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March 30-31, 2010 - Cave Junction OR
Alpaca Shearer Training Course: Learn to shear both suri and huacaya alpacas to optimize the value of the fleece. Shearer training will include: introduction to a fiber sorting system, avoiding second cuts, handling alpaca for safety, shear blades sharpening & maintenance. Taught by Steve Murray and Christine Gardiner. Class offered through Rogue Community College, Cave Junction Oregon. Details
April 10-11, 2010 - Ridgefield WA
Hidden Treasures Pen Sale: This Pen Sale offers top quality female alpacas, both suri and huacaya direct from some of the top small farm breeders in the West. Held at the same time and place as the Alpaca Western Extravaganza AWE regional show, there will be plenty to see.
The famous Dr. Brett Kaysen of Colorado State University will be on hand to give buyers a professional evaluation of any alpaca of interest. Lots of fun for the whole family!
Come see the excitement, and find an alpaca or two of your own at this First-of-its-Kind Pen Sale! Details
April 24, 2010 - Creswell OR
Alpaca Neonatal and Wet Lab Seminar with Dr. Pat Long: Saturday, April 24, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Workshop
Silver Spoon Alpacas LLC – Creswell, Oregon (just outside Eugene)
Join us for an alpaca neonatal seminar and wet lab clinic with Dr. Pat Long, one of the country’s leading experts in camelid care. Dr. Long co-authored the textbook on neonatal practice, Llama and Alpaca Neonatal Care, and has been working as a vet with llamas and alpacas for almost thirty years.
The seminar will be hosted at Silver Spoon Alpacas LLC, near Eugene, Oregon. We will have classroom and lecture time, with plenty of opportunity for questions, covering topics such as how to diagnose and treat dystocias, uterine torsion, prolapsed uterus, gestational development, general care and nutrition during pregnancy and labor, and how to handle a high risk cria.
Breakfast snacks and a vegetarian gourmet lunch will be served, and in the afternoon, we will do a “wet lab” with the opportunity to practice fixing dystocias on uterine simulators and donated cria.
This will give you the confidence and experience you need to handle a difficult birth.
Cost is $175 per person plus $25 per farm for a copy of Dr. Long’s Neonatal book. Please register early as there are a limited number of remaining spaces for this wonderful educational opportunity.
Email here to receive a registration form.
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May 14-16, 2010 - Redmond OR
International Alpaca Odyssey: The International Alpaca Odyssey show was originally created to bring the International Show Rules to North American Alpaca Breeders in an active setting. the founding members of the IAO committee believed that the International Show Rules needed to be utilized in such a way that the North American Alpaca Industry could see and experience those rules. Details
May 29-30, 2010 - McMinnville OR
Thrive or Survive In the Alpaca Industry: Do you want to run a successful alpaca farm? Alan and his wife Jude, a senior alpaca judge, will share with you their recipe for success in a very simple and unpretentious environment. From alpaca selection and fiber grading through to understanding simple genetics to get the best from breeding systems you'll get power point presentations and plenty of hands on. Perfect for those new to alpacas or breeders who want to lift the ante! Details
June 5-6, 2010 - Ridgefield WA
Annual Production Auction & Seminar Event: Join us for a weekend of Seminars with Brett Kaysen & David Barboza and a new twist on Alpaca Pen Sales, “one on one” evaluations, catering to established and new buyers alike. Event will be catered by Quetopia Barbeque Company, plus have a chance to win a free alpaca. Those that attend will be able to enter a drawing for a chance to win a free drive by breeding. Details
June 5-6, 2010 - Cave Junction OR
Suri Alpacas Farm Open Days: All are invited to attend a weekend of fun and learning about suri alpacas and their fabulous fiber! Events include a suri shearing demonstration, fiber sorting, hand-spinning yarn. Youth 4H performance on obstacle course and kids working with alpacas. See the 2010 crias in the pasture, and put hands on lots of alpacas, to see for yourself the magic of suri alpacas! Details
September 3-5, 2010 - McMinnville OR
The Pucara Premium Reserve Auction and Reserve Pen Sale: Our first on farm Client appreciation pen sale and auction. This will be a blast. Approx 20 auctioned traditionally with all the regalia and fanfare, and about 40 by pen reserve auction...that is reserves posted. Prices to suit all buyers. Bidders will have two hours to post bids.
Suri and huacaya.
There will be seminars and fashion and the entertainment will be a hoot. Rock and Blues band plus a Brazilian Capoeira martial arts, dance and music troupe. If you've not been to the Willamette Valley before now is the chance to partake in the local areas renown wine vintage and gourmet cuisine all on hand at the Premium Reserve in copious amounts. We will have phone and internet bidding.
Its an event that is all inclusive of alpaca breeders at all levels BUT special privileges will be had by our client "Thrivers" club...discounts, free lodging at McMenamins Oregon Hotel and some suprises.
This event is a celebration of our clients loyalty and all things alpaca. Details
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A.L.A.S.K.A. (ALASKA) |
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Organized:
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States: AK
Meeting Frequency:
2009 Membership Count: 14
For More Info: info@alpacalovers.org
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Alpaca Association of Western Washington (AAWW) |
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Organized:
1997
States: WA
Meeting Frequency: Quarterly
2009 Membership Count: 100
For More Info: membership@alpacawa.org
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Alpaca Ranchers of South Puget Sound (ARSPS) |
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Organized:
2009
States: WA
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
2009 Member Count: 15
For More Info: www.arsps.com
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Alpaca Ranchers of the NorthWest (AROW) |
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Organized:
States: WA
Meeting Frequency: Quarterly
2009 Membership Count: 40
For More Info: www.arow.org
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Columbia Alpaca Breeders Association (CABA) |
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Organized:
States: WA, OR, CA
Meeting Frequency:
2009 Membership Count: 44
For More Info: alpacas@columbiaalpacabreeders.org
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Emerald Valley Alpaca Association (EVAA) |
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Organized:
1995
States: OR
Meeting Frequency: Bi-Monthly
2009 Membership Count: 24
For More Info: ann@aragonalpacas.com
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Intermountain West Alpaca Association (Impaca) |
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Organized:
States: ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WY
Meeting Frequency: Quarterly
2009 Membership Count: 40
For More Info: lkenison@nebonet.com
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North Sound Alpaca Association (NSAA) |
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Organized:
2008
States: WA
Meeting Frequency: Quarterly
2009 Membership Count: 15
For More Info: info@northsoundalpacas.org
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Pacific Northwest Alpaca Association (PNAA) |
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Organized:
1995
States: WA, OR, ID, MT
Meeting Frequency: Quarterly
2009 Membership Count: 65
For More Info: info@pnaa.org
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State of Jefferson Alpaca Association (SOJAA) |
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Organized:
2000
States: Northern CA & Southern OR
Meeting Frequency: Every 2 Months
2009 Membership Count: 47
For More Info: dschultz@uci.net
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Willamette Alpaca Breeders Association (WABA) |
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Organized:
1994
States: OR
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
2009 Membership Count: 24
For More Info: sylvanskies@smt-net.com
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