Read n breed issue 71 winter

WINTER EDITION Read ‘n’ Breed

Plus much more ………..

WINTER 2013 EDITION

ISSUE NO: 71

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REGIONAL MAGAZINE

READ ‘n’ BREED

INSIDE THIS EDITION

A look into Suri Alpacas—Part 1

Preparing an alpaca for showing—What to do and What

not to do

Mount Pleasant Show Results 2013

A Members Profile

From a Vets Perspective

Plus much more………………………….

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CONTENTS

SA PRESIDENT

Greg Scarlett

Pages Flat, South Australia

Ph.: 0408 969 044

Email: [email protected]

READ ‘n’ BREED EDITOR

Sue Philpots-Green

Rockleigh, South Australia, 5254

Ph: 0401 800 404


AAA NATIONAL OFFICE

Australian Alpaca Association Ltd.

PO Box 1076 Mitcham North Vic 3132

Ph.: 03 9873 7700

Fax: 03 9873 7711


CONTRIBUTIONS

Member contributions are encouraged and

should be emailed to the Editor at

[email protected]

COPYRIGHT

The material published within this magazine is

subject to copyright and may not be reproduced

without the written permission from the Author

DISCLAIMER

The Editor and the SA Region Committee take

no responsibility for the opinions expressed,

information submitted or products advertised

herein. Whilst every effort is made to ascertain

accuracy, liability is neither expressed nor im-

plied. All submissions are subject to editing.

The Editor reserves the right to decline any

article or advertisement.

Website: www:aaasa.com.au

Front Cover: Supplied by Ambersun Alpacas

FEATURES PAGE

A look into Suri Alpaca’s—Part 1 The

Australian Story

16

Members Profile -

‘Chaurgoolyn Alpacas’

19

Preparing an alpaca for showing—What

to do and what not to do

26

Mount Pleasant Show 29 - 37

REGULAR ITEMS PAGE From the President 4

Committee Directory 6

Calender of Events 9

From a Vets Perspective 13

Show Convenor’s 21

Showing Rules extract 22

Stud Sire Directory 23—25

Merchandise List 38

Classifieds 39

Crafters Corner 43

From the editor 46

Photo Corner 47

INSERTS

Kids Corner


JUST A WORD OR TWO……...

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Another Word ... ... ...

Welcome to another great edition of Read & Breed for 2013. It’s hard to credit that we’re already

through the first quarter of the year, a great deal has already occurred with much more of interest

still to come!

The highlights so far:

National Council: a three day meeting of all the regional presidents and the members of the

Board of the Australian Alpaca Association. This was a very busy few days: challenging, some-

times controversial and ultimately inspiring. Look out for some exciting new approaches to

marketing our association in particular and the alpaca industry in general. I am constantly

amazed by the breadth and depth of enthusiasm and expertise on offer from members. I am

confident of a new growth period for the Australian alpaca industry and our association and

would encourage all our members to look to the future with renewed confidence.

Regional meeting at Woodside (March 2013). Great to see so many members come out on a

beautiful autumn day in the Adelaide hills to meet the regional committee and discuss how

we might meet your needs as an association in the coming year. The committee is working on

this, but it can take time to set up the seminars / educational events needed.

Mount Pleasant show: The first show of 2013 has come & gone! Congratulations to Gary &

Sandy Retallick of Softfoot Alpacas, they had what can only be described as a “blinder”, not

only picking up swag of championships (including the Supreme Champion Huacaya) but also

their fifth Jodie Christian Memorial Trophy. Sincere thanks to Kerry and Jolyon Porter for an-

other sterling effort as convenors. Their terrific work, ably assisted by other members, en-

sured another successful show. The region was again fortunate to have Karen Caldwell act as

the judge for the fleece and halter classes. It’s a pleasure to see a judge as well respected as

Karen offer her insights to exhibitors on the day and see how well received these comments

are. Please see later in this edition for a more complete show report.

National Alpaca Week: Thanks to Nick de Bruyn and his team for all the hard work in making

this event a success. I trust that all involved had an enjoyable and productive experience and

look forward to feedback on what worked well and any suggested improvements for the fu-

ture.


PRESIDENT’S REPORT

We need your help!

Royal Adelaide Show 2013

A coordinator is required to arrange the timetable of willing helpers at the AAA SA region trade stand.

Complimentary show entry and prize draw for helpers

Craftspeople welcome to display spinning, knitting or felting of

alpaca fleeces to the public.

Please contact the SA region committee to offer your support and help make the trade stand a success!

On the subject of the Jodie Christian Memorial trophy, our region has been lucky enough to

have Celia Smith of Kiaka Alpacas supervising all aspects of this prestigious fleece trophy for

many years. Celia is now relinquishing this role and I am sure all members would join me in

thanking her sincerely for her efforts of many years: a job done superbly and with her usual

style!

In closing, I feel I must congratulate our fellow committee member Ben Schmaal, and his wife

Emma, on the safe arrival of Oskar Ellis Schmaal on March 7th. We look forward to a new com-

mittee member for the region around about 2033!

Greg

“We have enough people who tell it like it is—- now we could use a few who tell it like it can be”

Robert Orben


COMMITTEE DIRECTORY PRESIDENT Greg Scarlett

Fleur de Lys

Alpacas

0408 969 044

[email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT Peter Philpots-Green

Aislinn Park

Alpacas

0448 894 699

[email protected]

SECRETARY/READ n

BREED EDITOR

Sue Philpots-Green

Aislinn Park

Alpacas

0401 800 404

[email protected]

TREASURER Ruth Goodfellow

Haylilla

Alpacas

0419 597 998

[email protected]

REGIONAL

MARKETING

REPRESENTATIVE

Nick de Bruyn

Shandara

Alpacas

0418 224 886

[email protected]

COMMITTEE

MEMBER

Julianne Buckley

Buckley Estate

0423 925 266

julianne.buckley@knonicaminolta.

com.au

COMMITTEE

MEMBER

Ben Schmaal

Whyte Park

Alpacas

0438 143 903

[email protected]

OTHER

REPRESENTATIVES

FLEECE LIAISON

OFFICER

DERRICK HALL

Somadale Alpacas

0439 899 973

[email protected]

WEBSITE JOLYON PORTER

Yacka Ridge Alpacas

0407 568 501

[email protected]

MERCHANDISE SUSAN HAESE

Yaringa Alpacas

0418 846 271

[email protected]

INDUSTRY

LIAISON OFFICER / ANIMAL HEALTH & WELFARE

LEE SADLER

Fleur de lys Alpacas

0414 585 955

[email protected]

EDUCATION

TRAINING OFFICER

ADRIENNE CLARKE

Ambersun Alpacas

0417 826 762

[email protected]

JCMCT ANGLEA & DAVID

CHENEY

Andache Alpacas

0439 882 249

[email protected]

JODIE CHRISTIAN MEMORIAL CHALLENGE TROPHY

2012

Last March the Jodie Christian Memorial Challenge Trophy was presented at the Mt Pleasant Show

by our Show Judge Karen Caldwell. Always a close competition this year was no exception. For an

amazing 5 years in a row our winners for 2012 were Softfoot Alpacas.

The trophy was first established in 1997 following the death of Jodie Christian a young breeder at

that time who had a quiet but dedicated passion for the alpaca industry in South Australia.

It represents the perpetual premier fleece award for the SA Region awarded annually to the stud with the highest

score accumulated from the points awarded, (not placings) for their 2 best fleeces at each show throughout the year.

The fleece does need to have come from an animal bred by that stud and a member of the SA Region. Thus the more

shows you enter your fleeces the higher your accrued score will be, giving you the best opportunity of getting a plac-

ing or even winning the Trophy.

By entering fleeces at each show not only are you automatically eligible for the Challenge Trophy but the fleece score-

cards will provide valuable information from the different judges throughout the year to guide you on the outcomes of

this element of your breeding program.

There is also a monetary award presented to our top 3 winners which could help with those fleece entry fees.

1st Prize = $300.00

2nd Prize = $150.00

3rd Prize = $50.00

Whilst the fleece entries were well supported throughout the 5 regional shows this year the largest number of eligible

entries for the competition were 39 fleeces from a total of 11 studs at the Royal Adelaide Show. Strong opposition in-

deed.

Special congratulations on their 5th win go to:

Sandy and Gary Retallick from Softfoot Alpacas - 775 points

In second place and also well known for their fleece successes:

Chris & Adrian Williams from Ambersun Alpacas - 755.5

In third place with their first step on the podium well done:

Robyn Schutte & Steve McNamara from Schutara Park Alpacas - 533 points

Congratulations to all our winners for achieving their awards by consistently breeding and showing their quality fleeces

throughout the year.

By entering at least 2 of your best fleeces throughout the year you could also be part of “The Challenge”. It’s informa-

tive, worthwhile and an opportunity to show fellow SA Breeders the success of your breeding program by winning a

placing or better still earning the right to have your stud name entered on our prestigious Trophy.

I am now stepping down as Collator and handing over those “score sheets” to Angela & David Cheney with my

thanks. My appreciation as always also goes to the Show Conveners and Fleece Stewards who not only organize the

fleece section of our shows but forward on the relevant documentation to the Collator of The Jodie Christian Memorial

Trophy helping to make it all possible.

Celia Smith

Collator


JODIE CHRISTIAN MEMORIAL CHALLENGE TROPHY

2012

Last March the Jodie Christian Memorial Challenge Trophy was presented at the Mt Pleasant Show

by our Show Judge Karen Caldwell. Always a close competition this year was no exception. For an

amazing 5 years in a row our winners for 2012 were Softfoot Alpacas.

The trophy was first established in 1997 following the death of Jodie Christian a young breeder at

that time who had a quiet but dedicated passion for the alpaca industry in South Australia.

It represents the perpetual premier fleece award for the SA Region awarded annually to the stud with the highest

score accumulated from the points awarded, (not placings) for their 2 best fleeces at each show throughout the year.

The fleece does need to have come from an animal bred by that stud and a member of the SA Region. Thus the more

shows you enter your fleeces the higher your accrued score will be, giving you the best opportunity of getting a plac-

ing or even winning the Trophy.

By entering fleeces at each show not only are you automatically eligible for the Challenge Trophy but the fleece score-

cards will provide valuable information from the different judges throughout the year to guide you on the outcomes of

this element of your breeding program.

There is also a monetary award presented to our top 3 winners which could help with those fleece entry fees.

1st Prize = $300.00

2nd Prize = $150.00

3rd Prize = $50.00

Whilst the fleece entries were well supported throughout the 5 regional shows this year the largest number of eligible

entries for the competition were 39 fleeces from a total of 11 studs at the Royal Adelaide Show. Strong opposition in-

deed.

Special congratulations on their 5th win go to:

Sandy and Gary Retallick from Softfoot Alpacas - 775 points

In second place and also well known for their fleece successes:

Chris & Adrian Williams from Ambersun Alpacas - 755.5

In third place with their first step on the podium well done:

Robyn Schutte & Steve McNamara from Schutara Park Alpacas - 533 points

Congratulations to all our winners for achieving their awards by consistently breeding and showing their quality fleeces

throughout the year.

By entering at least 2 of your best fleeces throughout the year you could also be part of “The Challenge”. It’s informa-

tive, worthwhile and an opportunity to show fellow SA Breeders the success of your breeding program by winning a

placing or better still earning the right to have your stud name entered on our prestigious Trophy.

I am now stepping down as Collator and handing over those “score sheets” to Angela & David Cheney with my

thanks. My appreciation as always also goes to the Show Conveners and Fleece Stewards who not only organize the

fleece section of our shows but forward on the relevant documentation to the Collator of The Jodie Christian Memorial

Trophy helping to make it all possible.

Celia Smith

Collator


MARKETING Hi Everyone

At the time of writing, we are only one week away from National Alpaca Week. Thank you to all those that participated at

Oakbank and conducted their own promotions on their individual farms. We hope all the events were successful for you.

We thank Jen & John Duggin who once again have acted as coordinators for this event. Well done!

A significant amount of media releases were issued promoting the week to support the ads we placed in The Courier and

Stock Journal, so hopefully we will have gained additional publicity to promote our industry.

The next National Conference is just one year away in May 2014 and preparations are well underway. The Conference

will be held at The Adelaide Convention Centre from 9 - 11 May 2014, so please mark this down in your diaries. As

things progress, we will be needing assistance in various areas, so if you are keen and able, please let Susan Haese at

Yaringa know of your interest and we are sire there will have a job for you. As an incentive, some jobs may not even need

you to attend committee meetings…..bonus!!

The AAA have started issuing the latest promotional material and we have received four new feather banners with the new

logos and design. Your regional committee have taken the decision that these banners are to be issued for Association

events only, however should you wish to purchase one for your own use, they will be available through the AAA online

store on the website.

Bit of a wait now till the next SA event with Colour Classic scheduled for August. Full details will be issued to members

in due course.

Don’t forget about the new membership category of “associate member” where membership is available at a very cost effec-

tive rate. The level of membership is available to interested parties who may not even own alpacas, but are suppliers to our

industry or have some other form of connection. It obviously helps our membership numbers but also keeps them informed

of what is happening and topical. Please help us by promoting this membership offer to those people you come in contact

with.

Nick


SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REGION

The SA Region’s Calender of Events will be updated with each edition of Read n Breed

DATE EVENT LOCATION CONTACT WEBSITE / PHONE

4-12 May National Alpaca Week National Jenny & John Duggin marquezalpacas.com.au

16-18 August Colourbration Bendigo Dean & Jenny Ford viccentral.alpaca.asn.au

August Colour Classic Murray Bridge TBC James Wheeler kobler.com.au

6-14 Sept Royal Adelaide Show Adelaide Lea Richens

21 Sep - 1 Oct Royal Melbourne Show Ascot Vale 03 9281 7444 rasv.com.au

24 - 26 Sept Paskerville Field Days Promo Paskerville Nick De Bruyn [email protected]

07 Oct Strathalbyn Show Strathalbyn Jacinta Hartill riverport-alpacas.com

9 - 13 Oct Nationals Bendigo TBA TBA

19 Oct Clare Show Clare Tracey Earl & Derrick Hall

Workshops & Seminars to be advised

9-11 May 2014 AAA National Conference Adelaide Conv Ctr Susan Haese [email protected]

SA REGION

Calendar of Events

2013

2014


TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurers Report

The AAA SA region MYOB data is reconciled to the latest bank statement of March 31st 2013.

Many thanks to past treasurer Wendy Jones for giving me a crash course in MYOB – I’m

finally getting the hang of it.

Our investment account has a balance of $ 17,163.89

Our general cheque account has a balance of $ 9,880.73

Income into the general cheque account so far this financial year has totalled $ 39,020.01.

Most of this income is received from the member capitation rebate, merchandise (including

the old pen panel sales), alpaca show income, advertising, and the WFI commission.

Expenses from the general cheque account so far this financial year have totalled $

32,754.46. Our main expenses have included the purchase of a shipping container for storage

of SA region equipment, materials for the new lightweight pen panels and alpaca show ex-

penses.

We have recorded a net profit to 31st March 2013 of $ 6,265.55.

A full breakdown of income and expenses will be tabled at the AGM.

With the help of Janette Law from the AAA head office, I am able to arrange super-fast direct

EFT bank transfers for payment of approved accounts. No more waiting for counter signed

cheques!

I would encourage all supplier invoices and/or AAA SA region reimbursement forms to be

presented with EFT bank transfer details, including the account name, BSB

and account numbers.

If you need a copy of the AAA SA region reimbursement form, just send me an

email so I can forward it to you.

Ruth Goodfellow


Wow Wow Wow ! We welcome the arrival of Leaenna Armani and Jolimont Tiberio progeny

with black fleece stats at 14.9 micron 3.4 SD - come see what all the fuss is about

Females mated to these exclusive genetics from $1,500.00 + GST

Please call Ruth 0419 597 998 or Steve 0419 809 289

alpacas@haylilla 59 Brunato Road, Blewitt Springs SA (adjacent McLaren Vale)

PREMIUM ALPACA PAUL VALLELY from PREMIUM ALPACA

will be presenting an information Session at the Woodside

Hall, Woodside on the 2nd of June 2013. Doors open at

12.30pm for a 1.00pm start

The session will present a way forward for fleece collection and marketing within Premium Alpaca and

information on the market for alpaca fleece (including coloured fleece) internationally.

All AAASA Region Members are welcomed to attend.


ALPACAS CHAPARRAL IS HAVING A

“ STOCK TAKE SALE” Females from $400.00 & Certified Males from $1000.00

Plus GST

Over 60 animals derived from the following sires:

Peruvian Auzengate, Fine Choice Travolta,

Fine Choice Ultimo, Benleigh Golden Flame,

Abancay Black Warrior, Kingston Park Paragon,

Windsong Valley Leading Man, Chaparral Victory,

Chaparral Mojito, Chaparral Cosmopolitan,

Ambersun Distinction, Purrumbete Othello, Ambersun Futuris

Ambersun/Chaparral Cortes, Camelot Tor & many more

Please email or phone Shorty or Dee to have the sales list emailed/posted to you

Ph: 88532354

Shorty’s mob: 0417878296

Dee’s mob: 0418818655


(Please don’t look at our website as it’s way out of date!)


From a Vets perspective...............

Skin Disease in Alpacas

Skin disease in alpacas is to say the least, ‘a bit of a minefield’, largely because very little derma-

tology research of investigations has been done.

Before I go further, let me try and clear some muddy water by noting alpaca skin (including their

fleece) is very different from sheep. For a start, the fibre is hollow and secondly the fleece does

not contain yolk (i.e. lanolin) and therefore the micro environment that is the skin of these alpac-

as is remarkably different to sheep. Having said that, it needs to be understood that skin can and

does react to insults (infectious, toxic, nutritional and environmental) in a limited number of

ways. Fibre loss, redness and heat, exudation of serum, production of blisters that develop to ul-

cers, abscesses in follicles, and in chronic (long term) cases gross thickening (hyperkeratosis).

We see all of the above with or without behavioural change such as pruritus (itching). However,

it is my opinion that it is not possible just to eyeball most of these cases and make a diagnosis,

although for various reasons (usually financial restriction from owners) we have to.

In my experience a couple of commonly talked about causes are much rarer than thought. Zinc

deficiency is one. I also commonly hear about mites. How people diagnose these without deep

skin scraping eludes me. The mites are not visible to the naked eye. Lice however are seen from

time to time but are relatively easy to treat.

Contact allergy in hairy areas occurs more commonly than we think and is confirmed by skin bi-

opsy. Fungal infections seem to be able to take hold in skin damaged by other causes (which also

need to be treated). Anyway, the take home message is to allow your clinic to spend some of

your money or funds provided for alpaca research on deeper investigations that involve laborato-

ry work to get an accurate answer (which is still not always possible) and then publish results

through the Australian Vet Association special interest group for camelids.

by Dr Andrew Loose, Windarra Park Veterinary Clinic


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Whether a commercial operation or a small block we offer a wide range of products, competitive pricing and

qualified advice to help make choices that are right for you.

From feed manufactured on site, blocks and minerals to Pasture Seed, Animal Health & Vet Supplies, Ag

Chemicals, Organic and Conventional Fertilisers and Fencing our product range is growing all the time. If you

are looking for nutritional advice, agronomic or general farm advice for your enterprise, talk to HFS.

Supplying the Alpaca Industry with a wide

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Anthony Pearce 0467 600 061 Michael Bowden 0467 600 06


OBITUARY

Parnabrae Brutus

Born in March 1995, Brutus was one of the first cria bred by the late Jane Wray with the Par-

nabrae prefix, Jane’s first stud. Sired by the renowned peruvian male Purrumbete Highlander,

and out of the elite grey female Purrumbete Christine, Brutus has created an immense legacy

of quality stock. He himself won countless broad ribbons in both led and fleece classes, and

his descendents have won hundreds as well.

Jane credited Brutus and his younger half-brother Zeus with putting her on the map in the al-

paca industry and she built her business on these two males. At Yaringa Alpacas we have not

shown direct Brutus progeny in the last few years, but almost every animal in our show teams

has had either Brutus or Zeus in their pedigree.

Although Brutus never reproduced himself in a male, he produced dozens of elite females who

went on to produce elite progeny including some top males. Probably the most influential of

these females was Leajay Teah who with the help of ET has produced approximately 20 cria

including the certified males Alpacaspecialist Reckless Lord ET, Alpacaspecialist Warlord ET,

Classic Count Dracula ET and Classic Conquistador.


Animal health & husbandry

The Australian Story

Australia is well positioned to become the leading producer of suri alpacas in the world. Our benign climate enables them to flourish in a way not possible in the harsh climate of the Andean mountains of Peru, where they make up just 5% of the total alpaca population. There are a number of ways that people can commence their suri breeding programme. Some choose to breed coloured suris, others white. Coloured suris, with full suri parentage are quite rare and command higher prices. Others produced through the crossing of suri and huacayas sell for less, but can be progressively bred up to the quality of the pure bred animals. Huacayas have been in Australia for some years longer than suris and arrived in much larger numbers. Because of the comparative rarity of the suri, Peru only allows an exporter to make up 20% of their shipment with suris. Therefore for every ten animals exported from Peru, only two can be suri. In the first years of the industry, when many animals were being imported, no suris arrived in the country at all - the first suri importation was in 1991.

Peruvian animals arriving at Tullamarine Airport, Victoria in March 2005

Demand has always exceeded supply with the suri. Because of the inability to import large numbers and the long gesta-tion period, there is little chance of this changing in the medium term. Good quality suris are very easy to sell, but often more difficult to source. Many people choose to breed suris because of the rarity factor. If a new person entering the industry wants to stand out from the crowd, then breeding suris is an excellent way to start. By starting out with suris, you have as much chance as the next person of breeding top quality animals and gaining recognition in the show ring. While the suri alpaca is a fleece animal, the industry in Australia is still too small to support commercial fleece herds. Their current value is as stud animals to breed up the numbers required for commercial production. Although there has been some suspicion of the alpaca, with some sceptics waiting for them to go the way of other 'sunrise livestock indus-tries', the industry is strong and continues to grow. Good quality alpacas continue to hold their value and suris command premium prices. There are thought to be no more than 120,000 suris worldwide and only 1-2 % of these are coloured. The Australian industry has made great inroads into improving the quality of animals over successive generations and is becoming a significant market for other countries seeking elite breeding stock. There has never been a better time to be part of this exciting industry. Lifestyle and Investment The desire to be part of the wonderful, rare and beautiful world of the suri alpaca can lead to a great lifestyle and a very rewarding business. With less than 5% of the world population of alpacas being suri, the potential is unlimited for the relatively small number of dedicated suri breeders in Australia.

Did someone say lunch?

A look into Suri Alpaca’s

Continued Overleaf

Part 1


Animal health & husbandry

Continued Overleaf

Statistical snapshot of Suris in Australia

Australian suris and their owners are spread across the country (and New Zealand) in broadly the same proportion as all

alpacas. It is still relatively early days in the adoption of suris with most (53%) owners only having one or two suris.

This is similar to the early stages of the growth of alpaca ownership in prior decades in this country; however it is noted

that the one in four alpaca owners who own the suri type also tend to be the owners of larger herds. Given that it is the

larger breeders of alpaca (huacaya and suri types) who are also breeding suris this may be explained:

as a natural evolution of their stud's growth,

their ability to commit funds (to the generally more valuable suri type) or,

having wider networks giving them better access to relatively scarce suri genetics.

Statistics quoted below are of alpacas registered to financial AAA members as at 17 June 2005.

There are some 559 financial members of the AAA who are suri breeders and these have some 5,287 suris throughout

Australia and, increasingly, New Zealand. There are a further 382 suris registered to 156 other owners; which includes

non financial (retiring) members, newcomers to the industry who have not yet joined the Association and herd codes

which are no longer used, although some of these animals may no longer be with us.

Of the total of all 715 suri breeders with 5,669 suris, only 214 of these own more suris than huacayas, which is not sur-

prising given the relative rarity of the suri both globally (believed to be about 5%) and to a lesser extent in Australia

(believed to be about 8%).

The Australian (and New Zealand's) alpaca herd contains both a higher proportion of suris than is the case in South

America, as well as a higher proportion of coloured suris. A substantial but unknown proportion of Australia's suris,

(especially coloured suris) have some huacaya in their background. The incidence of coloured suris is fairly rare in Latin

America and some Australian breeders have accessed colour genetics (from coloured huacayas) in crossbreeding pro-

grams to achieve coloured suri crosses which are then bred back to suris.

Approximately one in four financial AAA members owns suris. The suri owners generally have larger than average alpaca

herds (average herd size for suri owners is 36 alpacas with only 8 of these being suri, while the average herd size for

non suri owners is about half this size). The following profile includes all registered suris. It is noteworthy that many su-

ris are in small groups within much larger alpaca herds.

Profile of Suri Breeders

37% own one with a further 16% owning two.

75% of suri owners have 6 or fewer suris with their average herd being 2 suris and 20 huacayas.

A further 10% (76% to 85% percentiles) of suri owners own 7 to 11 suris with their average being 9 suris and

41 huacayas.

A further 10% (86% to 95% percentiles) of suri owners have12 to 40 suris with an average herd of 20 suris and

35 huacayas.

5% of suri owners have more than 40 suris with an average herd of 71 suris and 101 huacayas.

The 10 largest suri herds contain 20% of Australia's suri herd (the 16 largest contain 25% of the national suri

herd).

The suri herd distribution by herd size

20% in small herds (6 or less)

11% in herds of 7 to 11 suris

25% in herds of 12 to 40 suris

44% in herds of more than 40 suris with 20% in the ten largest herds


Animal health & husbandry The suri herd distribution by Region

The suri herd is concentrated in the south-east of mainland Australia with the southernmost NSW Regions (south of Syd-

ney) plus Victoria having some 61% of the national herd. These same Regions have some 56% of the total alpaca herd.

It should be noted that a further 10% of both suris and alpacas generally registered to AAA financial members are based

in New Zealand. Therefore only 29% of the registered suri herd is based in Australia outside of the south-eastern main-

land regions.

Location of su-

ris and their

owners by AAA

Region

Suri owners

Suris

%Suri herds

Alpaca owners

All alpacas

%Alpaca herds

Queensland 42 343 6.00% 107 1894 4.00%

South Queens-

land & Northern

NSW

9

10

0.00%

59

890

2.00%

Central Western

NSW

15 112

2.00% 60

1341 3.00%

Sydney, Coast &

Highlands NSW

16

143

3.00%

72

2231

4.00%

Central Coast &

Hunter NSW

33 309

6.00% 115

2585 5.00%

Hawkesbury /

Blue Mountains

NSW

26

159

3.00%

138

3210

6.00%

Southern NSW 69 825 16.00% 227 7267 14.00%

Central Victoria 61 825 16.00% 251 5732 11.00%

Eastern Victoria 87 813 15.00% 323 7220 14.00%

Western Victoria 21

311 6.00%

86 2486

5.00%

Tasmania 13 198 4.00% 60 1020 2.00%

South Australia 34 220 4.00% 187 5675 11.00%

WA Southern 13 46 1.00% 37 497 1.00%

WA Central 44 439 8.00% 170 3828 8.00%

Other (primarily

New Zealand)

76 534

10.00% 306

5097 10.00%

Total with Fi-

nancial Mem-

bers

559

5287

2198

50973

This article was sourced from the AAA website

“What the superior man seeks is in himself, what the small man seeks is in others”.

Confucius


MEMBERS PROFILE

CHAURGOOLYN ALPACAS

Carolyn and Hugo van der Moer

Carolyn and Hugo van der Moer with two of our "Shepherds" stud males

The name of our stud, CHAURGOOLYN ALPACAS is derived by combining all the letters of our names Hugo and Carolyn.

There is no strict rule on how to pronounce it but we find that (shore-goo-

lyn) seems to work best.

Our Alpaca story began soon after we started going out together, we had

decided to go on a tropical island holiday to the Cocos Islands in the mid-

dle of the Indian Ocean. While there, we heard about some strange animals

being held at the other end of the island and went to have a look. They

were very weird looking animals but we could not get real close as they

were in quarantine en-route to Australia as one of the early major imports

from Peru. Little did we know the important role these animals would play

in our future, we had a wonderful holiday but gave no further thought

about alpacas for another 10 years.

Flash forward 10 years, we found ourselves married and living on an 8 acre

block in the Barossa Hills at Mt. McKenzie with the North Para River passing

through one corner of the block, it was a beautiful spot and we loved it dearly. We were fortunate enough to obtain some

financial assistance to fence off the river and at the same time upgraded some of the other fences, only to find that we now

needed to do something with the paddocks we created. We researched several options but soon realized that a limited water

supply meant that growing plants or crop of any sort was not feasible, so it was a matter of working out the right animals for

us to keep. Council restrictions made us reject horses whilst there were extra fencing requirements for cattle and goats and

sheep just seemed noisy and smelly.

Then we rediscovered those weird alpacas we had first seen so many years ago in the middle Continued Overleaf

Alpacas in quarantine on Cocos Islands 1996


of the Indian Ocean. Hardy and resistant to most health issues, quiet and

gentle to handle, no special fencing needs, they do well on fairly ordinary

pasture and with soft pads are gentle on the land. We had found the per-

fect animals for us.

A friend and work colleague of ours, Dave Hubbard as part of his role in

PIRSA was involved with alternative livestock was able to give us some

more advice and pointed us in the direction of Lea Ritchens from Collea

Springs. Time to jump in and buy our first alpaca and it was through Lea’s

network and with her guidance we acquired our first two pregnant girls in

2005, from Chris and Pam Matters –Maaninta alpacas. This very quickly

grew to 8 animals and of course by then we had fallen completely in love

with these wonderful, intelligent, intriguing animals and could not stop.

Clearly we had to sell our beautiful home and find a larger property.

So now 8 years after our first alpacas, about 10 km away from where it began at Mt McKenzie (we couldn’t bear to leave

the district and all our friends and neighbours), we have built a new home on our 121 acre - blank canvas property at Flax-

man Valley.

We could not believe our luck when we discovered that we had bought the

property opposite to Jo O’Connor – Lyneden alpacas, she was a fountain of

information and we grew very close to Jo, spending many happy hours

swapping stories over a cup of tea in her shed, it was with great sadness

that we said farewell to her early last year.

Up until now, most of our stud requirements have been provided by Lyn

and Robert Shepherd, they have been good friends over the years and con-

tinue to be a great source of advice. They recently left the industry, and we

consider ourselves fortunate to be offered the chance to buy their last 18

animals (including 4 certified stud males and some of the best female

progeny resulting from their many years of breeding), boosting our num-

bers to a total of about 60+ animals. With this recent acquisition and by

promoting one or two of our own boys, we will now be conducting most of

our own mating and we are growing rapidly toward our target of about 150.

Our experience within the industry has been a positive one, with other breeders friendly, helpful with advice and always

ready to swap a funny or touching story, sometimes it can be hard to remind yourself that with so many animals they are

not really pets and this lovely lifestyle really is an industry. Working harder than ever our goal now is to immerse ourselves

into every aspect of these amazing animals, offering stud services and animals for sale, we are breeding for quality of

fleece and conformation, and plan to venture into the show ring very soon.

This is of course just a short description of how we came to be where we are today, we are always happy to talk about the

countless triumphs as well as a few sad stories along the way, and we cannot wait to see where they take us next as long

as it’s not to another yet bigger property!

Carolyn and Hugo van der Moer

Ph.: 0448 648 282


Sometimes the youngsters would want to help

Cats seem to love them too

“An animals eyes have the power to speak a great language”

Martin Buber

mailto:[email protected]


showing

Regional Event

CONVENOR/contact

CONTACT NO:

EMAIL ADDRESS

MOUNT PLEASANT KERRY & JOLYON PORTER

YACKA RIDGE ALPACAS

0407 568 501

[email protected]

COLOUR CLASSIC

JAMES WHEELER

KOBLER ALPACAS

WENDY JONES

LAKE PLAINS

0403 972 609

0415 250 588

[email protected]

[email protected]

ROYAL ADELAIDE

SHOW

Lea Richens

Perry Wheeler

Prados Alpacas

0424 448 855

[email protected]

STRATHALBYN

SHOW

JACINTA HARTILL

RIVERPORT ALPACAS

0419 170 266

[email protected]

CLARE SHOW

TRACEY EARL

RIVERTON ALPACAS

DERRICK HALL

SOMADALE ALPACAS

0417801 151

0439 899 973

[email protected]

[email protected]

Show Convenors


showing CONVENOR’S SHOWING RULES

In this Read n Breed I have included the ‘Stewards’ inspection checklist—What the stewards look for when they inspect your animals at

a show. This exert can be found in the Convenors section of the AAA Showing Rules Manual, March 2012 (posted to AAA website 27 April 2012)

27. Stewards’ inspection checklist

The Stewards’ checklist for the inspection of entire animals shall include:

(a) general health and visible physical soundness

(b) correct alpaca in allocated pen

(c) correct colour, according to the Association’s official colour chart, sex and age for class entered

If the colour of an alpaca is in doubt stewards are to assign the animal to the lighter class of its colour

which will enable the Judge to decide in which class the animal should be allocated.

(d) correct IAR tag number, matching that shown in the animal’s registration certificate and the Show

Catalogue.

(e) disqualifying faults

. jaw abnormalities: wry, not properly aligned, lower jaw overshot in excess of 3mm or undershot in

excess of 5mm

. polydactylism (more or fewer than two toes)

.syndactylism (fusion of toes)

. for males, lack of one or both normal testicles in scrotum

. fused ears (short, stubby ears or ears fused at the tips)

. banana ears

. no tail, short tail or abnormally bent or kinked tail which cannot be manually manipulated

. fleece less than 50mm in length for huacaya and 75mm for suri.

. lice infestation

. visible physical disfigurement which deems the alpaca unsuitable for showing

The Stewards’ checklist for the inspection of wethers shall include:

(a) general health and soundness

(b) correct alpaca in allocated pen

(c) correct colour, according to the Association’s official colour chart, sex and age for class entered

If the colour of an alpaca is in doubt stewards are to assign the animal to the lighter class of its colour

which will enable the Judge to decide in which class the animal should be allocated.

(d) correct IAR tag number, matching that shown in the animal’s registration certificate and the Show

Catalogue.

(e) disqualifying faults

. lice/mite infestation

. visible physical disfigurement which deems the alpaca unsuitable for showing

. fleece less than 50mm in length for huacaya and 75mm for suri

. one or more testes


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“Ashmani Archimedes”

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2/4 2/4 2/4 2/4

“Schutara Park Apollo”

IAR 120281

D.O.B.: 12/11/2005 Solid White Latest Fleece Stats 2012

7th Fleece

Mic: 23.7 SD: 4.2 CF: 93.8

Apollo is a fine upstanding macho. He has enjoyed success in both the

ring and fleece shows. He has excellent conformation and great temperament . His fleece is very bright and stylish with good crimp definition. These traits have been

passed to his progeny. Service Fee: $380.00

Contact:Robyn Schutte, Schutara Park Alpacas

Ph: 83982180


IAR 134708


Mic: 21.3 SD: 4.2 CV: 19.8

CF: 97.1 SF:20.5

Archie is an elite suri male with exceptional lustre. With his lovely nature and impressive pedigree,

he has much to offer any suri herd. He is certainly a stand-out.

Grand Champion Suri (2011 Strathalbyn Show) from an exten-

sive and quality field. Service fee $770 (inc gst)


Web: www.ashmani.com.au

SURI’S HUACAYA’S

“Azzura Black Spirit”

IAR 175995

D.O.B.: 20/01/2011 Solid Black Latest Fleece Stats 2012

Mic: 22.6 SD: 5.3 CV:23.4

CF: 93.8 SF:2.5

Spirit is a blue-black, true-to-type suri male. He exhibits a lustrous, well-structured fleece and has a lovely nature. Supreme All Col-

ours Suri at the 2012 Colour Classic.

Service fee $770 (inc gst)


Web: www.ashmani.com.au

“Alpacaspecialist

Spartacus”

IAR 137851

Latest Fleece Stats 2012

Midside (4th Fleece)

Mic: 22.5 SD: 4.3 CV:19.1

CF: 94.8 SF: 21.6

Spartacus has had an illustrious show career, winning best of colour at numerous outings and Champion

Roan Fleece at the 2011 National. With a high amplitude, high frequen-

cy crimp, we look forward to his influence on grey and roan genetics. Service Fee: $660 inc. Agist-

ment (conditions apply) www.softfoot.com.au

D.O.B.: 07/03/09 Solid Roan

“Greenvale Rocco ET”

IAR 146908

D.O.B.: 24/04/08 Medium Grey (Silver) Latest Fleece Stats 2012


Mic: 22.8 SD: 4.3 CV:18.9

CF: 95.8 SF: 21.8

Rocco is an amazing even silver grey, with very few brown fibres evident.

He has a boxy frame sporting a crimpy, soft and long fleece. His cria to date have been outstandingly fine

and even in colour.

Service Fee: $660 inc. Agist-ment (conditions apply) www.softfoot.com.au

“Lyneden Dakota”

IAR 128355



Mic: 22.7 SD: 4.4CV:19.2

CF: 94.3 SF: 21.8

Dakota has outstanding conformation, a trait that he is consistently passing

on to his progeny. He grows an amazingly long and silky blue black

fleece that remains fine and has very little guard hair. His first cria for us

have SDs in the low 3s, a great sign of a quality male.

Service Fee: $440 inc. Agist-ment (conditions apply, minimum

2 mating's www.softfoot.com.au

“Yaringa Sir Winston”

IAR 125366

SOLID WHITE Latest Fleece Stats 2012

5th Fleece

Mic: 21.5 SD: 4.1 CF: 95.8 CV: 45.0

This male has impeccable breeding and a phenotype to match. He is highly deco-rated at both local and interstate shows,

including winning reserve champion Intermediate Male at Royal Melbourne 2009 and supreme White Fleece at the

2009 and 2011 SA Colour Classic shows. He is fine, dense and lustrous,

displaying excellent crimp and bundling. He has superb bone and conformation.

Yaringa Alpacas—Susan Haese

Mobile: 0418 846 271

E: [email protected] Web: yaringaalpacas.com.au


http://www.ashmani.com.au


http://www.ashmani.com.au


IAR 117461

Latest Fleece Stats 21/2/12

Mic: 16.9 SD: 3.4mic

CF:100% CVD: 20.4% SF: 16.3

0.4%

“Kinedana Bosque”

If you want Ultrafine/Fine fleeced Adults, this Boy is for you! Kinedana

Bosque’s fleece stats are unheard of in Australia and are truly unique for his 6 yrs of age. AAFl Gift Report & fleece

photo’s available for your perusal.

Stud Fee: $850 + GST Kinedana Alpaca Stud

Ph: 08 8524 9093

“Softfoot Maudib ET”

IAR 136751



Mic: 22.3 SD: 3.7 CV:16.6

CF: 96.4 SF: 21.7

Maudib has had an exceptional first drop of cria in 2012, with champions

and National blue ribbon winners amongst them. He is producing long, lustrous fleeces with very little guard

hair, nearly always in the colour of the mother.

Service Fee $770 inc. Agist-ment (conditions apply)

www.softfoot.com.au

2/4

D.O.B.: 30/07/08 Solid Medium Fawn

“Softfoot Chaconne”

IAR 156021



Mic: 21.3 SD: 4.4 CV:20.8

CF: 96.3 SF: 20.7

Chaconne is supreme champion, culminating many of the best genetics

into the one male. His density is difficult to match, and is coupled with

fineness, brightness and style that extend from bonnet to tail.

Service Fee: $660 inc. Agist-ment (conditions apply)

www.softfoot.com.au 2/4

IAR 168126

D.O.B.: 24/03/10 Solid Light Fawn Latest Fleece Stats 2012

Midside (3rd Fleece)

Mic: 21.0 SD: 3.8 CV:18.3

CF: 98.2 SF: 20.0

Royal Challenge was by far the standout male when we visited Shanbrooke in

2012, and we have since purchased him to introduce new genetics to our herd.

He has outstanding density, coverage and evenness across his body, and very little

variation between the primary and secondary fibres

Service Fee: Strictly Limited to selected clients

www.softfoot.com.au

2/4

“Shanbrooke Accoyo

Royal Challenge ET”

“Whyte Park Timothy”

D.O.B.: 31/08/10 Solid White

IAR 132307


Midside (3rd Fleece)

Mic: 15.6 SD: 3.1 CV:19.6

CF: 100 SF: 15.0

Timothy has an amazingly fine fleece into maturity, with very little variation

between primary and secondary fibres. He has outstanding evenness across his body, is well grown and is very confor-mationally correct. With density and

style that extends to his extremities, he is a real commercial option. Timothy will commence stud duties in Autumn 2013 Service Fee: $770 inc. Agist-

ment (conditions apply) www.softfoot.com.au

“Alpacaspecialist

Sharman”



Mic: 19.7 SD: 3.9 CV:19.6

D.O.B.: 26/04/09 Solid White IAR 154051

Sharman has had an outstanding 2012 show year, taking out numerous

supreme fleeces including at Colour-bration. His first cria are looking very impressive. With outstanding ampli-tude, length and staple definition on a

very healthy frame, he has a lot to offer.

Service Fee: $770 inc. Agist-ment (conditions apply)

www.softfoot.com.au 2/4 2/4

“Yaringa Czar”

IAR 117735

D.O.B.: 30/01/08 Solid Medium Fawn D.O.B.: 26/04/09 Solid Light Fawn IAR 147651

“Alpacaspeacialist

Legend”


4th Fleece

Mic: 17.2 SD: 3.5 CF: 99.8 CV: 45.9


5th Fleece

Mic: 20.8 SD: 4.5 CF: 95.8 CV: 47.9

Czar is a compact male with exquisite high amplitude and high frequency crimp in his fleece. His dense fleece exhibits excellent brightness and lustre. The

fleece he presents with, is consistent over his frame and in the last few years he has

racked up an excellent show record at the best shows in one of the most

competitive classes.

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Mobile: 0418 846 271



Mobile: 0418 846 271

E: [email protected]

This Warrior son has impeccable genet-ics that are reflected in his phenotype. As he has a crimp structure that exhibits high

amplitude and frequency, outstanding density and lustre. His dam is possibly our

most elite donor in our embryo transfer program. In 2011 Legend’s fleece was

awarded Supreme at both the SA Colour Classic and the Victorian Colourbration

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“Coonawarra Gladiator” “Yaringa Prophecy”

IAR 73015

D.O.B.: 13/12/03 Solid Black IAR 147690

D.O.B.: 27/1/10 Light Grey

2/4 2/4 2/4 2/4


9th Fleece

Mic: 20.6 SD: 4.6 CF: 95.4

Down from the Julius/Dorchester line, this male hardly needs an introduction. A multiple champion himself, including Supreme Black at

the huge Victorian Colourbration show, his progeny are consistently performing both in the

show ring and in quality assessment, with many championships themselves. He passes on his fine, dense fleece, as well as crimp, lustre and good frame. Year after year he

produces the finest alpaca in our herd and is a must have to add his qualities to your herd.


Mobile: 0418 846 271



3rd Fleece

Mic: 21.7 SD: 4.6 CF: 95.1 CV: 42.4

Prophecy boasts excellent genetics and upon inspection, he does not disappoint. He has extreme density coupled with a

highly crimped, lustrous fleece and excellent coverage. His fleece is even over his well proportioned frame. For those wanting an elite male, Prophecy

should be on your short list, particularly those liking the grey alpacas.


Mobile: 0418 846 271


“Wyterrica Propaganda” “Alpacaspecialist

Crackerjack”

IAR 108947

D.O.B.: 12/04/06 RoseGrey

Propaganda is probably the most well known grey alpaca in the world,

producing outstanding quality col-oured alpacas. His progeny consist-

ently win broad ribbons at major shows, and he has numerous work-

ing sons making their mark both domestically and abroad.

Service Fee: $1100 inc.

Agistment (conditions apply) www.softfoot.com.au

IAR 174962


Midside (2nd Fleece)

Mic: 18.4 SD: 4.4 CV:23.8

Crackerjack has an outstanding soft, lustrous and dense black fleece, 3 traits so hard to achieve in a blue black alpaca. His show achieve-

ments include Champion Black Royal Adelaide 2012. Very true to type,

Crackerjack will commence work in Autumn 2013.

Service Fee: $770 inc. Agistment (conditions apply)

www.softfoot.com.au

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This section is for those of us who are thinking about or would like to show their alpacas but aren’t quite sure how to identify the best animal or how to prepare for the best possi-

ble result in the show ring.

PREPARING AN ALPACA FOR SHOWING

Preparation is an important part of showing your animal. To present to the Show Judge a clean, well prepared

animal requires planning and often, many hours of painstaking work.

Most alpacas in paddocks will have vegetable matter contamination in their fleece. It is necessary to remove this

to achieve an adequately prepared alpaca.

The Judge will use his/her knowledge, experience and discretion in assessing the quality of all alpacas in the

Show ring, but must judge the animals as they are paraded before him/her on the day of a Show.

Methods of removing excessive vegetable matter

The most efficient way to remove excessive vegetable matter is by hand-picking.

For most animals, blowing the fleece with a small animal blower will often be all that is necessary to remove

dust and smaller debris. Be careful not to over blow, as this may open up the fleece and give it a fluffy appear-

ance, destroying the staple and crimp.

Brushing not recommended

Brushing is not recommended, especially in the blanket area, as excessive brushing or flicking will destroy the

staple definition.

Washing

If it is necessary to wash a white or light-coloured alpaca to clean it for showing, this should be done several

weeks prior to a Show so that the fleece has time to settle back to its natural appearance.

Never blow dry a wet alpaca. Let it dry naturally. Avoid detergents, conditioners and softeners. They will damage

the fleece and destroy its natural sheen and handle.

Any urine stains should be washed out and “dags” removed by subtle trimming.

Keeping animals clean

After animals are prepared, keep them on clean pasture. If wet weather prevails, stabling or shedding is

recommended.

Show Preparation

Most stud animals undergo some form of cleaning and preparation for the show ring so that they are shown to

Continued Overleaf

SHOWING


SHOWING their best advantage. Not all alpacas will be advantaged by clipping and the preparation of an alpaca for the

show ring must be left entirely up to the individual alpaca owner, bearing in mind that presentation accounts for

only 5 per cent of the total show ring assessment.

If it is considered necessary to lightly clip or trim an animal, it should be done sufficiently in advance to ensure

the fleece tips and staple formation have time to settle back to their natural state.

It is not possible to change the character of fleece of a lesser quality alpaca to that of a top quality alpaca simply

by trimming its fleece. Medullated fibres will remain visible to the Judge even if the ends are trimmed.

However, it is possible to change the fleece of a top quality alpaca into that of lesser quality by over preparation

which may destroy the architecture of the fleece. This may downgrade an animal whose fleece structure has

been damaged by over-preparation.

Note that an animal with overlong fleece may also be downgraded. It is recommended that timing of annual

shearing be adjusted to fit in with an animal’s Show agenda, rather than using clipping as a means to control

fleece length.

Halter training and feet attendance

Correct halter training will help ensure that an alpaca will stand quietly for the Judge in the show ring. If neces-

sary, also attend to feet.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Alpaca classes -in the show arena, alpaca judging is scored as follows:

fleece 60%

conformation 35%

presentation 5%

As the alpacas enter the Show ring, the Judge will look for the following points:

• Correct conformation. Does the animal walk freely? Are there any visible leg problems?

• Presence, Overall impression. Is the animal true to type?

After the alpacas are lined up, the Judge will carefully examine the fleeces and look again at conformation and

presentation.

Continued Overleaf

“The best way to prepare for life is to begin to live”

Elbert Hubbard


Fleece Classes

Only one fleece that has been shorn in the 18 months prior to the Show may be shown from any one animal.

Fleece for showing will be judged according to the criteria shown on the fleece score card for huacaya and suri:

The Judge will score the fleece, taking all the above categories into consideration. He/she will be looking for a

well-presented, properly skirted fleece with lustre and the fine/soft handle of uniform micron. The staple should

have clear-cut formation throughout. The fleece is weighed by the Stewards prior to judging. All fleece weights

shall take into account the age of the fleece and for the purpose of allocating points the weights shall be

annualised. In skirting, there is a balance between discarding too much fibre adversely affecting the fleece

weight and keeping the clean fleece weight up, but leaving in lesser quality, uneven fibres which may detract

from the overall fleece.

Where appropriate the fleece fineness shall be determined by testing.

Reproduced from AAA LTD. SHOWING RULES MANUAL MARCH 2012 (posted to AAA website 27 April 2012)

Fleece Conformation /Structure Presentation

Fineness Correct bone structure Clean, natural, Show presenta-

tion

Density Balance and proportion

Handle Growth for age and condition

Lustre Head, legs and topline

Uniformity of micron Reproductive capabilities

Uniformity of Length

Character (crimp and staple formation

Style (lock formation)

Lack of medullation

Uniformity of colour

Fleece coverage

Fineness and handle Lustre (suri)

Uniformity of micron/length/colour Lack of guard hair

Character and style (crimp in huacaya; lock style in suri) Impurities/stain/tip damage

Density of staple (huacaya) Clean fleece weight

Density of lock (suri) Age of fleece (time in months between shear-

ing and previous shearing, if any)

Brightness (huacaya)

“Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest”.

Mark Twain


SHOWING

Intermediate Female Champion

Shanbrooke Society ET

Junior Female Champion

Softfoot Tirari

Shanbrooke Accoyo Ruling eyes ET

Senior Female Champion &

Grand Champion Huacaya

Softfoot Kerang

Junior Male Champion

Softfoot Paso Doble

Adult Male Champion

Whyte Park Timothy

Senior Male Champion

Hi Everyone

This is just a short thankyou to all the helpers at this year's Mt Pleas-

ant Show, without you all these shows just would not happen. A full

show report will be available on the region website.

Our sincere thanks go to all those that volunteered time over the

course of the weekend in stewarding roles. These include Andrew

Chapman, Sandy Evans, Tracey Earl, Celia Smith, Jim and Margaret

Thompson, Dave Mace, Jacinta Hartill, Denise Moysey, Jen Duggin,

Anita Judd, Sue Croese, Honey Lindner, Robyn Schutte, Derrick Hall,

Rosalie Brinkworth, Sarah Wheeler and Steve Goodfellow. Apologies

to anyone that I have missed - thankyou for your time.

Acknowledgment to all exhibitors for the great way in which the show

was packed up, it is such a terrific help at the end of a long two days,

but I cannot finish the report without special mention of the following

people for their amazing efforts in getting the stillages loaded. Shane

Buckley, Nick De Bruyn and Steve Goodfellow - your help didn't go

unnoticed - a sincere thankyou.

On a final note, we still would like for someone to come forward to

assume this convening role. It is rewarding in many ways and we

would be there to help at all stages of your training and whenever

necessary thereafter. We both feel like we were never away from the

convenors role - a years break just wasn't quite enough!

Trust you can support the show in 2014 - see you there!!

Jolyon and Kerry Porter

Adaminca Ruski

Junior Champion Suri

Cambridge Authorised

Intermediate Male Champion

MOUNT PLEASANT SHOW

Congratulations to Ambersun Alpacas for winning Champion Huacaya Fleece from

Am- bersun Lord Chan- cellor

Congratulations to Adaminca Alpacas for winning Champion Suri Fleece from

Adaminca Amadore

Marquez Gracino

Grand Champion Suri

Fleur De Lys Arcapella

Adult Female Champion


showing Mt Pleasant Show 2013

Judge: Karen Caldwell

Date: 16-3-13

HUACAYA CLASSES

SECTION 1

Age Sex Colour Placing Animal Name Exhibitor

6-12 Months Female White Class 101

1 Softfoot Tirari Softfoot

2 Riverport Royale Highness Riverport

3 N/E

6-12 Months Female Fawn - Light Class 102

1 Yaringa Hope ET Yaringa

2 Softfoot Turoa Softfoot

3 EP Cambridge Fire Opal EP Cambridge

6-12 Months Female Fawn - Medium/Dark Class 103

1 Softfoot Tayna MD ET Softfoot

2 Glenovis Kobler Belalie ET Glenovis/Kobler

3 Classic Princess Mackenzie Yaringa

6-12 Months Female Brown Class 104

1 Ambersun Tambien Mist Ambersun

2 Haylilla True Haylilla

3 Classic Lady Koffee Glenovis

6-12 Months Female Grey/Roan Class 105

1 Yacka Ridge Hazel Yacka Ridge

2 Arcady Umbrette Arcadian

3 Arcady Electric Blue Schutara Park

6-12 Months Female Black Class 106

1 Waradene Lawrence Mystical Waradene

2 N/E

Junior Female Champion Softfoot Tirari Softfoot

Junior Female Reserve Champion Softfoot Tayna MD ET Softfoot

SECTION 2

6-12 Months Male White Class 201

1 Waradene Investigator Waradene

2 Fleur De Lys Nirvana Fleur De Lys

3 Rockery Felix Rockery

4 Ambersun Acapulco Ambersun

6-12 months Male Fawn - Light Class 202

1 Softfoot Kerang Softfoot

2 Lomavista Venus Shadow Glenovis

3 Waradene Daremus Waradene

Continued Overleaf


6-12 Months Male Fawn - Medium/Dark Class 203

1 Fleur De Lys Meridian Fleur De Lys

2 Adaminca Roanan Adaminca

3 Waradene Ulysses Waradene

6-12 Months Male Brown Class 204

1 Arcady Rum Punch Arcadian

2 N/E

3

6-12 Months Male Grey/Roan Class 205

1 Waradene Renegade Waradene

2 Arcady Pele Arcadian

3 Eringa Park Dark Knight Eringa Park

6-12 Months Male Black Class 206

1 Yaringa Count Romanov Yaringa

2 Haylilla Steamranger Haylilla

3 N/E

Junior Male Champion Softfoot Kerang Softfoot

Junior Male Reserve Champion Waradene Investigator Waradene

SECTION 3


1 Fleur De Lys Diamantina Fleur De Lys

2 Riverport Senorita Ginessa Riverport

3 Softfoot Selena Softfoot

4 Ambersun White Ferrari Ambersun


1 Softfoot Prima Donna Softfoot

2 Riverport Hyacinth Riverport

3 Softfoot Pimba Glenovis


1 Shanbrooke Society Elite ET Softfoot

2 Riverport Fairy Grettle ET Riverport

3 EP Cambridge Fire Bird EP Cambridge


1 Classic Yaringa Maharani Yaringa

2 Haylilla Bliss Haylilla

3 Flying Colours Miss Ninja Carlisle


1 Classic Twilight Lady ET Yaringa

2 Nangkita Francine Nangkita

3 Meridian Eilish Meridian


1 N/E

2

3

Intermediate Female Champion Shanbrooke Society Elite ET Softfoot

Intermediate Female Reserve Champion Softfoot Prima Donna Softfoot

SECTION 4


Continued Overleaf


SECTION 4


1 Cambridge Authorized Cambridge

2 Softfoot Aragorn Softfoot

3 Anookaninna Aladdin Anookaninna

4 Softfoot Sarin MD ET Softfoot

5 Fleur De Lys Royal Acclaim Fleur De Lys

12-18 Months Male Fawn - Light Class 402

1 Adaminca Firestorm Adaminca

2 Yaringa Don Ottavio Yaringa 3 N/E


1 Anookaninna Antonio Anookaninna

2 Classic Rogan Josh Yaringa

3 Haylilla Audacity Haylilla 2-18 Months Male Brown Class 404

1 N/A

2 Prados Claudius Prados

3 Riverport Gangster Riverport


1 Classic Yaringa Lord Montgomery ET Yaringa

2 Freelander Prometheus Freelander

3 Yaringa Hurricane Yaringa


1 N/A

2 Classic Black Sambucca Black Jack

3 Haylilla Muzerabasra Haylilla

SECTION 5


1 Fleur De Lys Arcapella Fleur De Lys

2 Ambersun Sweet Sista Ambersun

3 Shandara Juliana Shandara


1 Adaminca Strawberries and Cream Adaminca

2 Carlisle Rose Carlisle

3 Yacka Ridge Galina Yacka Ridge


1 Shanbrooke Predictable Infusion ET Softfoot

2 Ambersun Fire Light Shandara

3 N/E


1 Kobler Auriel Kobler

2 Softfoot Brio Carlisle


1 Anfield Park AEC Quintessa Anfield Park

2 N/E

Continued Overleaf

Intermediate Male Champion Cambridge Authorized Cambridge

Intermediate Male Reserve Champion Anookaninna Antonio Anookaninna



1 Anfield Park AEC Quadira Anfield Park

2 Lewiston Black Velvet Lewiston

3 Sunrise Park Brandi Sunrise Park

SECTION 6


1 Softfoot Paso Doble Softfoot/Annkea

2 Adaminca Mobi Adaminca

3 Fleu De Lys Chevalier Fleur De Lys

4 Dama Storm Dama

18-30 Months Male Fawn - Light Class 602

1 Alpacapartners Eau Sauvage Kobler

2 N/E


1 EP Cambridge Firecraft EP Cambridge

2 Haylilla Leo Haylilla

3 Ambersun Fireball Ambersun

18-30 Months Male Brown Class 604

1 N/E

2 Alpacaspartners Crane Glenovis

3 Marquez Geraldo Lewiston


1 N/E


1 Classic Darkness Before Dawn Yaringa

2 Anfield Park AEC Dalglish Anfield Park

3 Anfield Park AEC Suarez Anfield Park

Adult Male Champion Softfoot Paso Doble Softfoot/Annkea

Adult Male Reserve Champion EP Cambridge Firecraft EP Cambridge

SECTION 7

30 Months + Female White Class 701

1 Shanbrooke Accoyo Ruling Eyes ET Softfoot

2 Buckley Estate Amelia Buckley Estate

3 Samarjim Marille Samarjim

30 Months + Female Fawn - Light Class 702

1 N/E

30 Months + Female Fawn - Medium/Dark Class 703

1 Ninbella Goldie Kobler

2 Marquez Felipa Marquez

3 N/E

30 Months + Female Brown Class 704

1 N/E

30 Months + Female Grey/Roan Class 705

1 N/A

2 Samarjim Bellos Samarjim

Continued Overleaf

Adult Female Champion Fleur De Lys Arcapella Fleur De Lys

Adult Female Reserve Champion Shanbrooke Predictable Infusion ET Softfoot


3 N/E

30 Months + Female Black Class 706

1 Alpacaspecialist Shilo Marquez

2 N/E

Senior Female Champion Shanbrooke Accoyo Ruling Eyes ET Softfoot

Senior Female Reserve Champion Alpacapartners Shilo Marquez

SECTION 8

30 Months + Male White Class 801

1 Whyte Park Timothy Softfoot

2 Swan Valley Anacheeva Fleur De Lys

3 Yacka Ridge Ferocity Yacka Ridge

30 Months + Male Fawn - Light Class 802

1 Yaringa Czar Yaringa

2 Shanbrooke Accoyo Royal Challenge ET Softfo ot

3 Ambersun Distinction ET Ambersun

30 Months + Male Fawn - Medium/Dark Class 803

1 N/E

30 Months + Male Brown Class 804

1 N/E

30 Months + Male Grey/Roan Class 805

1 Yaringa Prophecy Yaringa

2 N/E

30 Months + Male Black Class 806

1 Classic Count Dracula ET Yaringa

2 Leaenna Armani Ambersun/Haylilla

3 Yaringa Don Giovanni Lewiston

Senior Male Champion Whyte Park Timothy Softfoot

Senior Male Reserve Champion Yaringa Czar Yaringa

12-18 Months M & F Fancy Class 1001

1 Ambersun Laurieka Ambersun

2 N/E

18 Months + M & F Fancy Class 1101

1 La Granja Felix Yacka Ridge

2 N/E

Best Fancy Ambersun Laurieka Ambersun

Best of Colour White Shanbrooke Accoyo Ruling Eyes ET Softfoot

L. Fawn Softfoot Prima Donna Softfoot

Med/Dk Fawn Shanbrooke Society Elite ET Softfoot

Brown Classic Yaringa Maharani Yaringa

Grey/Roan Yacka Ridge Hazel Yacka Ridge

Black Classic Darkness Before Dawn Yaringa

Continued Overleaf

Grand Champion Huacaya Shanbrooke Accoyo Ruling Eyes ET Softfoot


Progeny Huacaya

1 Softfoot Ceroc

2 Alpacaspecialist Picasso

3 Softfoot Maudib ET

SURI CLASSES

SECTION 20

6-12 Months Female White/Lt. Fawn Class 1301

1 N/A

2 Waradene Daneta Waradene

3 N/E

6-12 Months Female Colour Class 1302

1 N/E

6-12 Months Male White/Lt. Fawn Class 1401

1 Adaminca Ruski Adaminca

2 N/E

6-12 Months Male Colour Class 1402

1 Meridian Wicasah Meridian

2 N/E

Junior Champion Adaminca Ruski Adaminca

Junior Reserve Champion Meridian Wicasah Meridian

12-18 Months Male Colour Class 1602

1 Marquez Graciano Marquez

2 N/E

Intermediate Champion Marquez Graciano Marquez

Section 26

30+ Months Female Colour Class 1902

1 Meridian Danica Meridian

2 N/E

Senior Female Champion Meridian Danica Meridian

FLEECE CLASSES

HUACAYA

FH1

6-12 Months Skirted Fleece

1 Ambersun Fair Sky Ambersun

2 Glenovis Moriarty ET Glenovis

3 Softfoot Sarin MD ET Softfoot

4 Alpacapartners Eau Sauvage Kobler 5 Ambersun Touch Down Ambersun

FH2


1 Softfoot Potpourri ET Softfoot

2 Yacka Ridge Ferocity Yacka Ridge

3 Shandara Juliana Shandara

FH3


Grand Champion Suri Marquez Graciano Marquez

Continued Overleaf


1 Ambersun Outlaw Ambersun

2 Softfoot Tigris GM Softfoot

3 Andean Gold Ranata Andean Gold

FH4


1 Ambersun Lord Chancellor Ambersun

2 Ambersun Fortune Seeker Ambersun/ Millpaca

H5


1 Softfoot Finalee ET Softfoot

2 Blackgate Lodge Sir Oliver Glenovis

3 Ninbella Goldie Kobler

Best of Colour White Ambersun Lord Chancellor Ambersun

L. Fawn Ambersun Fortune Seeker Ambersun

Med/Dk Fawn Ambersun Touch Down Ambersun

Brown Alpacaspecialist Keanu Carlisle

Grey/Roan Freelander Prometheus Freelander

Black Buckley Estate Jetson Buckley Estate

SURI

FS1


1 Adaminca Champagne Blonde Adaminca

2 Prados Ophelia Prados

3 N/E

FS2


1 Adaminca Amadore Adaminca

2 Prados Cassia Prados

3 Marquez Filomena Marquez

Junior Handler

6 to under 11 years Class 2101

1 Luke Scarlett

2 N/E

11 to under 15 years Class 2102

1 Shannon Baker

2 Georgia Pillen

3 Mollie Blair-Beal

4 Tess Potiki

Champion Huacaya Fleece Ambersun Lord Chancellor Ambersun

Reserve Champion Huacaya Fleece Ambersun Outlaw Ambersun

Champion Suri Fleece Adaminca Amadore Adaminca

Reserve Champion Suri Fleece Adaminca Champagne Blonde Adaminca


Thankyou to Sandi Evans for sending some of these pics in from the show.


AAASA MERCHANDISE

Please note:

(1) GST does not apply to goods or services provided by the AAASA Region.

(2) Postage is additional to the prices quoted above.

(3) Payment needs to be made prior to items being posted, or at the of collection. The region will

accept payment by EFT to the account listed on the invoice, cheque or cash

(please have correct change). Please supply a copy of your payment receipt if paying by EFT.

(4) Members are invited to collect merchandise at shows, however, it would be appreciated if orders

could be placed at least seven days prior to the show.

The region is still able to order items from the AAA on behalf of members, such as conference proceedings

magazines and herd books. Due to postage costs, it may be cheaper for members to order these items

direct from the AAA.

Merchandise is available from:

Susan Haese—Yaringa Alpacas

PO Box 661, Goolwa SA 5214


Phone: 0418 846 271

Item Price

Fleece bags with holes $0.55

Fleece bags with holes (bulk price—200 bags) $100.00

Fleece bags without holes $0.55

Fleece bags without holes (bulk price—200 bags) $100.00

Webbing Halters—small or medium with plastic buckles.

Discounted and discontinued.

$20.00

Webbing Halters—small, medium or large with metal buckles. $30.00

Leads to match halters $7.00

Show Coat Logo $20.00

“Managing Alpacas in Australia” - an introductory guide for Alpaca Farmers, Breeders and $3.00

“ABC for Alpaca Owners—Antenatal, Birthing and Cria Care” by Mc Millian/Jinks $35.00

“Alpaca Alphabet” - contains abbreviations, acronyms, colour chart, fleece grades,

glossary of alphabet terms.

$9.00

NEW “Alpaca Agskills” - a primary industry publication $30.00


CLASSIFIEDS This Section is for advertising any unwanted or looking for items. So, if you have

any items that you wish to sell or find, why not advertise here so that all mem-

bers have an opportunity to browse. For advertising costs, please refer to page

45 of the magazine for the listing.

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Jodie Christian Memorial Challenge Trophy

The SA Regional Committee would like to thank Celia Smith from Kiaka Alpacas, who has decided after

8 years of keeping the records, to step down. Your dedication to looking after the JCMCT for the region has

been very much appreciated.

Thankyou to Angela & David Cheney from Andache Alpacas who have volunteered to take over the role from Celia.


2013 Royal Adelaide Show – May Update

Lea Richens Councillor, Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Inc

The Alpaca Schedule and Entry Forms have been printed and will be available from the Society early May.

A copy of the Schedule together with entry forms will be sent to 2012 exhibitors. Others can obtain a copy from the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of SA Inc,

PO Box 108, GOODWOOD 5034, telephone 08 8210 5211, or by downloading from

www.adelaideshowground.com.au Exhibitors and potential exhibitors should study the terms and

conditions presented in the Schedule before proceeding to enter animals and/or fleeces.

Our Judge for this year’s Show will be Peter Kennedy.

Junior Handler and the new Junior Judge Sections will feature on Sunday 8 September.

Changes: As notified previously, light fawn classes have been included. Additions have been made in the

Fancy Section. Suri classes have been reduced.

Urgent Reminder

Exhibitors considering meeting health requirements through faecal testing must include final test

results with entry forms. (Twelve weeks should be allowed for pooled faecal testing plus time for

results to be generated and for veterinarians to prepare reports.)

New Notices

Fleece Bags

A number of exhibitors have written their stud name and contact details on the outside of their fleece bags. No

identification details are permitted on the bags – only the RAS issued exhibitor ticket should be visible. Please sew

a patch over contact details and/or make up new bags for the 2013 Show.

Electrical

Exhibitors are advised as per Conditions of Entry in the Alpaca Schedule, that all electrical appliances must be

tested and tagged as per Australian Standards 3760. For alpacas, this includes fans, blowers, dryers. Only fans

which have been tagged as tested will be permitted. These must be safely installed and secured (including

cords) and may be inspected under Work Health and Safety provisions. Appliances not meeting approved stand-

ards will be removed.

Poor Mouths

Following last year’s Show, Dr Colin Trengrove, highly respected veterinarian with extensive experience among

livestock industries, again commented on the poor mouths of several alpaca exhibits and asked that this matter

be drawn to the attention of all exhibitors. For the second year in a row, several exhibits displayed bad mouths

and were border line on disqualification. According to Dr Trengrove, it is very easy to breed poor mouths into

herd/s. It then takes generations to correct the fault/s. A male with a bad mouth, has the potential to pass on

this trait to dozens, even hundreds, of progeny and should not be considered in a breeding program – there-

fore it should not be in a judging line up at any Show. Similarly females with bad mouths should be removed

from the breeding lines and should not be shown. Much more stringent culling is needed to maintain industry

standards and the integrity expected by the Society. Exhibitors are advised that alpacas with poor mouths, in-

cluding those considered borderline, face disqualification upon inspection.

Continued Overleaf

WINTER EDITION Read ‘n’ Breed 41 Lice

All alpaca owners are encouraged to carefully check their animals for lice. Under normal circumstances, lice in-

crease in numbers during winter and into spring. Lice checks will be undertaken at this year’s Royal Adelaide

Show both prior to entering the Pavilion and again during normal inspections. Any evidence of lice (lice, eggs,

scurf) will disqualify that exhibit and all entries by that exhibitor will be required to be removed immediately from

the Show grounds. Entry fees will not be refunded.

In addition to the SA Alpaca Health and Movement Declaration, under Work Health and Safety provisions, all exhibitors (alpacas and fleeces) will be required to complete a Declaration relating to the use of Pesti-cides and/or Chemicals. This Declaration must be returned with entry forms.

For further information or queries please do not hesitate to call Lea Richens on 08 8842 2344. The next Diverse Farming Committee Meeting is scheduled for 16th May 2013.

2013 Royal Adelaide Show

South Australian Alpaca Breed and Fleece Championships 6 to 15

September 2013

Entries Close 5.00 pm Friday 12 July

Delivery of Fleeces 4.00 pm Friday 23 July to the Royal Adelaide Showground,

Goodwood Road, Wayville or to the Fleece Steward Vaughan Wilson phone 08 8391 0633.

NB Exhibitors of fleeces only do not have to be members of the RA&HS.

Alpaca Arrival 12 noon to 2.00 pm Thursday 5 September Inspection 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm Thursday 5 September

Departure 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm Monday 9 September

NB Interstate exhibitors may depart 24 hours earlier by negotiation with the Supervisor.

Judging Alpacas – 9.30 am Friday 6 September (Suris first)

Production Classes 9.00 am Saturday 7 September

Fleeces 10.00 am Saturday 7 September

Junior Handlers and Junior Judging Sunday 8 September

Thank you to all stewards and officials who have volunteered to help at the 2013 Royal Adelaide

Show.

Special thanks to all our 2013 Sponsors

Adaminca Alpacas Marquez Alpacas

Alpaca Sales and Information Centre Prados Alpacas

Alpacas Chaparral Samarjim Alpacas

Ambersun Alpacas Softfoot Alpacas

Australian Alpaca Association - SA Region Veleiris

Barachel Alpacas Waradene Alpacas

Collea Springs Yacka Ridge Alpacas

Creswick Woollen Mills Yaringa Alpacas

Jut Jura Alpacas


Position 1: MT Pleasant Show Convenor/s

Looking for enthusiastic, members who are looking for a rewarding challenge in con-

vening the Mount Pleasant show. If interested please contact either the Regional

Committee or Kerry & Jolyon Porter at [email protected]

Position 2: Clare Show Convenor/s

We are also looking for enthusiastic members who are willing to take over the conven-

ing of the Clare Show. If interested please contact either the Regional Committee or

Derrick Hall at [email protected] or Tracey Earl at rivertonalpac-

[email protected].

“By changing nothing, nothing changes”

Tony Robbins


CRAFTER’S CORNER

CRAFTERS

DAYS

I found

these

very

cute ne

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lted

alpaca ‘s whils

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surfing

the in

ternet

This is a new section to the Read n Breed and I would like to encourage all of you who have a desire, and/or passion for craft to contribute. Please if you have any photo’s or craft ideas etc., using alpaca f leece that you would like to share, I would love to include them on the page..

Crafters Profile

These are a few teddies & a frog that I have made using alpaca fleece using the needle felting technique.

Calling for Expressions of Interest.

Are you interested in doing craft but not quite sure how to

go about it? Are you skilled at doing crafts and would like

to share with others that would like to learn? If so….then

we need you! Please contact Cynthia Hall at Somadale

Alpacas on 8389 3269 or [email protected].

We are looking for Expressions of Interest in doing some

craft days

Spinners, Knitters, Weavers, Felters, Dyers, just to name a few


AUSTRALIAN ALPACA VETERINARIANS

VETERNARIES

SHEARING SHEARER’S DIRECTORY

If you know of a shearer who would like their details placed in the directory please email the information to

[email protected]. Please include their email address and location .

The above Veterinarian's list was sourced from the AAA website

Prof Peter Crockcroft Adelaide SA 08 8313 7883

Dr Andrew Brown Birdwood SA 08 8568 5220

Dr Denise Noonan Bridgewater SA 08 8303 4107

Dr Greg Rodda Meadows SA 08 8338 3455

Dr Andrew Loose Hahndorf SA 08 8388 1200

Dr Laura Hardefeldt Roseworthy SA 08 8313 1999

Dr Neil Lawson Victor Harbour SA 0414 855 923

NAME LOCATION CONTACT DETAILS EMAIL ADDRESS

Greg Ruckert Mt Barker 0402 318 183 greg@alpacamanagement.

com

Brian & Kay

Gursansky

Rosedale 088 524 9093 [email protected]

Trevor & Nicole

Edmunds

Spalding 0429 099 438

(Will travel SA, August

to April)

[email protected]

Kob Schmaal

Mobile alpaca Shearing

& Husbandry Services

0437 290 0310

Or

0438 143 903


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From THE Editor

JUST A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR…….

I would like to thank everyone for all their comments in regards to the Read n Breed.

As this was the first time I have ever done anything like this it has been personally very reward-

ing to see the finished product.

I would like to encourage everyone to supply photo’s, stories, ads etc for use within the magazine. It

would be great to see & hear what other members are up to.

Do you have a funny photo or article? Please send it to me to go into the magazine.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Sue Drogemuller from Adaminca Alpacas for her

help in organising the article from Dr Andrew Loose, in this issue as well as the previous issue, it is

very much appreciated.

cheers

SUE

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‘Whether you think you can or can’t, you’re right’

Henry Ford (1863—1947)


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I was doing a bit of surfing and found these…..

I know alpacas love water but surfing?????????

If only they ca

me in all colours…

………….

Sent in by

Somadale

Alpacas

Hey Kids! Have you seen one of these?????????

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Haylilla

Alpacas

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Adaminca Alpacas

Enjoying a shower on a hot

summers day

Sent in by Aislinn park Alpacas I have heard of

comb overs but….


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