Alpaca Advocate 2016 Summer

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Newsletter of the AAA South Queensland and Northern NSW Region—Region of Many Colours

2015 ~2016 SUMMER Edition

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Cover Photo Courtesy

Nelly Le Comte

Contents

Dear Members,

Congratulations to Steve Rowley who was presented with a Certificate of

Appreciation at our November meeting. Steve has been a valuable member of our

region for many a year.

Again, our members have been out in the community promoting our alpaca

industry. The last of the show displays for the year, they deserve a well earned

rest.

In this edition, reports from the fleece The Fleece Skirting Workshops have been

conducted with much success. Congratulations to Julie Hockings and Nelly Le

Comte on a successful fleece workshop weekend. We all need to avail ourselves

of Julies expertise and attend the next workshops she has planned for 2016. The

members who attended the November workshop have gained much knowledge

and skills and were very excited to share their excitement at our regional meeting.

Check out report on page 4.

Bob Coxon is reminding us early, to consider 2016 Australian Alpaca Week and

enter our intent online on the AAA website.

Our November Meeting was well attended with the craft fair being a great success

to see the variety offered by members.

Thank you to members who have contributed to this edition with delightful cria

photos and to Nelly Le Comte for the front cover photograph.

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Copyright : The material published in this magazine is subject to copyright and may not be published in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

Presidents Report 4

Bushfire Plan 5

Fleece Workshop 6

Brass Ear Tags 12

Shows 15

Alpacas and Poultry 25

Summertime Gardening 28

Christmas Ham 27

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NEXT REGIONAL MEETING

14TH FEBRUARY 2016

Wahgungurry Alpaca Stud

11 AM for 10.30 AM Start (DLS Time) Please bring lunch to share

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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 02 66476454

6th March 2016 The Wonderful World of Alpacas Workshop Nattameri 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

22nd - 24th April 2016 Coffs Harbour Show (Regional Display) Contact: Bob Coxon 02 6645 9092

30th April – 8h May 2016 AUSTRALIAN ALPACA WEEK Contact: Bob Coxon 02 6645 9092

13th – 15th May 2016 Ipswich Show (Regional Display) Contact: Lynn Kincade Ph 0421093574

29th May 2016 REGIONAL MEETING – TBA QLD AREA

16th - 19th June 2016 Primex Agricultural Industries Expo Casino 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 (Display) Contact: TBA

The Wonderful World of Alpacas (MCLAREN VALE ALPACAS QLD) Leanne Tunny Ph 07 5543 8988

17th July 2016 ANNUAL REGIONAL MEETING - LONGUEVILLE PARK Contact: Liz 02 6677 7500

14th August 2016 The Wonderful World of Alpacas (NATTAMERI ALPACAS) Bob Coxon 02 6645 9092

5th - 14th August 2016 Royal Queensland Show ~ Ekka Judging Animal Contact: TBA Fleece: Pauline Glasser (02) 66476454

Gold Coast Show (Regional Display) Contact: Leanne Tunny Ph 0755438988

4/7Aug / 28/31 July 2016 NATIONAL SHOW -

3rd & 4th September 2016 Beaudesert Show?

24th—25th September 2016 Nimbin Show (Regional Display) Contact: Bob Coxon 02 6645 9092

23rd—25th October 2016 North Coast National Lismore Show - (Regional Display) Contact: Bob Coxon 026645 9092

18th –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 Ph 0755438988

AUSTRALIAN ALPACA ASSOCIATION LTD.

W: http://alpaca.asn.au

E: [email protected]

P: +61 3 9873 7700

F: +61 3 9873 7711

ABN: 30 067 146 481 ACN: 067 146 481

Unit 2, 613 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham,

Victoria 3132 Australia

PO Box 1076 Mitcham North, Victoria 3132

Australia


From our President Leanne..

Hello members,

On behalf of the committee of SQNNSW Region AAA Ltd; I wish you all a very safe and enjoyable Christmas

Break—may the coming year be your most successful yet!

Christmas is as much about giving as it is about receiving—if you are fortunate enough to spend Christmas with

your family and loved ones—”treasure the moment” and think of those that are less fortunate than you!

Merry Christmas everyone, be safe, be well, be happy!

Regards

Leanne Tunny

SQNNSW President

www.mclarenvalealpacas.com.au

[email protected]

Mobile: 0407 748 477

PRESIDENT: Leanne Tunny

[email protected]

M: 0407 748 477

SECRETARY: Jan Krzewina

[email protected]

M: 0435760815

TREASURER: Ann Bright

[email protected]

M: 0428303821

COMMITTEE MEMBER Donna Crone

[email protected]

M: 0419685334

FLEECE LIAISON OFFICER Julie Hockings

[email protected]

P: 0428661114

MARKETING & MERCHANDISE Bob Coxon

[email protected]

P: 02 6645 9092

NEWSLETTER EDITOR Pauline Glasser

[email protected]

P: 02 6647 6454

WEBMASTER Steve Rowley

[email protected]

P: 07 5546 3971

mailto:[email protected]


Deadline for next advocate - MARCH 31ST

BIRTH NOTICE

15/11/15 at 8.00 am

To Longueville Park Montrose and Longueville Park Madiba, a

stunning true black boy weighing

7.0kgs.

Mother and baby doing well.

Grandmothers thrilled!!!



Laundry baskets are a good solution for fleece pieces

Alpaca fleece ready to be placed on the skirting table

A nice landing fluffy fleece ready to be skirted

Three samples from different parts to

identify staple length.

Contamination—Bailing Twine

Soft lush fleece



A close look and checking the fibre

Skirting tables with Huacaya Fleece


Fleece Preparation Workshop

14th

/15th

November 2015 at Longueville Park

Liz Coles and Rosemary Eva

As the 25 year old alpaca industry continues to develop and mature as primarily a fleece industry, and the need to

satisfy the processors’ high demands, breeders must ensure their fleece at shearing is of the highest standard. To help

us achieve this objective the AAA has facilitated a program for several of its members to provide training in fleece

preparation.

Our Region is very fortunate to have Julie Hockings, from Eureka Stud, a qualified AWEX fleece classer who with her

team of Barbara Balkwill and Nelly Le Comte delivered an exceptional workshop to some very enthusiastic breeders.

On Saturday morning we spent time viewing a well prepared PowerPoint presentation on all characteristics of the fleece;

preparation of the saddle, skirting points, identifying “mid-side” samples. Together with this, time was spent discussing

the preparation of animals prior to shearing, layout of the shearing shed, OH&S aspects – in short ensuring safety for

the shearer, the team and of course the animal. Teamwork was the emphasis of the day!

After lunch it was straight in to the practical aspects. Several sample fleeces were put out on skirting tables and

attendees were invited to assess the characteristics/ faults and then make their comments. Great, the knowledge from

the morning sessions was just starting to become apparent! But there was more – out with our own fleeces on skirting

tables and teams of three starting skirting and the shed rang with the cries “short hairy pieces, long hairy pieces, good

pieces” …………….. Disappointment when what was definitely a “superb” fleece was to be downgraded because of

some inconsistency – this equates to loss of dollars - never mind we were all on a very steep learning curve!

Sunday was Bonus day and it certainly lived up to expectations. A very keen group gaining confidence as they skirted

their fleeces and prepared them for a Regional fleece collection. Fleeces were weighed, recorded and packed ready to

be included in a 130kg bale of specific colours – how long will this take to fill??

Throughout the whole day Julie and her team were constantly giving constructive encouragement and as the day drew

to a close and everyone will now make a concerted effort next year to add to that bale.

“Carpe diem” and take this opportunity to get value from the years of fleece stored in your shed.

So a very special vote of thanks to Julie, Barbara and Nelly and we encourage all breeders to avail themselves of the

opportunity to attend a fleece preparation workshop.

A workshop exercise to determine the

order of shearing the alpacas.

Thank you to Rosemary and Liz of

Longueville Park for offering their stud

to run the workshop.


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

[email protected]

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




TIP - These days you can design your own signage and have

them reproduced at a very reasonable rate. Check out on the

internet. Business cards are also very reasonable.

Titan White Socks

Tonto Flintok

Young White Socks getting carried away!! Tonto, Jenga, Jaina, Flintok Pretani


LISMORE & BANGALOW SHOWS - DISPLAYS

It was looking very wet on Friday afternoon after the

Fleece Judging had finished!

Firstly I must give a big thank you to all the

volunteers who gave up there valuable time to

promote the alpaca industry at these shows. As

always your assistance is greatly appreciated.

LISMORE

Barbara Ransby and Bruce Porter, Mangowood.

David and Margot Vincent, Stanfield. Pauline and

Colin Glasser, Wahgungurry. Roland Schwertner,

Erwin and Jackie Coxon, Nattameri. Alpacas were

supplied by Erwin, Nattameri and Michael Oaten,

Greenoats.

BANGALOW

Mark Greenslade and Nelly LeComte, Coorabell

Ridge. Fay Dwyer, Wagtails and Roland Schwertner

who, together with Greenoats, supplied alpacas.

LISMORE is a three day event and for the Thursday

and Friday most patrons are school children so lots

and lots of stickers and colouring in/find a word

brochures were handed out to very excited and

sometimes noisy students. They really enjoyed the

alpaca experience. Product sales were a little slow

but we did manage to complete a few requests for

additional information.

On Saturday the action improved with many visitors

showing a great deal of interest in the industry and

products for sale. Thanks to our committed

volunteers nine requests for additional

information were completed and product sales

far exceeded the previous two days.

Overall fourteen requests for additional info

were completed and forwarded to AAA. Product

sales totalled $793.00 which was a little down

on 2014. In addition, many promotional items

including the region’s Breeder’s Directory were

handed out.

BANGALOW is always a fairly slow day and

once again extremely hot weather was

experienced. Although we didn’t complete any

information requests promotional material was

handed out to interested patrons along with

stickers for the kids. On a more positive note

product sales of $525.00 were more than

double 2014. Creswick socks and Braken Rae

yarn were very popular once again. Thanks to

Fay for providing spinning information and

demonstrations.

Bob Coxon

Regional Marketing

Nelly Le Comte and Fay Dwyer at Bangalow


Pauline Glasser, Barbara Ramsey

and Jackie Coxon at Lismore Show Roland Swertner with Mr Patch and community

members


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


Longueville Park

PEGASUS

Huacaya Solid


Longueville Park

MADIBA

Huacaya Solid

True Black 184468 Longueville Park $660.00

Until March 2016

Longueville Park

BRIGANTINE

Huacaya Solid


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


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


Penny Lane

Licorice

Huacaya

True Black

149827 Wahgungurry

Alpacas

$400.00


Ambleside

Merlin

Suri

White

192223 Ambleside

Wahgungurry

$500


Ambleside

Silk Master

Suri

White

192204 Ambleside

Wahgungurry

$500


Send in your

favourite Alpaca

photos

HERD SIRES

Obviously quiet cria at Kallaroo Alpaca Stud!

Welcome to our new members

Lorraine & Darrell Binskin - Lawrence NSW

Steven Brook - Chambigne NSW

Ross Wills - Palmers Island—NSW

Susan Harlow - Mapleton QLD

Angeline Ezzy - Stanthorpe QLD

Erwin Alpacas Lots Female

Cria this Year!


AMBLESIDE superfine Merino and Suri alpacas

NOW in partnership with Pauline and Colin Glasser,

Wahgungurry Alpacas

Top quality Female Suris for sale at very reasonable prices!

All show stock. Special genetics.

Contact Pauline for further details

Ambleside Merlin and Ambleside Silk Master

now standing at stud

Thank you Rosemary Eva—Longueville Park

Merlin –3 Supremes

ResChamp

2015 Nationals

Silk Master


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Drench Resistance – have you thought about

rotation?

While drench resistance is well recognised in sheep, the

existence of drench resistance in cattle has until recently been

mostly regarded as a curiosity. Recent work in both New Zealand

and Australia has highlighted that drench resistance is becoming

increasingly prevalent on cattle properties.

A chemical is said to have resistance when there is less than a

95% reduction in worm egg counts following treatment.

There are essentially three broad groups of chemical

in cattle drenches in Australia:

“white drenches” (or BZ’s),

“clear drenches” (or levamisole), and

“mectins” (macrocylic lactones or ML’s).

One important way to reduce the risk of resistance is to rotate

between the chemical groups – to do this it is important to know

what the “active” chemical is in the product you are using.

You could check the efficacy of a drench on your property by

conducting a worm egg count reduction test. To do this you need

to conduct a worm egg count on 15-20 animals at the time of

drenching and repeat worm egg count 14 days later.

Another way to fight the onset of resistance is to use more than

one active ingredient at a time – this has long been used in

sheep worm control programs. In cattle there has recently been

a product released which contains both and ML and levamisole.

The idea here is that if there is a population of worms resistant

to one chemical, then hopefully the other chemical will kill those

worms. This can extend the life of both chemicals.

For more information on resistance or drench

programs contact your LLS district vet.

mailto:[email protected]


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

Creekside Char

Creekside Char and Creekside No Name

Let us through the gate will you

we want to get out and play Creekside Char with mother Ambersun Strawberry Rose (1 Day old)


Congratulations Stephen Rowley AAA Certificate of Appreciation - presented by President Michelle Malt


The November Members Meeting was held at

President Leannes, McLaren Vale Stud at Mt

Tambourine.

The traditional for members to bring their

crafts were on display-What a variety of

products made from Alpaca.

A most enjoyable Christmas luncheon topped

off the day.

Thanks to all who attended and made the day


Our Facebook Page

Check out our FB page https://www.facebook.com/qldnsw.alpaca add your studs photos to advertise FREE

Have you considered giving Alpaca

Product for your special gift giving?

It is easy to buy from our Regional Products online.

GO TO : Our Regional Website

ENTER Your Password follow instructions

OR

Contact Bob Coxon on

02 66459092

[email protected]

for more information


Positives

Poultry eagerly consume flies and

their larvae.

Poultry rake and scratch over poo

piles, potentially reducing parasite

burdens.

Grass eating poultry like geese,

rotated after alpacas, can

consume their parasites without

harm to the poultry. Their

gastrointestinal parasites in turn

are not shared by the alpacas.

Some poultry especially guinea

fowl avidly consume ticks.

Not so positive

Poultry may roost where they are

not wanted and contaminate feed

or water with their droppings

Many owners fear that free range

poultry may attract predators to

their area.

While poultry and alpacas do not

share coccidian species, poultry

campylobacter may harbour

salmonella, and E.coli in their G!

tracts and deposit these bacteria in

their faeces.

This is our first baby as we are new the alpaca Industry and was a very exciting moment! This is "Acapella's Dancer". He was born on the 18th November this year.

Thank you for letting us share him with you.

Regards,

Sarah and Andrew Hemming

Organic Chicken Farmers are using alpacas as guards, insert the address below into your web searcher and watch this wonderful youtube video

http://chickencaravan.com/

http://chickencaravan.com/


C A T I N S E L S Y F G H T

H E R A L D H R S R G H O A

R T A F K A B T L K H G P R

I D I S E Y A L P A C A E D

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A X F R U S E B U J N O E L

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A N F S C H H Y O V W P V E

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ALPACA

ANTLERS

ANGELS

BELLS

BAUBLE

CHRISTMAS

CRIA

DAYS

FLEECE

GOODWILL

HUACAYA

HERALD

HOPE

NOEL

PEACE

PRESENTS

RAIN

SANTA

SUMMER

SURI

SUNSHINE

SUNNY

SHOPPING

TINSEL

TRAINS

WORMS

Kill the weeds in the pavers with this recipe:

2L Vinegar. 4 teaspoons Salt. 4 teaspoons dishwashing liquid

Combine ingredients and place in spray bottle

Summer is the time to keep the moisture in your garden. To do this mulch is a good option—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.

Keep the lawn long and lush

Brown, bare, weed-infested lawns are symptoms of scalping, which means cutting lawns too low. It’s a misconception that cutting lawns low reduces the cutting frequency. Instead, mow lawns as high as your mower permits. Longer turf wears better, but most important of all, a thick sward suppresses pernicious weeds such as oxalis and bindii. Fresh lawn clippings are great for activating compost heaps and mulching shrubberies, but only when applied in a thin layer, up to 5cm deep, as thicker layers can burn leaves and encourage collar rot on trees and shrubs. Keep lawn lush by foliar feeding with seaweed tonic once monthly and applying one handful of poultry manure per square metre each season, before rain or irrigation. Allow two weeks for this to green your lawn – and for the odour to disappear before having a

garden party!

Do hard work when it’s cool

It’s safer, and you’re more likely to do a better job, if you

complete energetic work such as mowing in the cool of the

day – either before 10am or after 4pm. A good drink of

water and a smear of sunblock are prerequisites, because

that one five-minute job often leads to another, and

another. Sunblock takes 15 minutes to create its protective

layer, so use that time to plan your day in the garden. Don’t

forget your hat (or umbrella) and sunnies too, and if you do

get burned, nothing beats the cooling, healing effect of

fresh, home-grown juice of aloe vera. In my Brisbane

garden, a tea tree oil-based mosquito repellent is also

essential. Save some light tasks, such as weeding or

propagating, to complete in the comfort of a shady spot.

http://www.homelife.com.au/gardening/features/hot+composting+a+how+to+guide,37871


Bird Nesting Balls

Make a bird nesting ornament to

hang in the garden .

Suggestion: Use any ball made of

grape vine or commercial bamboo

balls from the cheap shops or make

wire netting balls, stuff with coloured

fibre and hang in the garden for

birds to make their nests—EASY!

GLAZED HAM - Ann Bright

Full or half leg ham

1 cup of pineapple juice (or use juice from tinned pineapple)

2 tablespoon lemon juice

1 cup honey

1 tablespoon whole cloves

Fresh sliced pineapple or 2 tins in natural juice (I use tins which gives enough juice)

Disposable Alfoil Tray & Toothpicks

Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Cut though the rind at the start of the hock to separate it. Use a long sharp knife to slide up under the rind and loosen from meat, leaving 1/2 to 1 cm of fat on ham. Once all rind is removed use knife to score the fat in a crisscross pattern.

Combine pineapple juice, lemon juice & honey in saucepan and heat to boiling point

Press cloves into ham. Glaze whole ham generously and cook for approx 15-20 minutes, Glaze again and repeat until fat is starting to turn golden. Glaze then cover ham with pineapple slices attached with toothpicks (can be broken in half). Glaze generously and return to oven. Continue to cook and repeat glazing process regularly until ham is golden.

Guide to cooking ham: 10 mins per 500g. A whole ham should cook in 2 1/2 to 3 hrs, a half ham in 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Tex~Paca ~ all to do with the use of Alpaca fibre.


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