March 20, 2010 - Chapel Hill (27517) NC Beginner Knitting / Basic Cable Knitting: Come join us March 20, 2010, for an afternoon of knitting! Beginner Knitting (limit 6 per class) 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Instructor: Joni Webster Skill Level: Beginner For those who have never knitted or have tried to learn and need help. You will learn the basic knit stitch and one method of cast on. Supplies: Knitting needles; one skein of 100% Alpaca yarn included with registration fee. Basic Cable (limit 6 per class) 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Instructor: Joni Webster Skill Level: Working knowledge of cast on, knit and purl stitches is required. We will knit a cup cozy using basic cable patterns. Supplies: Knitting needles; one skein of 100% Alpaca yarn included with registration fee. Details March 28, 2010 - your computer FL Webinar/Seminar with Bob Storey from the University of Georgia on AlpacaSocial: Parasites! Barber Pole worm! Deworming! If you have questions then alpacasocial and Bob Storey have the answers! Be with Alpacasocial on March 28th at 7:00PM EST as we chat LIVE with Bob Storey from the University of Georgia as we discuss everything parasites! We will also be doing fecals live from our camera attached to our microscope so everyone understands what to look for, what they are seeing and what needs to change! Don't miss this exciting event! Details May 15, 2010 - Gainesville FL Camelid Health Seminar: Scheduled Topics and Course Descriptions Camelid Herd Health – Dr. Martha Mallicote DVM, University of Florida This session will summarize general herd management recommendations for Florida herds. A population medicine approach will be the focus of the session. Herd husbandry, vaccinations, laboratory testing, shearing, body condition scoring and nutritional basics will be included. Parasites – Dr. Lisa Williamson DVM, University of Georgia Dr. Williamson will discuss Haemonchus contortus and Eimeria macusaniensis, as these 2 internal parasites seemingly wreak the most havoc in southeastern U.S. camelid herds. She will also talk about some other parasites of interest such as Tricostrongylus, whipworms and Nematodirus. She will address diagnostic tests, and provide some treatment guidelines for internal parasites. FAMACHA© –BobStorey,UniversityofGeorgia Mr. Storey will talk about the use of FAMACHA© and other other indicators of parasitism. Validating the FAMACHA© system for use with llamas and alpacas: Answers the burning questions: What is FAMACHA©? Can it be used with South American camelids? Why validation is necessary? Validation process and the interesting results. When can I get my card? Heat Stress - Assessment of the Down Camelid – Dr. Amanda House, University of Florida This session will discuss the evaluation and most common causes of a down camelid. Heat stress, anemia, and P. tenuis will be the primary etiologies discussed. Diagnosis and treatment strategies for each will be included. Choke and Colic – Dr. Johanna Elfenbein, University of Florida This session will discuss gastrointestinal diseases of camelids. Primary areas of discussion will include choke, colic, and infectious causes of diarrhea. Diagnosis and general treatment strategies will be presented. Cria Care and Disease in the Post-Partum Period – Dr. Amanda House, University of Florida This lecture will briefly discuss care of the late pregnant female and normal delivery. It will cover the normal exam parameters for a newborn cria, the importance of colostrum, failure of passive transfer, and diagnosis and treatment of septicemia in the cria. First Aid on the Farm – Dr. Douglas Davenport This lecture will discuss dealing with issues on the farm with local veterinarians, including when to call your veterinarian, what information you need to convey to your vet, what to do while waiting for the veterinarian to arrive, and equipment and medicines you should keep on hand fo Details
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