswich Show (Regional Display) Contact: Lynn Kincade 0421093574
19th May 2016 Rural Discovery Day (Regional Display) Contact: Michelle Malt 0438103310
29th May 2016 REGIONAL MEETING – - McLaren Vale Alpaca Stud - Contact: Leanne Tunny 07 55438988
23rd – 25th June 2016 Primex Agricultural Industries Expo Casino (Regional Display) Contact: Bob Coxon 02 6645 9092
25th June 2016 Murwillumbah Alpaca Show Contact: Rosemary Eva 02 6677 7500
24th - 26th June 2016 Mudgeeraba Agricultural Show ((Regional Display) Contact: TBA
17th July 2016 ANNUAL REGIONAL MEETING - LONGUEVILLE PARK Contact: Liz Coles 02 6677 7500
31st July 2016 The Wonderful World of Alpacas Workshop: Mclaren Vale Alpacas QLD Leanne Tunney 07 55438988
14th August 2016 The Wonderful World of Alpacas Workshop: Nattameri Alpacas Bob Coxon 02 6645 9092
5th - 14th August 2016 Royal Queensland Show ~ Ekka Judging Animal Contact: Di Baker Fleece: Pauline Glasser 02 66476454
4th – 7th Aug 2016 2016 NATIONAL SHOW AND SALE – GLOBE DERBY PARK ADELAIDE SA
2nd & 3rd September 2016 Beaudesert Show Contact: TBA
24th September 2016 Nimbin Show (Regional Display) Contact: Bob Coxon 02 6645 9092
20th – 22nd October 2016 North Coast National Lismore Show - (Regional Display) Contact: Bob Coxon 02 6645 9092
19th November 2016 Bangalow Show (Regional Display) Contact: Bob Coxon 02 6645 9092
November 2016 XMAS REGIONAL MEETING - McLaren Vale Alpaca Stud - Contact: Leanne Tunny 07 55438988
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From our President Leanne..
Hello members, I was reading a book last week about how to become the ‘best in your profession’ – one of the key issues within the book was how potential employers assess your personality – your personality helps employers to determine your ‘fit’ in regard to a position! Did you now that each single action that a person takes reflects his psychological makeup -hobbies are no different. Hobbies reflect the inner most desires of people, help them fulfill their unmet needs and make them feel special. Many people develop certain hobbies to compensate for certain unsatisfied emotional needs. Sometimes people develop hobbies as a result of their courage to pursue their important needs. For example, some people use their hobbies to tame their fears. Working with animals as a hobbie or in a full time role shows employers that you are; sympathetic, empathetic, kindhearted, considerate, caring, gentle, thoughtful, understanding, selfless, attentive, mindful, compassionate, generous and humane – so we are all wonderful people! Show season has commenced, good luck to you all!
Leanne Tunny
SQNNSW President
www.mclarenvalealpacas.com.au
info@mclarenvalealpacas.com.au
PRESIDENT: Leanne Tunny
info@mclarenvalealpacas.com.au
M: 0407 748 477
SECRETARY: Jan Krzewina
jask@aanet.com.au
M: 0435760815
TREASURER: Ann Bright
ann_jeff82@bigpond.com
M: 0428303821
COMMITTEE MEMBER Donna Crone
doona_c@hotmail.com
M: 0419685334
FLEECE LIAISON OFFICER Julie Hockings
alpacagear@activ8.net.au
P: 0428661114
MARKETING & MERCHANDISE Bob Coxon
nattameri@bigpond.com
P: 02 6645 9092
NEWSLETTER EDITOR Pauline Glasser
cpg4764@bigpond.net.au
P: 02 6647 6454
WEBMASTER Steve Rowley
steve@erragolia.com.au
P: 07 5546 3971
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Update on recent AAA Board activities – March ’16.
The recent change from the national ‘working parties’ and reference panels’ to the more streamlined
‘committee’ structure is now well under way and is working more effectively in processing the increasing
day to day business of running our Australian Alpaca Association. There will always be casual vacancies
on these committees so if you feel strongly about any aspect of your industry, then volunteering to get on
the panel of your interest is a rewarding experience. We are all volunteers and always welcome
enthusiastic help especially if you have previous experience or expertise in these fields.
Ongoing membership surveys by email certainly influence some of the decisions made at board level and
I would advise you to take the time to reply to them. I assure you, your opinion will be noted, the same as
do the items raised by your regional committee. Presidents recently presented members’ issues to the
February Council meeting and the AAA board has prioritised them in accordance with the current Strategic
Plan. A priority review of the AAA web site and associated I.T. will now be undertaken and quotes for
upgrade options considered.
The constant objective in running any not for profit organization is to keep spending in line with the income
that is generated. As your association is now finding a decline in membership numbers this is impacting
on the income available, so the board has chosen to reduce spending in some areas. Hopefully you will
not be affected by this responsible action. The challenge is to get more people breeding alpacas and
joining us in progressing our industry.
The ‘New’ A.A.A. promotional push of ‘Grow the Herd’ is in response to many members coming to the
realization that a lot of the progress that is starting to happen, will only continue to grow at a rate that
depends upon the size of the Australian herd. The commercial future of fleece, meat and hides and even
export all need a critical mass of alpaca to become viable on a sustainable basis. The message here is,
don’t leave your females empty, there is a growing market out there. Find one that suits your enterprise.
Australian Alpaca Week in May is an ideal time to spread your enthusiasm for breeding alpacas to many
prospective new owner/breeders. Consider joining with the many alpaca farms all around the country that
open their gates to the eager and hopefully interested general public. If your farm is restrictive for an open
day why not try and set up a stall at your local market place. Do it with a fellow breeder for twice the fun.
It is interesting to see some results coming through from our investment of funds into research and
development. Current research is looking into ‘castration of males’ and ‘stomach worms’. This and other
research into the emerging meat side if our industry is vital to the growing knowledge base on alpacas
here in Australia. The government corporation, R.I.R.D.C. gives us a $ for $ subsidy towards this and we
are optimistic that this will be an ongoing arrangement. Private contributions are also co-jointly bolstering
our efforts in research. Our industry has to be grateful for the foresight and generosity of these people.
If you haven’t seen the new promotional video ‘Our Smart Future’, do yourself a favour and download it
from the AAA web site. A great idea is to have it playing on loop at your displays.
I’m looking forward to meeting new alpaca owners and breeders at one of the shows this year or at a
workshop day. The recent fleece skirting educational day was a good start in value adding to your fleece.
Jeff Willis
Director - AAA board... (Market Access, Trade and Commercialisation)
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Deadline for next advocate - JUNE 30TH
NEW UPDATED SHOWING RULES MANUAL Update 2015
The new AAA Showing and Judging Manual is available on the
AAA website
Sign in and go to Resource Centre
Then click on Showing and Judging button
The download resources will appear Print or save the Rules.
NEW SHOW SCHEDULE MANUAL Update 2015
The new AAA Show Schedule Manual is available on the AAA
website
Sign in and go to Resource Centre
Then click on Showing and Judging button
The download resources will appear Print or save the Schedule
Primex is on
again this year
come and say hello!
Casino 23—25th June
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Shearers Bob Dunn (02) 4930 3446
Chris Powers Mob: 0438653782
Drew Shearman (02) 49201607
Ted Winnell (Casino) (02) 66625379 Mob: 0427 343991
Bernie McInerney Mob: 0429 668240
Genna Reiman (Grafton) Mob: 0439347611
Contacting fellow breeders in your Region for a recommendation is probably
the best way to locate a shearer.
Arrange well ahead of time as the shearers are booked out quickly.
The AAA Website also has a list of shearers on the home page.
qldnsw.alpaca.asn.au
Fibre Testing Australian Wool Testing Authority (AWTA)
Geelong office 03 5277 9842
Melbourne office 03 9371 2100
Australian Alpaca Fleece Testing (AAFT) (AWEX accredited)
Paul Vallely, PO Box 246, Crookwell, NSW 2583
Phone/Fax: 02 4834 2132
International Fibre Centre, Gordon Institute of TAFE, Geelong
Geelong 03 5227 2358
Howe, Watts & Co
Mudgee 02 6373 3403
Micron Man Pty Ltd
Email for more information
microman@iinet.net.au
New England Fibre Testing Service
Walcha 02 6777 2122
Riverina Wool Testers Pty Ltd
Wagga Wagga 02 6925 1407
Riverina Fleece Testing Services (RFTS)
Wodonga 02 6026 0551
Southern Tablelands Fibre Testing (STFT) (AWEX Accredited)
Kim Cartwright, Thalaba Downs, Laggan 2583
Phone/Fax: 02 4837 3210 Mobile: 0427 373 211
SHEARING
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ALPACA FLEECE OPTIONS….
Business Name Fleece purchased and/or processed Service provided
Alpaca Ultimate 130 Davis Lane
Yass NSW 2582
Tel: 0429783575 or 62273158 Email: sales@alpacaultimate.com.au
www.alpacaultimate.com.au
Buyers of well skirted white and fawn huacaya fleece up to 28 micron. Check website to view current prices and conditions. Purchase of all colours of fleeces coming soon.
Fleece is processed into high quality yarn and is available to purchase via our website.
Alpha Centauri Alpacas 49 Sugarloaf Ridge Rd Bungendore NSW 2621 Email: info@acalpacas.com
www.acalpacas.com
Buyers of coloured fleece (skirted saddles only, less than 25 micron) ranging from dark fawn through all shades of brown and grey to black.
We also offer shearing services and will negotiate lower shearing charges in return for the donation of coloured fleeces that meet our needs.
Australian Alpaca Fibre Testing (AAFT) - 'Alpaca Ultrafine Bale Scheme' PO Box 246 Crookwell NSW 2583 Tel: 02 48342132 Email: info@aaft.com.au
www.aaft.com.au
Purchasing premium grade white huacaya fleece under 19 micron and over 99.0% Comfort Factor (grid test). Refer website for prices paid and consignment information.
AAFT is an alpaca fibre testing service that also buys and processes ultrafine alpaca fibre for the 'luxury' apparel market. We also provide advice on ultrafine fleece production.
Australian Alpaca Fleece Ltd. (AAFL) 2 / 114 Fairbairn Rd Sunshine VIC 3020 Tel: 03 9311 0933 Fax: 03 9311 0499 Email: info@aafl.com.au
www.aafl.com.au
All fleece qualities and quantities, skirtings accepted, except short, coarse, kempy, coloured and lower legs.
Classing including clip report; help where required; supply packs & plastic bags. Fleece accepted 1 Sept – 30 April annually; extensive industry experience in fleece handling; call to discuss your needs.
Boston Fine Fibres Southern NSW Region Mobile 0417 497 940
Email: ttboston@bigpond.com
Processing your alpaca fleeces into your choice of rovings, batts, felt or yarn in 2,4,8, or 10ply. The very popular rug yarn is also available.
Full mini-mill service including washing, picking, separating, carding, drafting, spinning, plying, steaming. skeins, balls or cones available. Specialising in single fleece to 20kg batches. Personalised labelling available upon request.
Cashmere Connections Pty Ltd 4 Osborne Street Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340 Tel: 03 5346 1436 Email: trishesson@bigpond.com
www.fibre.cx
Currently purchasing ALL types of alpaca fleece. Visit our web site for information. Contract dehairing & top making services
also available.
Actively developing markets for all fibre types, so will accept and pay for all alpaca fibre. Cashmere Connections is paying for transportation of alpaca fibre from designated transport depots around Australia to Bacchus
Marsh.
Echo Beach Alpacas Fibre Processing Mill P O Box 1600 Mt Barker SA 5251 Mobile: 0417 672 566 Fax: 08 8391 5486 Email: anne@echobeachalpacas.com.au
www.echobeachalpacas.com.au
Processing small lots of alpaca fibre into rovings, yarns or batts for felt. Minimum quantity 500g. Maximum quantity 15kgs.
Full mini mill processing from raw fleece to finished products. Fast turnaround. Personalised service. See web site for helpful hints on preparing your fibre for processing.
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Fibre Naturally 3 Hunt Rd Macclesfield VIC 3782 Mobile: 0407 729 227 Email: gayle@fibrenaturally.com.au
www.fibrenaturally.com.au
Processing 100% huacaya and suri fleeces. No minimum amount required. Visit our web site for more information.
Specialty fibre mill processing your individual alpaca fleeces or entire clips. Focused on producing quality luxurious yarn, batts or bumps that highlight the magnificent natural colour range available from the alpaca.
Goldfields Mohair Farm/Spinning Mill Maryborough Rd Lockwood via Bendigo VIC 3551 Tel: 03 5435 3341 Fax: 03 5435 3225 Email: sales@mohairfarm.com.au
www.mohairfarm.com.au
Alpaca – Mohair – White & Coloured
Wool.
Grower consignments. Scouring /milling yarns etc. Quilt & product making service. Mill & showroom open 7 Days. For more
information visit our web site.
Humminghills Alpacas 216 Carool Road Carool NSW 2486 Tel: 07 5590 7745 Mobile: 0407 458 107 Email: alpaca@humminghillsalpacas.com.au
www.humminghillsalpacas.com.au
Prepared, skirted alpaca fleece. Alpaca fleece carding service on our Platts Worsted Carding Machine, which gives an end product of aligned fibres in a lovely soft roving which is wonderful to spin and felt with.
Macquarie Textiles, Albury (Head Office) 211 East Street Albury NSW 2640 Tel: 02 6043 0200 Mobile: 02 6041 1321
www.macquarietextiles.com.au
Require quantities over 300kgs per project
Will dye, weave and finish material in either woollen or worsted but cannot spin yarn.
Natural Coloured Fibre Company P O Box 46 Clunes VIC 3370 Tel: 03 5345 4040 & 03 5334 6637 Mobile: 0417 331 851
Email: natcolfibre@vic.australis.com.au
All fleece, any colour - accepted at Ballarat depot only. Stockpiling to create mill runs for fashion garments through to carpets.
Outright purchase. Marketing difficult lines and finding uses for the bits that nobody seems to want.
St Albans 44 Hargreaves Street Huntingdale VIC 3166 Tel: 03 9544 7533 Fax: 03 9543 8429
www.stalbans.com.au
Weaving only - will take over 240kgs of yarn for a project, very willing to talk to anyone who wishes to have fabric made and try to accommodate them.
Tailored Strands P O Box 368 Creswick VIC 3363 Tel: 03 5345 6169 Mobile: 0408 991 552 Fax: 03 5345 6187 Email: info@tailoredstrands.com.au
www.tailoredstrands.com.au
From cria to 28 micron fleece used for knitting yarns, garments, wraps, shawls, accessories. 150kg+ per colour preferred but all quantities considered.
Wholesalers of alpaca knitting yarn and products (retail enquiries welcome). Limited localised shearing available, with fleece purchase/exchange considered.
The Fibre of the Gods 716 Bindi Bindi Road (P O Box 1244) Toodyay WA 6566 Tel: 08 9574 5577 Email: fibreofg@bigpond.net.au
www.thefibreofthegods.com
Only mini mill in WA turning alpaca fleece into yarn and felt. Also make bumps, slivers and batts for hand spinners and felting.
The Rare Yarns Company PO Box 190 Takaka, New Zealand Tel: +64 3 525 7335 Email: matthew@rareyarns.co.nz
www.rareyarns.co.nz
All colours 28 to 24 microns. Usually 300kg lots or bigger.
We proccess into knitting yarn, blankets, shawls, throws. We sell wholesale.
TizTeazles Newstead, Victoria Tel: 03 5476 2580 Email: tizteazles@aapt.net.au
www.tizteazles.com
Small quantities of fibre processed. Minimum accepted is about 1 kilo.
Wash, dye and custom card for hand spinners. Handspinning into skeins of designer knitting yarns. All proceeds from TizTeazles are used in the rescue, rehabilitation and release of Australian native wildlife.
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Eye to eye: diagnosing internal parasites
Looking into a sheep's (Alpacas) eyes does not appear to offer much to a veterinary surgeon or a farmer. So why are
more and more farmers, vets and animal health workers doing precisely this? Surprisingly, the answer is that the eyes
are a good way of revealing the presence of stomach worms. By examining the colour of the inside of the lower eyelid of
a sheep or goat, you can tell how badly the animal is suffering from bloodsucking stomach-worms. Parasitic stomach-
worms result in heavy losses in flocks: they make the host animal anaemic, and the paler the colour of the lower eyelid,
the more serious is the infestation and the more urgent the need to treat the animal.
A bright red colour of the eyelid indicates either that the animal has few or no worms, or that the sheep or goat has the
capacity to tolerate its worms. An almost white eyelid colour is the warning sign of very severe anaemia, as the worms
present in the stomach are in such numbers that they are draining the animal of its blood. If left untreated, such an animal
will soon die.
Test by colour
A very simple test or "assay", known as the FAMACHA anaemia guide, has been developed
by African scientists in South Africa and is being used increasingly widely. Most importantly,
the FAMACHA test not only indicates which animals in a flock need treatment, it also shows
which animals don't need to be treated. And, says Armando Nari, a parasitologist with the UN
Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), this is having many different benefits. FAO has
been supporting the field validation (testing the effectiveness on-farm) of this diagnostic
technology and is very pleased with the benefits for farmers. By indicating animals in urgent
need of treatment, farmers can be sure to treat them and ensure that they survive. And, by
indicating those animals not needing treatment, farmers are saved the cost of unnecessary
treatment. But, even more important, the FAMACHA test can also help to prevent the
development of drug resistance in the worms, prolonging the effectiveness of useful
chemicals.
So far, the FAMACHA system has been developed for one species of stomach parasite, which
infects sheep and goats, but it is by far the most important species: the Barbers pole worm or
Haemonchus contortus. Hopefully, equally low-cost and simple to use systems will be
developed for use for other worm parasites.
Prolonging drug effectiveness
Drug resistance to internal and external parasites is a widespread and serious problem. As farmers use drugs to protect
their livestock they unintentionally store up problems for the future. This happens because no drug is so effective that it
kills every pathogen or parasite, and even if only one wireworm individual in thousands survives, and it does so because
it alone is resistant to that chemical, it goes on to replicate, and its drug-resistant progeny soon replace the original drug-
susceptible population. Then, as farmers see their chemicals giving poorer control, they may use the chemical more often
or at higher doses, increasing the level of resistance.
For more information go to: www.new-ag.info
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How to open feed bags secured by double stitching.
Opening the larger bags that have interlocking stitching can be a difficult
task. Next time you feel like ripping the bag apart in frustration why not
try this technique.
Place the bag with single running stitch (looks like a dotted line) facing
you. The looped stitches should be facing away from your body.
With one hand (your left hand if you are right handed) hold the loose
threads on the right end of the bag. (YOUR right)
Move your left hand directly away from your body to take up the slack
and to aid access to the first two stiches sewn through the bag. Cut
through the first two exposed stitches between where they exit the bag
and the looped threads in your left hand. Cut them as close to the bag as
possible. This should release the knot system of the stitches. You will be
left with the long end of thread in your left hand.
From your body side of the bag gently tease the small loose thread at the
end of the cut stitches and hold that end with your right hand. Hold the
thread on the other side with your left hand and gently take up the
tension on BOTH sides by pulling your hands at right angles away from
the bag.
Using both hands simultaneously pull both ends away from each side of
the bag at the same time. The stitches should unravel along the length of
the bag.
If you hit a snag try tugging one tread to release the snag then continue
pulling BOTH threads again.
I still have problems with opening bags!!! - editor
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C A T I N S D M S Y F G H T
I T U H A Y H R S R G H O A
R T A F K A B T L K H G P R
C D I S E Y A L P A C A E D
U Z N N X S B M M E R C A F
S D S L S K I Y D H A S V B
G S A E H E E S U R I H E F
H X F R U S S B U J N O E L
K U R I G M N P G L J P H E
A N F S C H H Y O V W P V E
L T K U A J R T O I O I F C
Y L F N Y E A R D G R N T E
A E D S A E P S T T M G Q J
N R G H D G R K I K S I P J
G S S I G H E Y M A S E E Y
E S C N F Y C T E E E T E K
L E R E F B E E S S G T L K
S R I G H J N D Y U O O E A
A D A G P O T I S U H V D D
X C G Y Y E S U N N Y A S L
ALPACA
ANGELS
BEES
BABIES
CENTS
CIRCUS
CRIA
DAYS
FLEECE
GOODTIME
HUACAYA
HAY
HOPE
PEEL
RAIN
SURI
SURI
SUNSHINE
SUNNY
SHOPPING
TINS
TRAINS
WORMS
YEAR
Michelle Malt—Sydney Royal
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- DISPLAYS
Hi Roland,
Thank you
for your h
ospitality
today and
sharing y
our
alpaca fam
ily and yo
ur experie
nces and k
nowledge
with
us.
We had a g
reat day a
nd learned
a great d
eal from a
ll.
It was nic
e to be am
ongst such
friendly
people who
were
happy to e
xchange id
eas and in
formation
and such a
lovely pla
ce to do i
t in.
We will no
doubt run
in to you
down the
track.
with
much appre
ciation,
warm regar
ds,
Kerryn and
Mia
INTRODUCTION WORKSHOP SUNDAY 6TH MARCH 2016
Firstly I must thank Roland Schwertner, Erwin Alpacas and his family for hosting the event, David and Margot Vincent –
Sphinx Rock Alpacas and Jackie – Nattameri Alpacas for assisting on the day.
We had a good mix of participants (15 incl 3 children), a few existing members, some that already own alpacas and
others that are still in the research stage. One couple travelled from Brisbane South, a family came from the Gold Coast,
another from Stanthorpe QLD and the rest were locals.
Local mobile Veterinarian, Matt Ball of Beacon Veterinary Clinic gave an excellent presentation free of charge. However,
as a token of our appreciation we presented Matt with a House of Alpaca pillow.
These workshops continue to be very successful education tools so if you know of anyone that would benefit from
attending please let me for NSW and Leanne Tunny for QLD know and we will follow them up. For your information
details of upcoming Introduction Workshops are as follows:
31 July 2016 - Mclaren Vale Alpaca Stud, Tamborine Qld and
14 August 2016 – Nattameri Alpaca Stud, Goodwood Island NSW
Bob Coxon
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Sire Name Colour IAR Stud Stud Fee Photo
Grand Flowerdale
Traviator
Huacaya Medium
Fawn 130107 Creekside Alpacas $600.00
Erragolia Double
Ice Huacaya,
Solid White
129715 Erragolia Alpacas $ 400
Wilari Park
Ballantyne Huacaya,
Solid White
72710 Erragolia Alpacas $ 200.00
Erragolia Collaroy Huacaya,
Dark Fawn
114843 Erragolia Alpacas $ 300 .00
Longueville Park
Black Opal Huacaya Black 50527 Erragolia Alpacas
Co Owned with
Misty Mountain
$ 300 .00
Wyona
CENOTAPH
Huacaya Solid
Black 115482 Longueville Park $660.00
Longueville
Park
RHYLEY
Huacaya Solid
Black 86100 Longueville Park $770.00
Longueville Park
PEGASUS
Huacaya Solid
Black 140623 Longueville Park $880.00
Longueville Park
MADIBA
Huacaya Solid
True Black 184468 Longueville Park $660.00
Until March 2016
Longueville Park
BRIGANTINE
Huacaya Solid
Black 159784 Longueville Park $770.00
P
acofino
RITZVILLE
Suri Solid Dark
Fawn 125158 Mangowood
Alpacas
$880.00
Balfour Haven
NOBLE MONACH Huacaya
Dark Fawn
producing greys
125054 Misty Mountain Stud $300
Silcron
MARS
Huacaya
Dark Fawn
74257 McLaren Vale
Alpacas
$300
HERD SIRES
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Arcady Auberon
KALLAROO Huacaya Grey Kallaroo Alpacas POA
Barkala
GARCIA
Solid White 91399 Nattameri Alpacas $400.00
Anawol
JACKAROO Huacaya
Dark Brown/
Black
131214 Nattameri Alpacas $400.00
Discount for multiples
Wahgungurry
Mr Martin
Huacaya
Med Brown
177746 Wahgungurry
Alpacas
$400.00
Discount for multiples
Penny Lane
Licorice
Huacaya
True Black
149827 Wahgungurry
Alpacas
$400.00
Discount for multiples
Ambleside
Merlin
Suri
White
192223 Ambleside
Wahgungurry
$500
Discount for multiples
Ambleside
Silk Master
Suri
White
192204 Ambleside
Wahgungurry
$500
Discount for multiples
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HERD SIRES
Welcome to our new
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KIM HOPER
LIJAHBOB ALPACA STUD
Congratulations to our
members who successfully
competed at Sydney Royal
Big Sky, Kallaroo
Longueville Park
Alpaca Studs
Results next edition
STOP PRESS
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Tick Cycle for breeders in Tick affect areas. Important times for paddock rotation and checking alpacas.
( sourced from fb: The alternate Australian Alpaca alliance)
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IMPORTANT REMINDER: AUSTRALIAN
ALPACA WEEK (AAW) 2016.
As recently advised AAW 2016 will be held from Saturday 30th April
to Sunday 8 May (Mother’s Day). The key messages will be to grow
the Australian alpaca herd to meet increased demand for fleece,
breeding stock and alpaca products and to GROW AAA
MEMBERSHIP.
Although AAW 2016 may seem a long way off it will come around
very quickly so your preparations should start NOW. To this end, it
would be appreciated if you could let me know as soon as you
register your participation with AAA which can be done online via
AAA website by logging onto member services – Australian Alpaca
Week Participation Form.
Also, please give some thought to teaming up with a fellow
breeder/s in your area to combine your efforts and make the event
a little easier to manage and to effectively promote the concept.
Bob Coxon
Regional Marketing
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Congratulations Stephen Rowley AAA Certificate of Appreciation - presented by President Michelle Malt
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION NOMINATION
STEPHEN ROWLEY (ERRAGOLIA ALPACAS)
Stephen Rowley and Ann Livermore of Erragolia Alpacas have been members of the Australian Alpaca Association since 2004. Over
the last 11 years, Stephen has made a significant contribution to the Australian Alpaca industry on both a regional and national level.
At a regional level: Stephen and his partner Ann Livermore have been active participants in Australian Alpaca Week over a number
of years and have willingly opened their property up to the public each year. They have provided a location for a number of alpaca
breeders to participate in Australian Alpaca Week that could not have done so on their own.
Stephen has furthered the education of alpacas throughout the region coordinating, researching and presenting at events such as
Wonderful World of Alpaca Workshops which are held yearly within the SQNNSW region.
Quite a few Children’s television shows have been filmed at Erragolia alpacas where Stephen has offered his property, animals, time,
knowledge and skills to the production crews, assisting to put together suitable documentaries about alpacas and the alpaca industry.
As a key supporter of regional activities, Erragolia Alpacas has been a successful exhibitor and supporter of both regional and Royal
shows over the years, showing outstanding animals and providing much needed support in the organisation and operation of many
regional shows. Stephen specifically has travelled many kilometres over the years collecting fleece at regional collection points and
taking it to ‘fleece collection days’ for bailing.
Although Stephen is no longer on the committee of the SQNNSW he still assists the region as the Webmaster and continues to offer
his services and knowledge as and when required and is a regular at regional meetings. This follows on from his hard work as
Regional Treasurer, Regional Vice President and Regional President.
It was an ‘easy’ step onto the National Board, where Stephen served with distinction.
Stephen has contributed, and continues to contribute, greatly to the Alpaca industry. His practical and expanding knowledge about
alpacas, his willingness to share that knowledge across the region and across Australia, and his knowledge of historical events is
invaluable. He can always be relied upon to offer assistance and knowledge when and as required. His ongoing commitment to
provide online information underscores this contribution that he has, and continues to make.
The dedication, support, and willingness to help the industry, breeders, and interested parties has been consistently demonstrated
over the past 11 years. Given his contribution to the region, and to the Association at large, it is strongly recommended that Stephen
be recognised for his efforts and receive a national Certificate of Appreciation.
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Alpacas that you show should be highly trained on the
halter. Alpacas that are going to the vet, fairs, and off farm
should lead without being dragged.
Alpaca halter training is not that difficult. Each of your
alpacas can take 15 minutes a day for 10 days to learn to
halter and lead. Is spending this short amount of time with
an alpaca that difficult to do? If it is, then maybe you
shouldn't run an alpaca farm. Many alpacas are only
haltered a few times a year, but they remember their halter
training. Alpacas are smart.
What if you want to sell your alpaca that is not halter
trained? Does it look good to a prospective buyer when
your alpaca is balking and pulling on the lead or not
allowing you to put the halter on at all? Do you really want
to sell a new farmer an alpaca that doesn't allow haltering?
Don't we want prospective alpaca owners to see our
industry in the best light?
What about an emergency evacuation? Many alpaca
farmers have had to evacuate due to fires. Wouldn't you
like your evacuation to go quickly and smoothly? Do you
think it would if several of your alpacas are not halter
trained?
What about shearing? Your shearer will be very unhappy
with you and possibly not come back if he has to help you
drag an untrained alpaca to where he is set up or wait on
you to get the untrained alpaca.
It's either laziness or not understanding the full scope of
alpaca training to not train an alpaca on the halter. Maybe
you don't like working with the animals. Then hire
someone to do this important training. Each farm is
different, but we can not fathom a good reason not to have
every alpaca on your farm halter trained.
The small amount of time spent halter training will give you a
more sellable animal. In todays world of more choices in
alpacas, you need to give yourself every advantage over other
farms that you can. If your alpacas aren't halter trained, buyers
will find someone elses who are trained.
Alpacas are easy to halter train at six months of age. Introduce
them to the halter first. Once comfortable with that (which
doesn't take long) start to lead them with a buddy who is
already halter trained. When this is comfortable to them, then
take them for walks by themselves.
You know what? An adult alpaca halter trains just as quickly.
They're just bigger and a little harder to handle at first because
they have more weight to use against you.
There are many methods for alpaca halter training. There are
books and you can search the internet for different methods. Try
several and see what works for you.
Taken from web site www.alpacas.com
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CARING FOR RUMMINANTS
...it is possible to mess up the bacteria in the alpaca's gut
and rumen and they will starve to death with a full
stomach.
A ruminant has multiple specialized "stomachs" which
allow the animal to digest fibrous materials. The one of
special interest is the rumen which is quite large and is
where bacterial digestion occurs to break down material
that would otherwise be indigestible. So you need to think
of ruminant digestion as a bacterial digestion factory
instead of like us humans (digest chemically, with only a
little help from beneficial bacteria). What this means is, it
is possible to mess up the bacteria in the alpaca's gut and
rumen and they will starve to death with a full stomach.
How would this occur? You could over-administer
antibiotics. Your vet will tell you how to administer
antibiotics. If you think a little more might be better, you
might wipe out the gut bacteria along with the bad ones
that you wanted to kill. There are other ways, but normally,
you will never encounter this problem. The rumen is
designed to house and take care of its bacteria population.
Changing pastures
With many ruminants, moving onto fresh pasture is the
beginning of runny stools. The bacteria get a sudden slug
of different feed with a different moisture content, and they
can't digest it very well. Typically, after a few days, a
slightly different population of bacteria that is better suited
for the food coming in will develop and the diarrhoea will
go away. Alpacas are not nearly as sensitive to this as are
sheep and cattle. This is a good thing.
...it is a good practice not to shock their system with
changes in feed.
Avoid sudden changes
Though alpacas are not as sensitive to feed changes as
other ruminants, it is a good practice not to shock their
system with changes in feed. When moving from dry lot to
fresh pasture, make sure they have a ready source of the
hay they are used to. They will naturally eat some hay as
well as the fresh pasture and give their rumen and
bacteria time to adjust.
Analyzing digestion problems
The most important steps you can take to make sure
everything is going well are the ones made in your
pastures. Check the poop piles. Yes, your neighbours and
friends will think you're crazy. Do it anyway.
WISE - The Watkins Index of Stool Efficiency
Yes, I manipulated the title to make a cute acronym. What
I'm doing is assigning a number to each
stool type to make it less difficult to
describe. We're going to go from a 10
(which is individual beans) to a 1 (which
is as fluid as milk). Also, by way of
comparison, I'm going to use food to
describe each one. You may find this
disturbing, but when you've lowered
yourself to talking about poop, you gotta
accept a little humour.
10.Jelly beans (licorice) or
malted milk balls
These are the piles I like to see. All
is well with the digestion process.
9.Blackberries
Sometimes referred to as pine
cones, but that's not a food.
Basically, these are jellybeans stuck
together. These are also OK in the
potty pile.
8.Fig or Plum pudding
These are squishy, poorly defined
pellets that are squeezed together.
You can still see good definition in
the wad. This is about what you'd
expect moving onto fresh pasture to
create. Should get back to a 9 in two
days.
7.Cheap plum pudding
Plum pudding with cheap plums and
not many of 'em. You see little
definition in the wad.
6 . S t i f f m a s h e d
potatoes Exactly as described.
Colour them dark brown and that's
what they look like. When you see
these, start to be concerned, and try
to identify who the owner is.
5.Chocolate pudding
I told you not to snack. Exactly
as described.
4.Creamed mashed
potatoes
Granny mixes milk with the
mashed potatoes until they're
nice and smooth, like warm
icing for your cinnamon rolls.
Identify owner quickly. They will
need medication to avoid
health/weight decline and fibre
breaks.
3.Ranch salad
dressing
2.Heavy cream
Beyond this point, intervention
and medication is urgent.
Dehydration will occur quickly.
Electrolytes will need to be
added to their water.
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Paca Patties
Make these beaut little
cakes….
Make a batch of Patty
Cakes
125g Butter
3/4 C Sugar
3 Eggs
1/2 C milk
2 C SR Flour
Method
1. Preheat oven 180C
2. Cream Butter & Sugar
3. Add Egg
4. Alternatively add Milk
and Flour
5. Beat well
6. Place in Patty Papers
7. Cook 10—15 minutes
8. Cool
Decoration:
Follow photo use pre made fondant, coloured icing in tube and coconut (all available at your local
supermarket in the party decorating section)
When you reach your destination observe your alpaca's
behaviour.
They must EAT, POOP, WEE and CHEW CUD!
There are many factors that can generate
stress, related to the transport process,
handling, loading, unloading, and removal
from familiar surroundings are a few. Others
are confinement, constant vibration, and the
inhalation of exhaust and urine fumes. The
stress combined with limited water intake
can compromise the alpaca's immune
system, exposing your animals to added
health risks. For this reason, it is necessary
to minimize the number and severity of the
trips.
Carefully consider time of year, places to
stop with animals, car tune up, and assure
that your trailer is in safe and serviceable
condition. Careful planning is the key.
Keep in mind, these animals are herd
oriented and find solace in each others
company.
For bedding, a thick mattress of good quality
clean hay without seeds or other
contaminants makes it comfortable for the
animals and easy for you to pick their fleece
out once you've arrived at your destination.
Extract from Mary’salpaca.com
Hydration: the day before the trip make sure
they've had all the water they want. . While
you're moving they won't be drinking as they
travel in the cush position. Be sure to stop at
least every two hours and offer buckets of
their home water. Keep in mind that these
rest stops are also necessary for the animals
to relieve themselves. If you're transporting a
nursing cria, you'll want to give the mum all
the time she needs to feed her baby. Check
with your vet to decide how often you must
stop. Take a moment to assess the
temperature and air freshness inside your
trailer, and open and close doors, windows, or
vents accordingly.
Leave the halters on and snug in case of an
emergency exit or to easily clip onto leads to
unload. The less stress the better.
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Tex~Paca ~ all to do with the use of Alpaca fibre.
Autumn the time to mulch the garden in your garden. Get
ready for the winter vegetables —use the old straw in your
alpaca float mulch with mower clippings and add alpaca poo
as well makes a good mixture for the worms to work through.
March brings cooler mornings and a welcome change from the heat of summer. Now is a great time for planting some fast growing herbs in your garden. Culinary herbs such as parsley, coriander, chives, winter savory and dill will all grow
well from seed sown now.
Don’t forget to enjoy the beautiful autumn foliage as trees start to change colour and shed their leaves. Instead of binning autumn leaves, collect and store them for your garden compost. By layering your
compost bin with green materials (kitchen vegetable scraps, lawn clippings, soft prunings etc) and brown materials (autumn leaves, straws etc) you will have wonderful garden compost in no time. Adding this compost to your garden soil
will ensure that it is healthy and full of life throughout the
year.
Easter break this is a good time to oil and sharpen your garden tools. Its worth investing in good tools that can last a lifetime. This month you will need to prune your summer flowering perennials such as buddleia's, pentstemons, salvias and daisy bushes . These plants that looked so beautiful through summer will now be looking very tired. Firstly cut off any dead plant material and remove old flowers. Clean up any diseased plant parts but don’t put them in your compost bin. Make sure that you thin out congested growth. To finish, apply a little seaweed tonic to
the plants’ root zone and don’t feed again until next spring.
April May means its time to start pruning your fruit trees, except apricot trees that should be left until spring. Unless you are an experienced pruner, prepare for this by going to a pruning demonstration class run by your local council or water authority. Otherwise you may inadvertently cut off next years fruiting spurs. Clean up around your fruit trees and remove dead leaves and mummified fruit that may
harbour diseases or pests over winter.
Its Coreopsis time again. These beautiful yellow flowers can be picked by the side of the road. You may have bushes in your garden.
They are great for dyeing alpaca and you don’t need a mordant.
So off I go to pick a large amount of lovely bright yellow Coreopsis flowers for my dyeing project. I read somewhere that you need at least a 1:1 ratio of fibre to flowers, and possibly even more, so I used a 50g skein of natural wool and weighed 50g of flower heads.
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Good knitting web site to share:
Knit Picky Patterns from AllFreeKnitting mail@allfreeknitting.com>
Bette’s Cup Jumper.
Alpaca fibre has excellent insulation properties it
makes sense to use it to make cup warmers. I had
Bette’s Cup warmer with me when camping at the
Murwillumbah Show. Di Smart
Make for your mugs for when your camping in winter or those cool mornings
we have been experiencing!
Easy to make with your left over knitting stash. You can be creative and vary pattern depending on
needle size and ply used.
See examples of Bette’s Cup warmers at the next Regional Meeting.
Pattern
1. Left over 8 ply alpaca wool, Size 5.5mm needles, stitch holder.
2. Cast on 38 stitches
3. Rib knit for 12 rows
4. Knit 14 stitches place rest on stitch holder continue to Knit for 10 rows cast off.
5. Pick up stitches off stitch holder continue to rib knit for 10 rows cast off.
6. Sew knitted piece together leaving an opening for cup handle.
7. Stitch edges of “cardigan opening” add small buttons.
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Make your own Alpaca—A great childrens
exercise for AAW
All you will need is:
A paper plate, Fabric or felt, two stick on eyes, cardboard and alpaca fleece
Hot glue gun, scissors
Cover the plate with fabric glue in place, cut around edge of plate.
Be creative make a pattern for the ears, nose and tongue cut out of cardboard
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