UPCOMING EVENTS

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DATE	LOCATION	EVENT
2009
Aug 2	Grass Valley, CA	Neonatal Clinic
Aug 8	Reno, NV	August Calpaca Meeting
Sep 18-20	Valley Springs, CA	Alpaca Continuing Education: Total Breeders Experience
Oct 3	Dixon, CA	Lambtown
Oct 11	Grass Valley, CA	Introduction to Alpaca Ranching
Nov 14	Campo Seco, CA	November Calpaca Meeting
2010
Jan 16-17	Davis CA	Camelid Symposium

             

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ORGANIZATIONAL EVENTS

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DATE	LOCATION & CONTACT INFO	EVENT
Aug 8, 2009	Reno, NV David & Jeannette Miller Sierra Nevada Alpacas 305 Rowel Circle Reno, NV 89506 775-969-3871 dmillernv@earthlink.net	August Calpaca Meeting Presentation:  Understanding Llama and Alpaca Color Phenotype, Genetics and the Chemistry of Color, by Debby Ullrich. Debby is completing a book on this topic. She is a llama breeder but has been asked by the alpaca community to research alpaca color also. This will be a fun and educational topic. 10:00 – 12:00    Business meeting 12:00 -  1:00      Lunch 1:00                  Speaker Lunch:   Dave & Jeannette will be serving hamburgers.   Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Directions: From Sacramento - take 80 east to highway 395 North to the Red Rock Rd exit (#78) turn right and go 18 miles - Sierra Nevada Alpacas are on the right From Susanville CA - take 395 south to the Red Rock exit turn left and go 8 miles to Sierra Nevada Alpacas Please RSVP BACK TO TOP
Oct 3, 2009	Dixon, CA	Lambtown Calpaca will be joining Lambtown this year with AOBA certified Fleece show Fiber male pen sale Performance demos Educational seminars for prospective owners Click here for more information. BACK TO TOP
Nov 14, 2009	Campo Seco, CA   John & Jann Foulke Critterville Alpacas 4771 Buckboard Lane Campo Seco, CA 95226 209-772-3106 info@crittervillealpacas.com	November Calpaca Meeting BACK TO TOP
Jan 16-17, 2010	Davis, CA	Camelid Symposium www.camelidsymposium.com BACK TO TOP

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MEMBER EVENTS

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DATE	LOCATION & CONTACT INFO	EVENT
Aug 2, 2009	Grass Valley, CA Joan Clappier Opus Two Alpacas 15604 Magnolia Road Grass Valley, CA  95949 530 346-7157 Fax:  530 346-7147 joan@opustwoalpacas.com www.opustwoalpacas.com	Neonatal Clinic Dr. Robin Skillman, DVM If you have breeding females and are fairly new to alpaca ownership, a neonatal clinic may be the most important workshop you will take.   The class will include Reproductive anatomy and physiology Breeding and pregnancy diagnosis Gestational development Care of pregnant dam Normal and abnormal criation Care of normal crias High-risk crias The clinic includes a hands-on lab to help you prepare for handling a dystocia (abnormal position).  Learn to determine the position of the cria, how to correct some dystocias and when to call the vet. Dr. Robin Skillman is a graduate of UC Davis Veterinary School, has a food and fiber large animal practice, and has been working with camelids for over 20 years. Cost: $125 / person. $200 for two people from the same ranch. Includes lunch, continental breakfast, and course materials. Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Additional information and online registration: www.OpusTwoAlpacas.com BACK TO TOP
Sep 18-20, 2009	Valley Springs, CA David & Brenda Barboza Rancho NC Alpacas 50 Duck Creek Ct Valley Springs, CA 95252 Phone: (209) 772-3918 ranchonc@hughes.net www.ranchonc.com	ACE "Alpaca Continuing Education": Total Breeders Experience Education packed 1 – 3 days!  Fibre expert and Camelid Judge Ruth Elvestad from Natural Fibre Centre, Olds College, Canada guides you through 2 intensive days of Camelid fibre preparation.  Dr. Brett Kaysen, Professor at Colorado State University will be back with David Barboza, (Certified AOBA and IAJS judge) for a full day on Sunday to continue the learning process in advanced breeding strategies.  See our website www.ranchonc.com for in depth information and registration. BACK TO TOP
Oct 11, 2009	Grass Valley, CA Joan Clappier Opus Two Alpacas 15604 Magnolia Road Grass Valley, CA  95949 530 346-7157 Fax:  530 346-7147 joan@opustwoalpacas.com www.opustwoalpacas.com	Introduction to Alpaca Ranching This workshop provides a realistic overview of what alpaca ownership entails.  It is for people who are seriously investigating alpacas or are fairly new to the alpaca industry. Presenters: Dr. Robin Skillman, DVM Mark Allen, CFP Joan Clappier, Opus Two Alpacas Topics will include: Preventative medicine for alpacas Parasites and worming Reproduction basics Alpaca ownership models Ranch layout Resources and marketing options Ranch tour and husbandry discussion Financial and tax information Cost: $45 / person.   Includes lunch, continental breakfast, and binder of course materials. Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Additional information and online registration: www.OpusTwoAlpacas.com BACK TO TOP

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