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AUTUMN EDITION
READ ‘n’ BREED
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REGIONAL MAGAZINE
In this edition:-
Alpaca Industry Fact Sheet
Emergency Animal Diseases & Categories
Show Reports
A Members Story -
“Reasons to keep the House Tidy”…...
Breed Standards - Huacaya & Suri
Crafters Corner
Plus much more……………….
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
&
A HAPPY NEW YEAR
MAY 2015 BRING YOU
AND YOUR FAMILY
ALL THE HEALTH,
WEALTH &
HAPPINESS YOU
DESERVE FROM SA REGION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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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
Email: [email protected]
AAA NATIONAL OFFICE
Australian Alpaca Association Ltd.
PO Box 1076 Mitcham North Vic 3132
Ph.: 03 9873 7700
Fax: 03 9873 7711
Email: [email protected]
CONTRIBUTIONS
Member contributions are encouraged and
should be emailed to the Editor at
COPYRIGHT
The material published within this magazine is
subject to copyright and may not be repro-
duced 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
implied. All submissions are subject to editing.
Website: www:aaasa.com.au
Front Cover: Supplied by Prados Alpacas
FEATURES PAGE
Emergency Animal Diseases &
Categories - sourced from AAA Website
10
Alpaca Industry Fact Sheet - sourced from Green Green Grass
12
Members Story - “Reasons to Keep the
house tidy” by Ruth Goodfellow, Haylilla
Alpacas
17
Working with Children Policy - sourced
AAA Website
19
RAS Show Report - Lea Richens 25
Strathalbyn Show Report 26
Clare Show Report 28
Application of Brass IAR Ear Tags - Fact
Sheet - sourced from the AAA Website
30
REGULAR ITEMS PAGE
Committee Directory 4
From the President 5
Treasurer’s Report 7
Calendar of Events 9
Stud Sire Directory 20
Show Convenors Directory 21
Showing Extract - Alpaca Breed
Standard Section 1 -Huayaca & Suri
Confirmation
22
Crafters Corner 33
Merchandise List 34
From the editor 38
Photo Corner 39
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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/RnB EDITOR Sue Philpots-Green
Aislinn Park Alpacas 0401 800 404 [email protected]
TREASURER Ruth Goodfellow
Haylilla Alpacas 0419 597 998 [email protected]
MARKETING Nick de Bruyn
Shandara Alpacas 0418 224 886 [email protected]
COMMITTEE MEMBER Cheryl Williams
Cheroela Park 0402 402 187 [email protected]
COMMITTEE MEMBER Adrienne Clark
Ambersun Alpacas
0417 826 762
COMMITTEE MEMBER Steven Marshall
Stansbury Alpacas 0408 085 916 [email protected]
OTHER
REPRESENTATIVES
FLEECE LIASON 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 OF-FICER/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
Angela & David Cheney
Andache Alpacas
0439 882 249 [email protected]
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JUST A WORD OR TWO……...
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
A Christmas Ramble.. .. ..
“Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn’t come from a store.” Dr. Suess
WOW!! The final edition of Read & Breed for 2014, were does the year go, so much happening in our busy lives and within our industry. It doesn’t get much busier in terms of Regional roles than that of our editor, Sue Philpotts-Green. In between running her own alpaca stud, with husband Peter, and a very hectic life, she still puts together this superb magazine for you, our members of the AAA SA region. I urge you to please consider sending in a contribution to Read & Breed. Photographs, stories and profiles are all welcome: share your experiences with the rest of the alpaca industry. You might just encourage others to join in, raise your profile in the industry, or discover a hidden talent for writing, cartoons or photography.. .. .. who knows?
The show season is now well and truly “done and dusted”. Hearty congratulations to all the participants at these shows and extra special thanks to all those who make these shows the events they are. To our conveners, stewards, scribes, judges and all those who act as helpers “on the day”: the shows would not occur without your efforts; the AAA really does value the volunteers who make our Association work and events like our shows such a great success. One cannot mention showing season without noting the immense success enjoyed at the 2014 National Show & Sale by the South Australian contingent, just check out the results on the website! This was spearheaded by Ambersun Alpacas being awarded the Supreme Champion Huacaya award for Ambersun Pure Exception, this stunning female then went on to command a great price at the subsequent National auction. Other SA studs took out a range of awards, including five other championship ribbons in the Huacaya halter classes and all the “Best Colour in Show – Huacaya” awards on offer. A perusal of the results of the 2014 National Show and Sale really does demonstrate the health and vibrancy of the AAA SA region and the alpaca industry more broadly and I trust you may take the time to examine the results in more details on the AAA website over the summer months.
Following the show season, the Region has been involved in discussion with the Royal Horticultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia (RA&HS). This follows some concerns raised by members regarding recent changes to entry requirements in the Alpaca section of the Royal Adelaide Show (RAS). An extremely positive response was received to all member concerns by the RA&HS (and the Diverse Farming Committee, which has responsibility for our section of the RAS). As a result, I can assure members that the RAS Alpaca section will be in accord with their expectations of an AAA Continued Overleaf
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administered show. Specifically, there will be no inspection of teats, examination of the mouth and jaw will be in accord with AAA showing rules and lice inspections will be conducted to ensure judging requirement are met and concerns raised by exhibitors addressed. I must sincerely thank the RA&HS and the members of the Diverse Farming committee for listening to members concerns and acting to address them so promptly. Please ensure you come back to the RAS 2015 with bigger and better teams than ever for the 25th year of the AAA. If you haven’t been to “The Royal” before: give it a go!! Promote your alpacas and your stud at one of the country’s biggest agricultural shows!
Shearing season passes in its usual blur for all of us. A great deal of hard work is done to harvest the fleece that is continuing to enjoy a reputation as a truly exceptional natural fibre. We all need to ensure the manner in which we harvest our fleece helps to obtain the best return for the efforts we invest. Remember to explore the means by which the fleece you garner can be marketed: through AAFL and grower cluster fleece collection groups. Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) classer training courses for alpaca fibre are now becoming available, and these may be of interest for some members. Please contact the AAA National office for more details. It still needs to be stressed that some extra care taken in preparation for shearing, with appropriate skirting and bailing / bagging makes a huge difference in the value of your fleeces.
The coming year, 2015, is the 25th Anniversary of the AAA. As an association we are all keen to build on the successes of the last quarter of a century, so watch out for opportunities to participate in the events for 2015 as they become available. We have so much to promote and celebrate in the achievements of our young industry. The advances made in such a brief time in the popularity of the alpaca brand, and stellar gains in fleece quality and quantity demonstrate the zeal and passion of our industry. The growth in the meat and hides market and growth of our exports add to the picture of a dynamic and growing enterprise.
I would ask all our members to find some time to participate in, and help present, some of these events in the coming year. I am certain it will benefit our industry to increase its profile in this anniversary year. Get involved, and let’s make 2015 a landmark year for the enterprise we all love so much!
Oh well, here comes Christmas. As usual I’m late getting my report in for Read & Breed, no excuses, just the same old thing: life just keeps getting in the way of all these important jobs we have to get done! I hope that all of you enjoy a very safe and Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Looking forward to a really exciting anniversary year, there is such opportunity for us in the coming year: so get involved!
“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas”
Calvin Coolidge (US President 1923 to 1929)
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The AAA SA region MYOB data is reconciled to the latest bank statement of October
31st 2014. At this date the general cheque account balance was $ 6,762.31. At 30th
September 2014 the investment account balance was $ 20,816.16.
Income into the general cheque account so far this financial year has totalled
$ 14,274.90. Most of this income is received from the member capitation rebate
($3,936.71), alpaca show income from the Colour Classic / Strathalbyn / Clare shows
and merchandise (including fleece bags, show coat logos, name badges).
Expenses from the general cheque account this financial year have totalled
$ 18,427.18. Alpaca shows generate the majority of these expenses. Other expenses
include newsletter office supplies / postage, merchandise purchases and Junior
Judging workshop materials.
As of 31st October the region recorded a net loss in the cheque account of - $ 4,152.28.
Running costs for the Colour Classic Show, trophy sponsorship for the Royal Adelaide
Show, postage for the newsletter and new supplies of fleece bags are recent significant
expenses from the region yearly budget. Our smaller regional shows operate at a
minimal profit or loss each year.
Our continued appreciation is given to Konica Minolta through Julianne Buckley, for
their enormous generosity in printing the SA region
magazine at no cost.
Thanks also to Janette Law from the AAA head office
facilitating direct EFT bank transfers for payment of
approved accounts.
I would encourage all supplier invoices and AAA SA
region reimbursement forms to be presented with
EFT bank transfer details to enable faster payment
than the alternative method of counter signing
cheques. Please contact me if you require a region
reimbursement form to be forwarded on to you.
Could members please remember to include the
invoice reference number when sending direct
transfer payments to the SA region account.
Thank you
Ruth Goodfellow
TREASURER’S REPORT
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“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world
to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man” .
George Bernard Shaw
Welcome to the Region
No New Members this
Issue
The SA Regional Committee would like to welcome the following members to the SA Region
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DATE EVENT LOCATION CONTACT
27th Feb - 1ST March Canberra Royal Show Exhibition Park, Canberra
1st March Ordinary General Meeting Woodside Hall, Woodside SA Regional Committee
15th March Mt Pleasant Show Mt Pleasant Oval Jolyon & Kerry Porter
2nd - 10th May Australian Alpaca Week Nick de Bryun
16th -17th May Colour Classic Strathalbyn Harness
Racing Club James Wheeler
27th - 30th August National Show & Sale Bendigo
4th - 13th September Royal Adelaide Show Adelaide Show Grounds Lea Richens
TBA Charles Ledger
October TBA Strathalbyn Show Strathalbyn Oval Jacinta Hartill
November TBA Christmas Dinner TBA SA Regional Committee
The SA Region’s Calendar of Events will be updated with each edition of Read n Breed.
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The item below was sourced from the AAA website. ( I apologise for the quality of the print. It is how I received it)
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“Don’t try to understand everything. Sometimes it is not meant to be understood, just accepted”
-Unknown
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Continued overleaf
AAA New Fact Sheet
I have included the new AAA fact sheet for those members who have yet to see it on the AAA website or weren't aware that a new one has been made available
to members - Sourced from Green Green Grass & is available from AAA Website
December 2014
ALPACA INDUSTRY FACT SHEET
Alpacas Are a Global Industry
Native to South America, alpacas have been farmed for their fleece, leather, and meat for 7,000 years.
Today, they are now being farmed in increasing numbers in countries including Canada, UK, Europe, New Zealand and South
Africa.
Australia imported its first alpacas from South America in 1988 and alpaca farming here is now a flourish-ing rural industry. Australia has some of the world’s largest breeding studs, with a growing number of breeders in varied regions running commercially focused herds in excess of 2,000 alpacas.
Peru has the world’s largest alpaca population while Australia has one of the largest registered breeding herds in the world with more than 170,000 animals.
Countries throughout Asia with previously small alpaca numbers are now looking to grow their herd sizes.
Australian Alpaca are currently exported to the UK, Europe, New Zealand, Thailand and Turkey with export proto-cols now in place for Korea and Taiwan. Protocols with China and Japan are in development.
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In September 2014 the world’s largest known shipment of alpaca was exported from Australia to China in a one-off dispensation agreed between governments. A precious cargo of 525 Australian alpaca flew on a chartered 747 Freighter from Melbourne to Shanxi province to form a quality breeding herd as China develops its alpaca industry.
Demand in other countries continues to grow and the world’s first shipment of alpacas to Turkey was exported from Australia in March 2014.
Alpaca Industry Fact Sheet…
Australia’s Role in the Growing Global Market
Australia is a world leader in quality fleece production and our expertise is widely sought. Our position at the forefront of breed development and advanced fleece styles is the result of extensive genetic research and the development of sophisticated breeding technologies.
Australian Alpaca is valued for its soft, luxurious fleece sharing the top end of the international market with finest cashmere and superfine merino in the world of high quality natural fibres.
Australia continues to make advances in the global industry. Recently, the first Quality Assurance Code of Practice for classing alpaca fibre was developed and other alpaca farming countries around the world are now looking at the example.
Australia’s world-leading authority on alpaca fibre, Cameron Holt has released the globally acclaimed book “The De-finitive Guide to Alpaca Fibre” sharing more than 45 years of expertise in natural fibre industries. The book includes modern technologies in fleece production and critical collection and classing information. It has been hailed by many as a “bible” of alpaca fibre.
Australian Alpacas Around the World
Australia is a key supplier of high quality stud animals on the international market.
Many of the champion alpacas in the UK, Europe and New Zealand are Australian bloodlines that were pur-chased by breeders to improve the quality of their herds.
Australia’s National Alpaca Show & Sale is always well attended by international breeders and investors sourcing quality stud stock and learning about the ongoing advances in Australian breeding programs.
Meat Production in the Australian Alpaca Industry
Australia is one of the few countries outside of South America that has an emerging meat market, and is at the fore-front of “new world” production.
Australian alpaca meat is predominantly marketed through restaurants where chefs are working with the low fat, high protein meat best cooked either very quickly or as slow food.
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Currently Alpaca meat is processed in both NSW and SA with selected breeders from around Australia supplying ani-mals to meet growing demand in the food industry.
A PhD study, partly funded by RIRDC, is now underway into the nutrition of alpaca meat and its long term sustaina-bility in the Australian Alpaca industry.
Alpaca Industry Fact Sheet…
Alpaca meat production has intrinsic value in the continuing development of alpaca as the next sustainable and fully viable commercial rural industry for Australia.
Prices in the Alpaca Marketplace
Companion animals – usually wethered males – start at around $350.
Show quality stud animals start at around $5,000 and regularly achieve prices in excess of $60,000 depend-ing on bloodlines and fleece quality. Top sales of $175,000 and $120,000 have recently been achieved for two Australian male stud champions.
A single bale of high quality, low micron Australian alpaca has reached a high of $66 per kilo setting a new standard for the finest alpaca fibre. Alpaca fleece prices depend on a number of quality factors including fineness, colour and suitability for processing, plus the quantity of consistent fleece available for commercial production.
Large quantities of high quality low micron fleece in white and light fawn are selling for more the $60 a kilo. Medium quality fleece, also in lighter colours, is consistently achieving around $25 a kilo and prices range down to $3-$5 per kilo for strong fibre and skirtings which are used in bedding and carpets. Small quantities of unique or specialist fleece that is used by hand spinners consistently sells $10-20 per kg.
Alpaca garments and homewares – quilts, pillows, blankets and even carpet - are priced at the upper end of the market due to the rarity of the fibre which has an exquisite luxury feel with an environmentally friendly appeal. Alpaca fibre comes in a range of natural colours so there is little or no need for chemical dyes or treatments.
Women in the Alpaca Industry
Many of Australia’s alpaca breeders are women attracted to the industry by the manageability of the animals. In comparison to other livestock, alpaca are farmed easily with minimal external input.
Where men and women work together women often do much of the animal husbandry, making the breed-ing decisions and showing animals.
Many women are involved in the processing of alpaca fibre using machinery and also hand carding and spin-ning. The manufacture of products by knitting, weaving and felting is dominated by women.
There are a number of significant herds being independently managed and developed by young women. These inspiring future industry leaders bring fresh skills, energy, and expertise to the industry at a time when it is moving further towards full commercialisation.
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Alpaca Industry Fact Sheet…
Technology in the Alpaca Industry
Australia is a world leader in embryo transfer (ET), which has been a highly significant advance in produc-ing some of the world’s finest quality stud animals and fleece.
The Australian Alpaca industry has built on 200 years of gold standard Merino knowledge enabling it to quickly forge an expert international reputation for quality Australian alpaca fibre. Beneficial science brought to the world alpaca industry from Australia’s wool industry has included SRS® and AGE advanced breeding practices, and colour genet-ics.
Australia’s International Alpaca Register (IAR) is an online animal registry and incorporates a sophisticated breeding predictor. The quality and detail of this Register further enhances the value of Australian alpacas on the world market.
An Australian designed and manufactured fibre testing machine is a world leader used in more than 30 countries.
Early Australian research has successfully demonstrated that immunoglobulin molecules in an alpaca’s bloodstream have potential in the production of therapeutic antibodies such as snake anti-venoms. These findings are the result of research funded by the Australian Alpaca Association and the Rural Industries Re-search and Development Corporation (RIRDC), and could lead to a new, high value niche market for al-paca derived medical products.
Youth in the Alpaca Industry
The Australian Alpaca Association has recently been involved in the establishment of the Australian Alpaca Youth to create a
structure and forum for young breeders and teenagers interested in alpaca careers.
Leading breeders, judges and camelid veterinary experts are contributing to the youth organisation with the motivation that al-
paca plus youth equals future.
In 2013, the Rural Agricultural Society at the Sydney Easter Show was the first in the country to introduce a Young Paraders
Event for Showmanship and Stockmanship.
A combination of show events, workshops and youth camps give AAY members opportunities to further develop their husbandry
and handling skills and knowledge in judging fleece and animal conformation.
The Smart Future for Australian Alpacas
The development of improved fleece processing techniques will assist in meeting the demand for high quali-ty Australian fleece from both Huacaya and Suri alpacas.
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A negative thinker sees a difficulty in every opportunity. A positive thinker sees an
opportunity in every difficulty
- Unknown
Alpaca Industry Fact Sheet…
Advances in Suri fibre production and processing will continue to impact. Suri is known for its lustre and ability to blend beautifully with silk to produce high quality woven materials.
Australia’s emerging meat and hide industry will offer greater opportunities to existing alpaca farmers and new entries into the industry and represents a move into fully commercial, whole animal farming.
A continuing supply of wethered alpacas will serve the sheep industry as herd guards - fearlessly warding off foxes to protect newborn lambs.
A growing worldwide consumer interest in alpaca products will generate demand for more producers of high fashion and high quality homewares, and an increase in industries such as the high quality manu-facturing of alpaca carpets and rugs.
New export markets for fibre and product are forecast to open into Asia.
Who is Responsible for the Australian Alpaca Industry?
The Australian Alpaca Association (AAA) was formed in 1990 and now runs one of the most interna-tionally advanced alpaca registers of bloodlines and breeding predictors to generate continual improve-ment in our herd quality and worldwide reputation. The development of standards for the emerging meat and hide industry is now underway.
AAA is recognised by the Federal Government as the peak industry body for the alpaca industry in Aus-tralia.
The Association provides tools, information & support to bring owners together for the future of alpaca farming as a fully commercial industry.
Photo supplied by
Prados Alpacas
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Reasons to keep the house tidy!
One recent Saturday morning we were in the middle of shearing when I had a phone call from a travel guide.
He was showing a group of overseas visitors around the McLaren Vale area and they had expressed an interest in viewing alpacas. I agreed to them visiting the property later that afternoon and we got back into shearing.
Mid afternoon I received another call from the guide but this time with a little more detail. A party of 17 guests would be arriving in half an hour, including one VIP (a Chinese female celebrity) together with her minders, photographers and entourage. They were travelling in two mini buses and a limousine.
We just had time to finish shearing our last animal for the day. Suddenly I’m in a bit of a panic, the visit is a little larger than I had expected. Steve, my son Sam and I were all filthy and there was no time to shower. I managed to quickly change out of my green, spit-encrusted top. We loaded the Gator up with feed, ready to take out to our visitor friendly weanlings.
The 17 Chinese guests arrived, including an interpreter from a magazine, publishing an article about this Australian trip. The whole group was very excited and eager to touch the shorn alpacas wandering around our front garden. We quickly gave an interpreted introduction on alpaca basics including ‘how to interact with alpacas to stop them running way’.
In the weanling paddock the cameras went crazy, everyone taking shots of the gorgeous celebrity amongst the alpacas, the celebrity hand feeding the alpacas, the celebrity standing against a tree, the celebrity holding an alpaca….
It was a surreal experience and very enjoyable to see so many people hyped-up and happy. I felt immensely blessed to live on this beautiful property with our alpacas; they were creating such a great impression.
Had I known the Chinese equivalent of Miranda Kerr was arriving on my door step, I would have tidied up a little, even baked a cake. I would have definitely removed the racks of drying underwear out of our living area, they were on full view to the visitors as they wandered past to use the guest bathroom. This would have prevented the overzealous photographers taking those embarrassing photos inside our house! I apologise to all Australians if those racks of coloured bras and black undies will be the image of Australian housekeeping etched into the minds of millions of Chinese…
I still don’t know who the gorgeous celebrity was, but hope to find out one day.
Ruth Goodfellow
Haylilla Alpacas
A MEMBERS STORY
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Reasons to keep the house tidy! - Pics
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Disclaimer: AAASA Region does not endorse any of the above advertisements
IAR 167359
D.O.B.: 27/3/2011 Solid White Latest Fleece Stats 2013
Mic: 16.6 SD: 4.3 CV: 26.4%
CF: 100%
With no progeny on the ground as yet Mobi’s quality can only be judged by his genetics and his show results which feature Grand
Champion Huacaya 2012 at the Clare Show and Champion Huacaya Fleece with a score if 85.5 at the Qld & Southern Qld &
Northern NSW Biennial Focus Fleece Show 2012.
“Adaminca Mobi”
4/4
Service fee negotiable for new and small breeders
Serenidad Alpacas Email:[email protected]
Norma Keily 8536 6276
HUACAYA’S
“Daltondale Diesel”
IAR 150378
No Stats available
Sharanpa Alpacas welcomes Daltondale Diesel with Ppperuvian Auzengate and Jolimont Sculptor genetics in his blood lines this
boy is sure to add impact to your herd. Auzengates offspring have won over 400 plus ribbons that
include approximately 200 championship ribbons and over 25 supreme championship and get of sire awards
Service Fee: $350.00 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.sharanpa.com
Ph: Sharon 0412 004 514
D.O.B.: 25/10/08 Light Fawn
3/4
1/4
“Stansbury’s H3
Braveheart”
IAR 129522
7th fleece - 26.4 Micron - October 2014
Braveheart is an exquisite stud male. His first three fleeces were under 18 micron exhibiting super fine, highly aligned staples of dense, lustrous, crimpy fleece. A multiple Championship and
multiple best of colour winner, Braveheart is also sire of Supreme Champion, Stansbury’s H4 Alexander
Service Fee: $440.00 (Mobile by negotiation)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.stansburyalpacas.com.au
Ph: Steve 0408 085 916
D.O.B.: 20/04/07 Solid Dark Fawn
2/4
1/4
“Stansbury’s H4
Alexander”
IAR 146090
2nd fleece - 19.1 Micron - October 2014
Alexander is an stud male of exceptional quality and was awarded Supreme Champion at Mt Pleasant Show 2014. He exhibits a soft fine, tightly bundled fleece with excellent crimp
staple definition and density on a beautifully proportioned frame.Service Fee: $440.00 (Mobile by negotiation)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.stansburyalpacas.com.au
Ph: Steve 0408 085 916
D.O.B.: 12/04/12 Solid Dark Fawn
2/4
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Regional Event
CONVENOR/contact
CONTACT NO:
EMAIL ADDRESS
MOUNT PLEASANT KERRY & JOLYON PORTER
YACKA RIDGE ALPACAS
0407 568 501
COLOUR CLASSIC
JAMES WHEELER
KOBLER ALPACAS
WENDY JONES
LAKE PLAINS
0403 972 609
0415 250 588
ROYAL ADELAIDE
SHOW
Lea Richens
08 88422344
STRATHALBYN SHOW JACINTA HARTILL
RIVERPORT ALPACAS
0419 170 266
CLARE SHOW
TRACEY EARL
RIVERTON ALPACAS
DERRICK HALL
SOMADALE ALPACAS
0417801 151
8389 3269
Show Convenors/Contact directoryShow Convenors/Contact directory
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Below is an extract from “Showing final rules - 6th September 2013” and is
sourced from the AAA website under “Showing Rules”
SECTION ONE: ALPACA BREED STANDARD
HUACAYA AND SURI CONFORMATION
Overview
The alpaca is a tall, graceful animal with a smoothly blended body and upright stance. It carries its head high. It is strong boned and vigorous. It has good conformation with all its parts in correct proportion and when true to type has the characteristics described in this standard.
Head
The head has a strong appearance and is not coarse. It is neatly formed, of medium length and with a square muzzle. The eyes are oval in shape, alert and set well apart. They protrude slightly from their sockets, giving the appearance of being large and round.
They may be blue, brown or black. The nose has two well-defined nostrils. The upper lip is divided and mobile. The ears are of medium
length, covered with short soft hair, erect and bayonet-shaped, pointing forward in the alert stance. Suri ears can be up to 2cms longer than huacaya ears. The jaws fit together well, with the lower incisors meeting the upper dental pad.
Neck
The neck is long and slender and continues directly from the line of the backbone, blending smoothly into the shoulder.
FAULTS > Length of neck disproportionate to body size (too long or too short)
> Neck bent or U-neck
Forequarters
The chest is broad and deep, well sprung in the fore-rib. The wither is relatively wide where the shoulders meet, well fleshed and set well into the shoulders forming a straight line with the back.
Body
The body is deep through the girth, with well-sprung ribs. The back is strong and the top-line is slightly convex. The loins are broad,
strong and flat, with the back barrel large and deep.
Hindquarters
The rump is broad with a slightly convex top line. There is good space between the pin bones. The tail is straight, covered with quality
fibre, set slightly lower than in other livestock and should cover the genitalia. The thighs are strong and well-muscled. The height of the pin-bones equals that of the shoulders.
FAULTS > Narrow hindquarters
FAULTS > Muffled face (fibre or hair impeding the animal’s vision - particularly after first shearing) > Wry face > Head very narrow > Face hard and open > Roman nose > Lower jaw undershot or overshot
FAULTS > Narrow chest > Loose shoulder blades > In or out at the elbows > Prominent wither
FAULTS > Roach back > Sway back > Over-long straight back
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Legs
The forelegs are strong and straight. The hind legs are straight and parallel when viewed from behind. The pasterns are firm and upright. The feet are neat and well-formed and bear two forward pointing toes each carrying a long strong toe-nail. The sole of the foot is covered with a callused membrane.
Udder
The udder should show good capacity, with four working teats.
FAULTS > Less or more than four teats
> Inverted teat(s) (irrespective of number and position)
Testicles
The scrotum is well attached, relatively small and carries two even sized testes.
FAULTS > Testes of uneven size
> Testes too small (relative to age)
Height and Weight
A mature animal measures from approximately 90cm at the wither and weighs from approximately 60kg upwards.
FAULTS > Oversized - particularly if llama like characteristics present
Movement
Alpacas should exhibit an even stride length with two distinct tracks, the hind feet following the front ones.
FAULTS > Uneven stride length
> Paddling on the front feet
Disqualifying Faults
Polydactylism (more than two toes on each foot)
Syndactylism (fusion of the two toes of the same foot)
> A bent or kinked tail that cannot be manually straightened or where there are no signs of a break/calcification
> Steeply sloping rump
FAULTS > Weak pasterns > Obvious carpal > Cow hocks > Sickle hocks
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Fused ears (short stubby ears or fused at the tips)
Banana shaped ears
Tail absent or abnormally short or bent
Fewer than two testes
Jaw not properly aligned
Jaw excessively overshot
Jaw excessively undershot
BONE STRUCTURE OF THE ALPACA
POINTS OF THE HUACAYA ALPACA
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2014 Royal Adelaide Show Report
The 2014 Royal Adelaide Show marked the Society’s 175th Show, an event which opened amidst a fan fare of excitement
and anticipation, and was highlighted by the pre Show launch of an intriguing history of the Society, Sharing the Good Earth
and more than 1450 guests at the Gala Dinner. This historic Birthday Show featured record competitive entries in excess of
33,600, huge crowds with more than 40,000 on the final Sunday, and a myriad of events over and above the norm. Even
the weather was near perfect. But instead of a Show emulating so much history and happiness, it will instead be
remembered as the saddest in the Society’s history, with the tragic death of eight year old Adelene Peong when flung at
high speed from one of the feature Show rides. Words cannot describe the cloud of disbelief and despair which hung over
the Show grounds during its closing days and the over the wider community.
From the Alpaca Section I am happy to record that, despite some hiccups on inspection day, we were able to deliver a well
organized and smooth running event. Exhibit numbers were lower than previous years, but the quality of both alpacas and
fleeces was very high. For the second year in a row, the Royal Adelaide Show Supreme Champion Huacaya (also the SA
Alpaca Breed Supreme Champion) went on to take out top honours at the National Show. Thank you to all who entered,
and congratulations to everyone who won a ribbon and/or award.
This year we were very pleased to welcome judges Angela Preuss and Dean Ford, who worked in tandem over the 3 days of
judging. They both spoke highly of the standard of entrants and provided valued commentaries to exhibitors. We were
particularly grateful that they were able to stay on to oversee and encourage the development of our Junior Judge section.
Our Pavilion enjoyed a steady crowd of visitors throughout. The large contingent of alpacas presenting at Saturday’s Grand
Parade made for an impressive display on the main arena.
Several PR opportunities arose and to those undertaking media interviews, sincere thanks. May I take this opportunity to
thank everyone involved at this year’s Royal for their valued participation and support – our exhibitors, our wonderful
stewards and marshals, the team of dedicated Urrbrae students, the shearing team whose demonstrations again attracted
large crowds, to those exhibitors who remained, with their alpacas, at the Show for its duration - to everyone who helped
in any way – a huge thank you. Particular thanks go to our generous sponsors, as listed below.
Please do not hesitate to contact me on 8842 2344 for further information.
Lea Richens
Councillor, Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Inc
Supervisor, Alpaca Section
Thank you so much to our 2014 Royal Adelaide Show sponsors.
And sincere thanks to those who have already indicated their commitment to continue as sponsors for 2015.
Adaminca Collea Springs Riverport
Adaminca Accounting Creswick Woolen Mills Samarjim
Alpaca Management Dove Dale Skilladene
Ambersun Fleur de Lys Waradene
Andache Jut Jura Wilsonia
Barachel Majestic Velieris
Sambell Family Trust Marquez Yacka Ridge
Carlisle Meridian Yarilla
Chapparal Prados
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Clare Show Report 2014
This year was Clare's 150th show.
To celebrate, we managed to get 150 alpacas entered & 48 fleeces.
The weather was perfect.
The judges, Peter Kennedy & Ben Schmaal enjoyed their day.
Anne Schilling organized 20 high school children to set up pens on the
Friday. This was a real bonus & saved us a lot of time.
Thank you to all the helpers volunteering their time stewarding. I
apologize for not having things more organized in this department. I
thank Kerry Porter for helping me when things were getting a bit
stressful.
Congratulations to all ribbon winners & to Fleur de Lys for taking out
Grand Champion Huacaya with Swan Valley Anacheeva & to
Marquez with Suri Grand Champion Marquez Hermoine.
Thank you to all exhibitors & hope you all enjoyed your day.
Conveners - Tracey Earl, Derrick Hall
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Echo Beach Alpacas Fibre Processing Mill
Have your fleece processed
into rovings, yarn, batts or felt
Rovings from $ 70.00/kg
Yarn from $ 135.00/kg
please email for complete price list & order form
Anne Marie Harwood mobile: 0417 67 2566
32 Summit Fire Track (off Williams Rd),
Mt Barker Summit SA 5251
PO Box 1600, Mt Barker SA 5251
Email: [email protected] Website: www.echobeachalpacas.com.au
“By changing nothing, nothing changes”
Tony Robbins
MT Pleasant Show Convenor/s
Looking for enthusiastic, members who are looking
for a rewarding challenge in convening the
Mount Pleasant show. If interested please con-
tact either the Regional Committee or Kerry &
Jolyon Porter at [email protected]
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This item was sourced from the AAA website
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“Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you’ll be criticized anyway.”
“Kenny” Giving advice on how to put ear tags in
Suris
From Jan & John Bentley Mundawora
Alpacas
SOMADALE JUNIOR HANDLER TROPHY FOR 2014
CONGRATULATIONS
SOPHIE PENNIFORD - 35 POINTS
6 TO UNDER 11
ED WESTWELL - 23 POINTS
11 TO UNDER 15
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Yet again I sit here wondering where all the crafters are. I know you are out there, I have seen some of your beautiful work. I can only ask again if you would like to show off some of your pieces or perhaps even share your techniques so others that might be slightly challenged in the crafting stakes could learn. I am open to all ideas that you may have or wish to include. So why not send some articles and photos through to me.
A little yarn about the background picture!!! This background picture was one of the first pictures that I did with alpaca fleece and hand dyed silk ribbon. It is quite organic and I recently sold it at a market that I went to as well as the “Sunflowers” framed picture that won third place in its class at this years Colour Classics… whooohoo!!!! So why not share your success with the rest of us……..
Sue
Congratulations to Jan Bentley for winning “Supreme Champion Alpaca Craft” Exhibit at this years Nationals with her Nuno
Felted Wrap
CONGRATULATIONS
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AAASA MERCHANDISE
Please note:
(1) GST does not apply to goods or services provided by AAA SA Region.
(2) Postage is additional to the prices quoted above.
(3) Payment needs to be made prior to items being posted, or at the time of collection. The region will accept payment by EFT to the account listed on the invoice, cheque, or cash (please have the correct change). Please supply a copy of your pay-ment 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 other 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:
Item Price
Fleece bags with holes $0.60
Fleece bags with holes (bulk price – 100 bags) $55.00
Fleece bags without holes $0.60
Fleece bags without holes (bulk price – 100 bags) $55.00
Do not touch the alpaca – corflute sign - single $10.00
Do not touch the alpaca – corflute sign – pack of three $20.00
Webbing Halters – small or medium with plastic buckles. $20.00
Webbing Halters – small, medium or large with metal buckles. $30.00
Leads to match halters $7.00
Show Coat Logo - small $20.00
Show Coat Logo - large $20.00
“Managing Alpacas in Australia” – an Introductory guide for Alpacas Farmers, Breeders and $4.00
“Managing Alpacas in Australia” – an Introductory guide for Alpacas Farmers, Breeders and $3.50
“ABC for Alpaca Owners – Antenatal, Birthing and Cria Care” by McMillan/Jinks $35.00
“An Alpaca Alphabet” - contains abbreviations, acronyms, colour chart, fleece grades, $9.00
Susan Haese - Yaringa Alpacas
PO Box 661, Goolwa SA 5214
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0418 846 271
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“Being honest might not get you a lot of friends, but it will always get you the right ones.”
John Lennon
FIBRE TESTING
THE ABOVE IS A LIST OF FIBRE TESTING BUSINESS’S THAT MAY BE OF USE TO YOU. IF YOU ARE AWARE OF ANY OTHER THAT IS
NOT LISTED, PLEASE EMAIL ME AND I WILL INCLUDE THEM.
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The National Livestock Identification System
(NLIS) is Australia's system for identifying and tracking livestock. The system is now being implemented by the Australian alpaca and llama industry for biosecurity purposes. Aside from the biosecurity, the system can give quality assurance, management, social and economic benefits to the alpaca and other livestock industries. The NLIS Alpaca will use a visually readable electronic tag which will stay with each animal for life. Documents pertaining to the implementation of National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) Alpaca & Llama can
be found on the Animal Health Australia web site.
DID YOU KNOW THAT………...
Sourced from AAA website
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AUSTRALIAN ALPACA VETERINARIANS
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 Cockcroft 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 Amanda Carr Roseworthy SA 08 8313 1999
Dr Neil Lawson Victor Harbour SA 0414 855 923
Dr Louise Lehmann Clare Valley SA 08 88422 822
NAME LOCATION CONTACT DETAILS EMAIL ADDRESS
Greg Ruckert Mt Barker 0402 318 183 [email protected]
Brian & Kay Gursansky
Rosedale 088 524 9093 [email protected]
Trevor & Nicole
Edmunds
Spalding 0429 099 438
(Will travel SA, August
to April)
David Websdale Drummond
Victoria
0458 145 425
(Will travel SA, Pre-bookings are
essential)
Kob Schmaal
Mobile alpaca Shearing & Husbandry Services
0437 290 0310
Or
0438 143 903
Oliver Smith Stirling 0425 810 391 [email protected]
James Wheeler Hindmarsh
Valley
(travelling
throughout
SA)
0403 972 609
or
088 5549 513
Www.kobler.com.au/shearing
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The Deadline for the Autumn edition of Read n Breed is Friday February 20th, 2014
From THE Editor
JUST A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR……
Well, it is the end of another year and boy what a year. Personally, a lot has happened with us
from the Rockleigh fires and a broken leg in early January to Peter having one hip replaced and
after op complications to finishing of our house with roof on( yay!!!!!) and all that is between. I am exhausted
just thinking about it. I can only hope that next year is not as eventful, so we can focus on the next stage of
our Alpaca dream.
I would like to personally wish you all a happy, safe and peaceful Christmas and New Year and thank you for
your support with regards to bringing the magazine to you. I will always need articles, photos etc, so if you
have a chance over the coming holiday period, please send me any items to be included in future editions. I
would appreciate it.
Sue
“ALWAYS remember, we all have our own opinions and beliefs. We have different ways in dealing with life’s troubles and joys. To survive our differences
without hurting each other is what GOODNESS is all about”. -Dodinsky
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All members are invited to submit photographs
for the use on the front cover and throughout the
magazine as well as photo corner. Please send
them to:
My baby……….
“Below is a collage of some photos that were either sent in by members or I have taken throughout the last couple of years
Back Cover: from
Haylilla Alpacas
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