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Copyright : The material published in this magazine is subject to copyright and may not be published in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


AUSTRALIAN ALPACA ASSOCIATION LTD.

W: http://alpaca.asn.au

E: [email protected]

P: +61 3 9873 7700

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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


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

[email protected]

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

http://www.2knowmyself.com/Unmet_needs_psychology

mailto:[email protected]


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)


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


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


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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

tel:0429783575


http://www.alpacaultimate.com.au


http://www.acalpacas.com/

tel:02%2048342132


http://www.aaft.com.au/

tel:03%209311%200933

tel:03%209311%200499


http://www.aafl.com.au/

tel:0417%20497%20940


tel:03%205346%201436


http://www.fibre.cx/

tel:0417%20672%20566

tel:08%208391%205486



http://www.echobeachalpacas.com.au/


Fibre Naturally 3 Hunt Rd Macclesfield VIC 3782 Mobile: 0407 729 227 Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

tel:0407%20729%20227


http://www.fibrenaturally.com.au/

tel:03%205435%203341

tel:03%205435%203225


http://www.mohairfarm.com.au/

tel:07%205590%207745

tel:0407%20458%20107



http://www.humminghillsalpacas.com.au/

tel:02%206043%200200

tel:02%206041%201321

http://www.macquarietextiles.com.au/

tel:03%205345%204040

tel:03%205334%206637

tel:0417%20331%20851


tel:03%209544%207533

tel:03%209543%208429

http://www.stalbans.com.au/

tel:03%205345%206169

tel:0408%20991%20552

tel:03%205345%206187


http://www.tailoredstrands.com.au/

tel:08%209574%205577


http://www.thefibreofthegods.com

tel:+64%203%20525%207335


http://www.rareyarns.co.nz/

tel:03%205476%202580


http://www.tizteazles.com/


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


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


C A T I N S D M S Y F G H T

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- DISPLAYS

Hi Roland,

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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


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

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Suri Solid Dark

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Alpacas

$880.00

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NOBLE MONACH Huacaya

Dark Fawn

producing greys

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Huacaya

Dark Fawn

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Alpacas

$300

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Discount for multiples

Wahgungurry

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Huacaya

Med Brown

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Alpacas

$400.00


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Huacaya

True Black

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Alpacas

$400.00


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Merlin

Suri

White

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$500


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Silk Master

Suri

White

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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


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.


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.


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.


Good knitting web site to share:

Knit Picky Patterns from AllFreeKnitting [email protected]>

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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