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One day courses on different aspects of alpaca management are regularly held at the Alpaca Centre. Three different courses are available. Course content is based on the many years experience of farming alpacas accumulated at Syke House and elsewhere, and provides a unique source of information and expertise for the prospective and new owner. Come here for the truth - much of what is written is inaccurate.
Bookings are now being taken for the next series of courses, which are arranged on consecutive days so that those wishing to attend two or three courses need not make more than one journey.
Talks begin at 9.30am sharp and run until 12.30pm, when we break for a sandwich lunch. The afternoon session is from 1.30pm to 4.30pm with time at the end for general discussion. The collection of notes accompanying the day courses are produced in handbook form for future easy reference. We hope you will come armed with questions and doubts - time will be made to address individual concerns.
The Shall I? Shan’t I? Seminar
10 am to 4 pm-ish
This seminar is for people considering whether or not to buy alpacas. It provides a forum where questions can be asked and doubts addressed. We will tell only the truth. The day also covers set up arrangements, what to buy, where to look, general care of alpacas, what will happen through the first year and how to get the best returns from alpacas.
Next dates:
Monday, 20 May 2002
Alpaca Day Course I - Maintaining Good Health
This course will highlight the importance of good care and pasture management which are essential for the economical production of quality vegetation--the basis of alpaca health. The digestive system is described to make sense of nutritional requirements, supplementary diets and parasite control. Possible alpaca diseases, infections and injuries will be covered along with nursing procedures and prophylaxis regimes. Alpaca temperament and language are described as is herd management--with reference to stress and its effect on alpacas.
Next dates:
Tuesday, 21 May 2002
Alpaca Day Course II - Breeding and Fibre
Breeding:
Covers the male and female reproductive anatomy and physiology, care of the pregnant female, signs of impending parturition, the birth and care of the calf, selection of suitable stud male and rebreeding, record keeping and registration.
Fibre:
Description of the structure of alpaca fibre, its merits, processing and uses. Feeding for fibre production, care of the growing fleece and shearing. The work of the fibre cooperative will be outlined, giving a description of how its operation can contribute to individual profit margins and the overall development of the national herd.
Next dates:
Wednesday, 22 May 2002
Each course costs £176.25 (VAT included) per person.
To register an interest in these courses telephone 01768 891440, or print out, fill in and send this booking form, or use our email registration form
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