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AUTUMN EDITION Read ‘n’ Breed
INSIDE THIS EDITION
AUTUMN EDITION
READ ‘n’ BREED
ISSUE NO: 74
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REGIONAL MAGAZINE
Malkini Alpaca Ranch
JCMT Results
RAS
Members Stories
Crafters Corner
Plus much more……..
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Photo by Rob Hartill
From Fleur de Lys
From Adaminca
From Yaringa
From Adaminca
Photo by Rob Hartill
From Aislinn Park Alpacas
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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 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 Adaminca Alpacas
FEATURES PAGE
Malkini Alpaca Ranch
by Mark & Dee Short
13
JCMT Report/Results
from Angela & David Cheney
17
RAS Report from Lea Richens 24
Rockleigh Fires by Sue Philpots-Green 26
Alpaca poo at the farm gate
by Norma Keily
33
REGULAR ITEMS PAGE From the President 4
Committee Directory 6
Marketing Report 7
Calendar of Events 9
Treasurer’s Report 10
Show Convenors Directory 14
Stud Sire Directory 19-21
Showing Extract - Show convenors &
Judges
28
Crafter’s Corner 32
Merchandise List 34
From the editor 38
Photo Corner 39
INSERTS
Kids Corner
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JUST A WORD OR TWO……...
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Rambling into 2014... ... …
What? You mean it’s that time again, the New Year is upon us AND the editor is STILL waiting for this
contribution?? Oh well, best be about the task....
Welcome to another excellent edition of Read & Breed, the first for 2014. What a year it promises to be for
all things alpaca. There are shows, Australian Alpaca Week, a national conference in Adelaide and so much
more happening.
The Mount Pleasant show looms large on the horizon as our first show for 2014. Best of luck to all entrants,
in both halter and fleece categories, for a grand opening in 2014. Special best wishes to any newer members
showing for the first time. Welcome to this dynamic section of our industry. Please make sure you take
advantage of the presence of so many like minded people to share your enthusiasm and gain new insights in
your alpaca endeavours. Our members come from a range of diverse backgrounds, but all share a passion for
the alpaca industry and its continued expansion and diversity.
Please remember, the “old” Australian Alpaca Association (AAA) logo should no longer be in use. New
version badges for show coats are available from our regional merchandising officer: Susan Haese of Yaringa
Alpacas, they available in two sizes. However, the logo badge is not compulsory for showing , a plain white
coat is also acceptable.
Australian Alpaca week runs from the 29th of March to the 6th of April this year. If you want to be a part of
this nationally promoted opportunity to promote your part of the alpaca industry, then please register your
event with the National AAA website as soon as possible. Please see Nick DeBruyn’s “Marketing News” later
in this edition for more information.
There are a few changes to the requirements for entry to the Royal Adelaide Show for 2014. These will have
been detailed at our Regional meeting on the 1st of March at Woodside. For further information, please see
later in this edition.
As I mentioned in this column at the end of 2013, the Australian Alpaca Conference is being held in Adelaide.
Mark the dates from the 9th to the 11th of May 2014 in your diaries, this is a must attend event for all with an
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
interest in the alpaca industry. Susan Haese and her team have developed an outstanding conference
program for attendees, with a smorgasbord of topics on offer: just pick the ones you want! It could be
animal health (what to do about...), breeding (“it’s genetics not generics!”), colour (“no, you can’t have a
pink one!”), marketing or lifestyle, the choice is yours. Throw in a great social program (who needs sleep
anyway!) and Adelaide will put on a great show, as always.
The conference represents great value for all delegates and is an ideal chance to catch up the very latest
trends in all areas of the alpaca industry. If you check the AAA website and follow the links to the
conference I believe you will be amazed at the breadth of information to be presented. There is also a great
opportunity to see what our industry supporters are showcasing by visiting the trade display (open
throughout the conference). So please, come along and support our conference. Together we can make it a
resounding success and an event to be remembered!
An exciting year racing along already. Hope it’s full of healthy new born cria frolicking through paddocks,
inspiring conversations about your passions (maybe even alpacas?), and enough challenges to keep life
interesting, remember:
“Life wasn’t meant to be easy, my child; but take courage- it can be delightful” George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)
Just some photos I took at a couple of last years shows
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COMMITTEE DIRECTORY PRESIDENT Greg Scarlett
Fleur de Lys
Alpacas
0408 969 044
VICE PRESIDENT Peter Philpots-Green
Aislinn Park
Alpacas
0448 894 699
SECRETARY/READ n
BREED EDITOR
Sue Philpots-Green
Aislinn Park
Alpacas
0401 800 404
TREASURER Ruth Goodfellow
Haylilla
Alpacas
0419 597 998
REGIONAL
MARKETING
REPRESENTATIVE
Nick de Bruyn
Shandara
Alpacas
0418 224 886
COMMITTEE
MEMBER
Ben Schmaal
Whyte Park
Alpacas
0438 143 903
COMMITTEE
MEMBER
POSITION
VACANT X 3
OTHER
REPRESENTATIVES
FLEECE LIAISON
OFFICER
DERRICK HALL
Somadale Alpacas
0439 899 973
WEBSITE JOLYON PORTER
Yacka Ridge Alpacas
0407 568 501
MERCHANDISE SUSAN HAESE
Yaringa Alpacas
0418 846 271
INDUSTRY
LIAISON OFFICER / ANIMAL HEALTH & WELFARE
LEE SADLER
Fleur de lys Alpacas
0414 585 955
EDUCATION
TRAINING OFFICER
ADRIENNE CLARKE
Ambersun Alpacas
0417 826 762
JCMCT ANGLEA & DAVID
CHENEY
Andache Alpacas
0439 882 249
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MARKETING
MARKETING NEWS Feb 2014.
Australian Alpaca Week (and a bit) 29 March – 6 April 2014
This national week of promoting our alpaca industry is fast approaching and if you have not yet listed your event or activity on the
national AAA website, you are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. You may wish to conduct an open farm day or take a stand at
one of your local weekend markets. Promote your event to your list of clients and enquirers as well as with notices at your local feed
store, vets, general store, pubs etc etc. Communications specialists Green Green Grass are an Adelaide company who are coordi-
nating the promotional program for the AAA nationally and I am sure they would appreciate any stories of interest they could use in
their campaign.
Mount Pleasant Show 15th March 2014
The entries are in and the halter training is well under way. Our first show for the year is coming up again and this is another oppor-
tunity to promote the industry by inviting your clients along to experience the show atmosphere and networking amongst our mem-
bership. Don’t forget to make arrangements to vote in the state election which is being held on the same day.
Colour Classic 2014.
Advance notice that this event is scheduled to be held on July 19 and 20 at Strathalbyn.
Self Promotion.
Congratulations to Fleurieu Prime on the recent publicity they were able to secure in the metropolitan press. It goes to show if you
have an aspect of your business that is of interest, you don’t always have to go down the track of paid advertising. The media is al-
ways looking for a good story.
Australian Alpaca Conference 2014
As you would already be aware, our national conference is being conducted in the Adelaide Convention Centre from 9-11 May. Regis-
trations have been arriving and we trust we will have good representation of our local membership. Great speakers, topics and social
program for the experienced and the novice, so if you have not registered yet, go to www.alpaca.asn.au now and get on board.
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WELCOME
S Drinkwater & T Brown
Heather Guy
Sarah Burpee
The SA Regional Committee would like to welcome the following members to the SA Region
Females for Sale
Jasmine – 4 years – Mic 19.3
Daffodil – 12 months – Mic 18.1
Lavender – 4 years – Mic 22.6
Holly – 12 months – Mic 22.5
Lily – 3 years – Mic 19.3
All solid white and in good condition with excellent EP Cambridge bloodlines.
Registered with AAA, Q Alpaca
Price P.O.A. – Packaged or separate
Contact: Dean Becker (E) [email protected] (H) 08 8389 5697 (M) 0412 129 427
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AUSTRALIAN ALPACA ASSOCIATION
SA REGION
Calendar of Events
DATE EVENT LOCATION CONTACT
2014 15th March Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant Kerry & Jolyon Porter
29thMarch to 6th April National Alpaca Week Nick De Bruyn
9th to 11th May AAA National Conference Adelaide Convention Centre Susan Haese
19th to 20th July Colour Classic Strathalbyn Harness Club James Wheeler
5th to 14th September Royal Adelaide Show Adelaide Lea Richens
18th to 21st September Nationals Bendigo TBA
19th October Clare Show Clare Tracey Earl & Derrick Hall
Workshops & Seminars to be advised
2015 TBA Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant Kerry & Jolyon Porter
TBA National Alpaca Week Nick De Bruyn
TBA Colour Classic Strathalbyn Harness Club James Wheeler
4th to 12th September Royal Adelaide Show Adelaide Lea Richens
The SA Region’s Calendar of Events will be updated with each edition of Read n Breed
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TREASURER’S REPORT Treasurers Report - January 2014
The AAA SA region MYOB data is reconciled to the latest bank statement of January 31st 2014.
The investment account had a balance of $ 20,118.64
The general cheque account had a balance of $ 7,056.73
Income into the general cheque account so far this financial year has totalled $ 23,849.17. Most of this income is received from the member capitation rebate, merchandise, alpaca show income, newsletter advertising, and the WFI commission.
Expenses from the general cheque account this financial year have totalled $ 22,843.23. Our expenses include - showing costs at the Colour Classic, Royal Adelaide Show, Strathalbyn and Clare, (including venue hire 2 years in advance for the Colour Classic at the SA Harness Racing Club, Strathalbyn). Region meeting and newsletter office supplies, trailer insurance, website hosting, the end of year dinner raffle, and Junior Judging costs.
We have recorded a net profit in the cheque account of $ 1,005.94.
In summary the region is currently in a sound financial position, primarily due to the enormous generosity of Konica Minolta through Julianne Buckley, printing the SA region magazine at no cost.
We have recently transferred $ 2,000.00 from the cheque account into the cash investment account.
Janette Law from the AAA head office is able to 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.
Ruth Goodfellow
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MALKINI ALPACA RANCH
In January 2013 while on holiday in South America
with a group of friends, we visited the beautiful
Malkini alpaca ranch in Peru for a few days. Many
Australian alpaca breeders have visited Malkini
over the years (we pored over the entries in the
visitors book).
Among the activities we experienced while there was an Artificial Insemination
session which was probably the most gruesome thing any of us
had ever witnessed. Needless to say I'm not going to elaborate
on that - best forgotten!
Some of us in the group managed to let a lovely black suri male
escape from his yard, jump two walls & get into a paddock
with some vicuna/alpaca cross females. We spent the next
half hour trying to round up the suri - lots of shouting &
laughing as you can imagine but it did all end well - thank
goodness.
We were invited to watch a shearing demonstration and the
ranch manager asked Shorty if he would like to show the locals
his prowess with a handpiece. After first watching one animal
being shorn, Shorty had a go himself. I think a combination of
nerves (a gallery of what seemed like thousands but in actual
fact was about a dozen people) plus the fact that the animal
they gave him was extremely undernourished & was really all skin Continued overleaf
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MALKINI ALPACA RANCH
with lots of "angles" to negotiate meant that
Shorty only lasted a short time before he asked
the locals to finish the job for him. The cable
attached to the hand piece was very inflexible
which Shorty also found unusual & awkward.
The shearing process was similar to ours except two handlers lay the animal on a
low "bed" with a mattress, tie it's hind legs to
a rail & one handler holds the front legs &
head. As the shearer takes off the fleece, the
handler slowly rolls the animal so the whole
fleece is taken off in one piece (including legs &
neck). The fleece is then folded up into one
neat package - amazing.
All in all we had a great time at Malkini & if
anyone is travelling to Peru, we can certainly
recommend a visit to the ranch as they enjoy
having visitors & the hospitality is wonderful.
Dee & Shorty
Chaparral Alpacas
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WANTED & NEEDED In order to make this years trade
stand a success at this years Royal
Adelaide Show, we need you! The
committee would like to hear from any
members who are interested in helping
with organising this event.
Please contact Greg on 0408969044 Without your help and support this years trade stand won’t happen.
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Just a bit of house keeping from the Secretary….Just a bit of house keeping from the Secretary….
Hi Everyone,
Some members recently have contacted me on behalf of other members who are
not receiving the regions as well as/or just Head Office emails that are being sent
out to the membership. I have since found out the reason for this and I need to
share this with you.
When we all joined/or renewed our membership, we are asked whether we
would like to receive emails from the association or not. There is a box to tick if
you wish to receive emails . If you don’t tick the box you won’t receive any
emails from AAA Head Office or from our Region. Hence why you are missing out
on the newsletters etc that is sent either by AAA or myself. Please make sure that
if you wish to receive these emails that you tick the box, so this can changed on
the AAA system and also let me know and I will ensure that you are on the SA
Regions email list. I realise that not ticking the box can be an oversight for any of
us or we may forget what we decided at the time and be frustrated that we are
not receiving the information we are hearing from other members, so please
make sure that you are happy with your choice and understand that you won’t
receive emails or information other than regular mail when it is sent out.
Also, if you are having trouble accessing the members page on the SA regions
website, please contact me so we can correct it for you.
Cheers
Sue
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Continued overleaf
What is and who won the…………………
Jodie Christian Memorial Challenge Trophy
Jodie Christian was a young man, and quiet achiever - one of the early breeders of Alpacas
in South Australia.
Tragically, he lost his life in a freak motor vehicle accident.
Jodie was well liked, and respected within the industry, and in 1997 a Memorial Challenge
in his honour was instigated.
The South Australian region of the AAA introduced a perpetual and annual trophy, along
with prize money, and the intention that the trophy would become a prestigious fleece
award – the aim being to encourage and reward local breeders consistently breeding and
showing good fleeces.
Fleeces must have been shorn from an animal bred by the stud (exhibitor) showing the
fleece, who must also be a member of the South Australian region of the AAA on the day
the fleece is judged.
Any number of fleeces can be entered in eligible shows (South Australian – Mount Pleas-
ant, Colour, Royal Adelaide, Strathalbyn and Clare), but only the top two scores (not plac-
ings) will be tallied for eligible fleeces from each show. Accumulated totals are credited to-
wards the running total, and finalised at the end of the show season.
The breeder with the highest score at the end of the show season for the calendar year is
the winner. If a tie occurs, the breeder who has exhibited the most number of eligible fleec-
es within the competitions shows is deemed the winner.
The more South Australian shows that breeders enter their own bred fleeces in, the higher
accrued scores will be which in turn gives the best opportunity for placing or winning the
trophy.
The competition encourages and rewards, as well as the score cards providing valuable
feedback and information from judges throughout the year as a guide on the fleece ele-
ment of your breeding.
The Jodie Christian Memorial Trophy, prize money and certificates are awarded at the first
South Australian show for the year – Mount Pleasant.
First Place $300, Second $150 and Third $50.
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The 2013 results are:
1st Softfoot Sandy and Gary Retallick 778 points
2nd
Adaminca Sue and Trevor Drogemuller 564.5 points
3rd Yacka Ridge Kerry and Jolyon Porter 528.5 points
Previous Perpetual Winners
1997 Hahndorf Hills Alpacas
1998 Hildalwood HOF Alpacas
1999 Hahndorf Hills
2000 Shingleback Ridge Alpacas
2001 Leajay Alpacas
2002 Leajay Alpacas
2003 Farmridge Alpacas
2004 Arcadian Alpacas
2005 Serendip Alpacas
2006 Serendip Alpacas
2007 Mundawora Alpacas
2008 Softfoot Alpacas
2009 Softfoot
2010 Softfoot
2011 Softfoot
2012 Softfoot
Congratulations to this year’s prize winning breeders, and thank you to the show conven-
ors that assemble fleeces for judging and display at the shows.
This has been our first year of collating the information, and as we follow Celia Smith who
has kept the records and tallied for many years, we would like to acknowledge and thank
her for all her work and effort.
The past year saw an increase number of fleeces eligible for the trophy tally, and as the
2014 show year begins, it would be nice to see even more participants.
David and Angela Cheney
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4/4 4/4 4/4
“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
Email: [email protected]
IAR 134708
D.O.B.: 3/12/2010 Solid White Latest Fleece Stats 2012
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)
Email: [email protected]
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 Colours Suri at the
2012 Colour Classic. Service fee $770 (inc gst)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ashmani.com.au
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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.
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Serenidad Alpacas Email:[email protected] Norma Keily 8536 6276
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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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COMPLETE HERD DISPOSAL
We are regretfully selling our small herd of Alpacas, which we have been carefully breeding for several years.
Our herd consists of 8 females of varying ages and 5 males (2 whethers and 3 sire quality males – yet to be certified).
Blood lines include; Purrumbete Inti and Brigantine, Benleigh Bellisimo, Jolimont Sculptor and Mochica – take a look at their registrations online.
All animals are registered with the Australian Alpaca Association and are in excellent condition.
Contact Brenten and Jayne Miller at [email protected] or mobile 0417 308 052 or 0447 179 949
JUNIOR JUDGING WORKSHOP
Sunday April 27th Where: Urrbrae Agricultural High School, Netherby
Start time: 9 am
Catering: BYO food and drinks
If you are interested in attending, please let us know as soon as you possibly can so you go onto the
mailing list to receive further information.
There will also be a Junior Judging Competition at the Colour Classic Show which is a good warm up
to the Royal.
If you wish to compete in Junior Judging at the Royal Show you must attend a training course prior to
the show – so if you have not already done one, this will be your only option for 2014. Junior Judging
at the Royal will be run in two categories – (a) 15 years and under 18 years (b) 18 years and under
25 years as at 1st May.
Enquiries to: Susan Haese 0418 846 271 or [email protected]
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The 2014 Royal Adelaide Show promises to be
something special as the Society celebrates
its 175th anniversary and its 239th Show,
courtesy of two Shows held each year during the
Society’s formative years. As part of the
celebrations the 2014 Show has been extended
by one day. It will begin, as always, on the first
Friday in September and will include a second
Sunday, giving exhibitors and patrons two full
weekends to experience and enjoy everything on
offer. Dates are Friday 5 to Sunday 14
September inclusive, providing a 10 day Show.
In March, Sharing the Good Earth, an intriguing
history of the Society, will be launched. A Gala
Celebration is planned for 26 July with many
other features during show week, including
Fashion Through the Ages, a classic car display,
heritage tractor trail and competitions all planned
to mark the occasion. The final Sunday will host
a big 175th birthday party with special guests,
free games and the release of a commemorative
souvenir to attendees.
Promotion and publicity for the 2014 Royal will
be huge. The challenge will be to surpass the
record alpaca fleece entries of last year and the
more than 200 alpaca entries. All members are
invited to be part of the 2014 Show. There are
many options within the competitive alpaca
sections – Huacaya and Suri, Production Classes,
Fleeces, and/or a presence during the second half
of the Show. The Alpaca Schedule will soon be
printed and ready for distribution by contacting
the Society on 8210 5211 for a hard copy, or
from www.theshow .
It is important that potential exhibitors study the
Schedule carefully before submitting entries.
While it is based largely upon AAA Showing
Rules and Show Schedule Manuals the Society
reserves the right to change these according to
the standards its sets as it pursues its
commitment to recognizing and awarding the
‘best of the best’. This year will see additional
classes in 3 age groups, together with novice
classes, for Junior Handlers.
Disqualifying faults, as determined at inspection
time, are also listed, and now includes “more or
less than 4 teats, inverted teats, evidence of any
removal or tampering with teats”.
During the current shearing season, alpaca lice
(Bovicola breviceps) have continued to be found
in a number of alpaca herds in South Australia.
In order to best address this biosecurity issue,
alpacas will be inspected prior to entering the
Pavilion. Arrival times will be staggered to
accommodate 2 or 3 inspection points with
holding pens available. Owners can greatly
assist the process and minimize handling and
fleece disturbance by teaching their alpacas to
stand quietly for mouth and teeth inspections and
for udder inspection. Most alpacas will respond
well to desensitization of the udder area in much
the same way as they tolerate handling of the
head and ears.
It is strongly recommended that all exhibitors
thoroughly check all alpacas prior to the show.
No alpaca from a lice infested herd should be
brought onto the show grounds. Any alpaca that
fails to meet the high breed standards set by AAA
should not be entered.
One area of concern at the time of writing is the
withdrawal of the HT-J pooled faecal test which
last year afforded some exhibitors an easier,
quicker way to meet health entry requirements.
Because the alternative PFC PCR test takes 12
weeks for a final result (plus extra time for
veterinary reports) exhibitors are advised to check
with their vet/s and PIRSA to clarify the situation. It
will be a disaster for anyone believing they can
HT-J test late June to find that it is not available
and that they cannot then get alternative results
in time for the Show.
I would like to acknowledge and thank in
advance all those who have committed to
assisting at this year’s Show through stewarding,
marshaling and sponsorship. Special thanks to
Sue Drogemuller whose efforts and support in
identifying several new sponsors are much appre-
ciated.
For further information please do not hesitate to
contact me on 8842 2344. Lea Richens, RAS
Councillor
2014 Royal Adelaide Show
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Bitterness is the result of clinging to negative experiences. It serves you no good and closes
the door to your future.
Leon Brown
2014 Royal Adelaide Show South Australian Alpaca Breed and Fleece Championships 5 to 14 Sep-
tember 2014
Entries Close 5.00 pm Friday 11 July.
Delivery of Fleeces 4.00 pm Friday 22 August to the Royal Adelaide
Showground, Goodwood Road, Wayville SA, or to the Fleece Steward, Kerry
Porter, (phone 8568 5254).
NB Exhibitors of fleeces only do not have to be RA&HS members.
Alpaca Arrival 11 am to 3.00 pm Thursday 4 September
Inspection 11.00 pm to 4.00 pm Thursday 4 September
Departure 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm Monday 8 September
NB Interstate exhibitors may depart 24 hours earlier by negotiation with the Supervisor.
Judging Alpacas – 9.30 am Friday 5 September (Suris
first) Production Classes 9.00 am Saturday 6 Sep-
tember Fleeces 10.00 am Saturday 6 September
Junior Handlers and Junior Judging Sunday 7 September
Just a few photo’s from last years show’s
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MEMBERS STORIES
During the recent fires at Rockleigh, there has been a couple of stories that we heard with regards to our neighbor's and their alpacas and thought we would like to share with you……...
After Carolyn opened the gates to allow their animals a chance to escape the flames, she found that the alpacas had collected all the sheep and calmly led them out of the fire area and brought them to the safety of the fire truck by the house. Apparently everyone was amazed at the calmness' of the 2 alpacas knowing exactly what they needed to do in order to bring their ‘charges’ to safety…….
Another alpaca owner who was unfortunate to lose their home in the fire, also were amazed with the calmness that their alpacas showed in such extreme circumstances. As the flames raced up the hill, these amazing alpacas found their shelter which was made from steel and cushed until the flames passed over them. There were 5 in total and none were burnt or singed……..
Sadly, we have since learnt that another property owner has lost their alpacas and sheep through being burnt……..
Our guys were luckily in paddocks that had been eaten out but remained very calm, when fire trucks with sirens blaring were going through the property and the bombers were dropping their load. I am absolutely amazed at the calmness that these guys showed and believe that we could learn a thing or two from them.
Peter and I were very lucky with our property. Even though we lost 90% of our feed in the back paddocks, the fire didn’t come near the shed where we are living or the other buildings surrounding us. I do believe strongly that this was because of the fire break that we have which separates the back from our living area. There is still a possibility of a fire coming from the north that may hit the bits that haven’t been burnt, so fingers crossed that doesn’t happen.
By Susane Philpots-Green
Rockleigh fires
You don’t ever have to feel guilty about removing toxic people from your life. It doesn’t matter whether some-one is a relative, romantic interest, employer, childhood friend, or a new acquaintance
You don’t have to make room for people who cause you pain or make you feel small. It’s one thing if a person owns up to their behaviour and makes an effort to change. But if a person disregards your feelings, ignores your
boundaries, and “continues” to treat you in a harmful way, they need to go.
Danielle Koepke
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Rockleigh fires
2014 National Show & Sale at Bendigo
WANTED!!!…… Any members who would like to help with
organising this major showing event.
You CAN help from the
comfort of your home.
If you are interested please contact Greg on 0408969044 who will pass your contact information
on to Trevor the co-ordinator of the show
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showing
SHOWING RULES The following Rules pertain to the responsibilities of the four major groups involved in the preparation and conduct of a Show: Show Convenors, Judges, Stewards and Exhibitors. Where appropriate, cross references on overlapping subject matter are given. However, for a full understanding of the conduct of shows run under the auspices of the Association, members should familiarie themselves with all the material.
SHOW CONVENORS
Convening a New Show
Convenors of new (or not Regionally organized) shows wishing to use AAA Ltd. Judges must obtain permission from their Regional
Committee sanctioning the show.
Regional Committee members are reminded that before sanctioning a show, a copy of the schedule and general description of the venue must be viewed and must conform with the AAA Ltd. Showing Rules.
The Committee must be assured that members convening a show have at least attended an approved AAA Ltd. Stewards’ training course or can prove show-convening experience.
Rule 1: Conduct of a Show
A Show shall be run according to procedures set down in the Show Schedule.
Rule 2: Distribution of Show Schedule
A Show Convenor shall supply to the Show Society a copy of the Association’s Show Schedule containing conditions of entry, classes, entry form and health declaration.
Rule 3: Animal and Fleece Sections
The Show Convenor shall ensure that all exhibits (animals and fleeces) are eligible to compete and are exhibited in sections as determined by the Association. All alpacas must be registered on the IAR. All fleeces being exhibited
(including wether fleeces) must be from alpacas registered on the IAR and be the bona fide property of the
Exhibitor. All Exhibitors must be AAA Ltd. financial members.
The Show Convenor shall ensure the provision of animal exhibit number cards complete with Age of Exhibit in months written
on before issuing to Exhibitors.
Rule 4: Management of Show Timetable by Convenor
Show Convenors must manage their show timetable according to the number of entries received for both fleece classes and halter classes. In doing so they will have regard for:
a. judging start and finish times
b. the number of alpacas and fleeces that a Judge can reasonably be expected to judge in one day
c. scheduled breaks for Judges and Stewards
d. arrival and departure times for Exhibitors and inspection requirements for alpacas
e. date of receipt for fleeces and stewarding/set-up/weighing requirements prior to fleece judging
f. a preferred span of judging hours that does not exceed 8 hours judging per day (excluding breaks) if possible
Convenors should allow a minimum of 2 minutes per alpaca for an experienced Judge averaged over a whole day’s judg-
ing (halter classes) and 4 – 5 minutes per fleece (fleece classes). These times allow for championship
Below is an extract from “Showing final rules - 6th September 2013” and is sourced
from the AAA website under “Showing Rules”
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awards, but Best Colour Classes and Progeny Group awards are additional.
It will be necessary to allow more time for less experienced Judges, and additional time may be necessary if there
are Apprentice, Judge Upgrade or Dual Judging requirements at the show.
If entries exceed expectations, Convenors must be prepared to re-schedule start and finish times, perhaps split sections out for judging by two different Judges, or consider running the show over an extra day. If substantial changes
need to be made to the advertised schedule for start times, extra days, different Judges etc. all Exhibitors must be
notified of the changes prior to the show.
Rule 5: Writing of Show Catalogue
The Show Convenor shall ensure that a Show Catalogue is written that records each class, and details of every animal and fleece entered as exhibits.
Rule 6: Distribution of Show Catalogue
The Show Convenor shall have printed a number of Show Catalogues that is not less than the number of Exhibitors participating in the Show and shall be distributed to Exhibitors on the penning day of the Show, with additional copies made available to spectators.
Rule 7: Appointment of Judge
The Show Convenor shall make a request to the AAA Ltd. National Office for a panel of two Judges, no more than
twelve months prior to the show date, from which a Judge can be selected. Within one month of receipt of the panel, the Show Convenor shall advise the AAA Ltd. National Office of the Judge that has accepted the appointment. The
Judge shall be provided with a copy of the Show Schedule prior to attending the Show.
At the completion of the show the Show Convenor will complete the Convenor’s Show Report supplied by the AAA Ltd.
National Office and return to the National Office within one month of the date of the show. The report will then be
forwarded to the chairperson of the Showing and Judging Reference Panel.
Rule 8: Judge’s Chaperone
The Show Convenor shall arrange for a chaperone to meet the Judge on arrival at the Show so that the Judge can
be escorted to the Show Office and thereafter to the appropriate places for the duration of the Show.
JUDGES
Rule 9: Judge’s acceptance of invitations to judge
A Judge shall avoid accepting an invitation to judge alpaca classes at more than one Show in a Region of the Association within a period of 6 months, except in the case where no other Judge is available. The selected Judge shall advise the AAA Ltd. National Office of their appointment at any Show.
At the completion of the show the Judge/s will complete the Judge’s Show Report supplied by the AAA Ltd. National Office and return to the National Office within one month of the date of the show. The report will then be forwarded to the chairperson of the Showing and Judging Reference Panel.
Rule 10: Judge not to be house-guest of Exhibitor
A Judge who, after agreeing to judge alpacas or alpaca fleeces at a Show, receives an invitation to be the overnight house-guest
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of any alpaca owner, or invites an owner of alpacas to be the overnight house guest of the Judge, prior to judging, shall make
appropriate enquiry to establish whether that person intends to exhibit or handle alpacas or alpaca fleece at that Show and
shall decline or withdraw the invitation if the person does so intend.
Rule 11: Judge/Apprentice Judge and immediate family/partner not to exhibit
The Judge/Apprentice Judge and immediate family/partner shall not exhibit alpacas or alpaca fleece at any Show at which he or she is judging both alpacas and fleece. However, a Judge/Apprentice Judge and immediate family/partner may enter alpacas at a Show provided that he/she is judging only fleece at that Show. An animal Judge/Apprentice Judge and immedi-ate family/partner may enter fleece at a Show provided that he/she is judging only alpacas at that Show.
Rule 12: Actions of Judge before judging begins
On arrival at a Show, the Judge shall meet the chaperone prior to proceeding to the Show Office.
No person other than a nominated Show Official or the chaperone shall speak with the Judge before judging of alpacas commences.
Rule 13: Judge not to refer to Show Catalogue
Show Officials shall take appropriate steps to ensure that the Judge has no opportunity to see the catalogue for alpacas at the Show and the Judge shall refuse to examine any catalogue that comes to his/her attention by any means, until judg-ing is completed.
Rule 14: Persons who may accompany Judge into the judging arena
No person shall accompany the Judge into the judging ring except persons appointed for that purpose by Show Officials or the Association.
Rule 15: Handler of animal not to address Judge
The Judge may direct the immediate disqualification and removal from the judging ring of any exhibit whose handler ad-dresses or attempts to address the Judge while the class is being judged, except in response to a request from the Judge.
Rule 16: Removal of alpaca or person from judging ring
The Judge may, in his or her absolute discretion, direct the removal of an alpaca or a person from the competition on the grounds of bad conduct.
Rule 17: Unsound exhibit
The Judge may, in his or her absolute discretion, direct the Chief Steward that an exhibit be removed from the judging ring on grounds of visible physical disfigurement or unsoundness, or being unfit to compete.
Rule 18: Class not to be re-judged
A class that has been judged shall not be re-judged. An alpaca that has been judged in the incorrect class due to exhibitor or stewarding error is disqualified from being re-judged later in the correct class.
The only exception to this is where the judge at his/her discretion moves an alpaca to an appropriate and correct later class on discovering an error in classification during the judging and before ribbons are awarded.
It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to ensure they have the correct alpaca in the correct class for age and sex. Any doubt sur-rounding the eligibility or otherwise of an exhibit to participate in a particular class must be clarified before the alpaca en-ters the ring.
In the event that an alpaca is exhibited in the wrong class and incorrectly receives an award, it will be disqualified and stripped of that award upon discovery of the error. The other awards in the class will not change as a result of this error, notwithstanding that there will be a gap in the correct placings. The only exception to this will be if the mistake is discovered before the class leaves the ring and the judge, at his/her discretion, may take the ribbon back from the disqualified alpaca and re-adjust the placing before the alpacas leave the ring.
Rule 19: Judge’s decision is final
The decision of the Judge is final and no protest shall be made in relation to it except on the grounds that a Judge has com-mitted a breach of these Rules. The protest shall follow the procedures as laid out in the Protest Section of this Manual.
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Rule 20: Protests by a Judge
A Judge may protest against an Exhibitor:
a. in the case of an alleged infringement of the Rules of a Show, at a Show not conducted by the Association, by lodging a protest in accordance with the requirements of the Show Society.
b. in the case of an alleged infringement of these Rules, at a Show conducted by the Association, by lodging a written protest, as laid out in the Protest Section of this Manual.
Rule 21: Fleece Judging
Fleece judging score cards shall be used by all Judges.
The Supreme Fleece title will automatically be awarded to the fleece that attains the highest score.
Rule 22: Judge’s discretion for the award of placing’s
Judges may use discretion on the placing’s awarded in any class. Equal placing’s shall not be given. This applies
to both animals and fleeces.
Rule 23: Champion Awards
A Champion award shall be assigned from the first placed animals in the Section according to the Show Catalogue. A reserve Champion award shall be awarded.
Position 1: 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 contact either the Region-
al 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
convening of the Clare Show. If interested please contact either the Regional
Committee or Derrick Hall at [email protected] or
Tracey Earl at [email protected].
“By changing nothing, nothing changes”
Tony Robbins
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To Dye or not to Dye, that is the question….
There are those of us who love the beauty of (yet limited) colour of the natural fibre and would never dream of using dye, yet there are those like myself who love to dye the f leece and are amazed at the colours that one can create.
Dyeing f leece is very easy to do, the only thing that can be difficult is to decide what type of technique and dyes you wish to use. There is a range of dyes out on the market for use on f leece for people to purchase from Earth Palette to Jacquard
to Landscape to Rit dyes just to mention a few as well as the non toxic food dyes. You can use the stove top or a microwave to heat set your dyes. Remember to add fixative or when you rinse your f leece there wont be any colour left. (I have done that on a couple of occasions, der…...). I find that you really need to have just your primary colours and then you can mix as you go to get your secondary etc colours but if your not confident in mixing you can purchase a range of colours. If you are just using your primary colours, don’t forget to right down what you did so you can replicate them.
Happy dyeing!!!!!
CRAFTER’S CORNERCRAFTER’S CORNERCRAFTER’S CORNER
Would you like to be part of crafters corner. Why not share with the members what you are up to with your fibre . All stories/articles
are gratefully appreciated and needed.
Please help me bring you the stories that you would like to read.
By Ruth Goodfellow from Haylilla Alpacas .
The 2 wall hangings
were made using
alpaca fleece and wet
felting the
background and then
needle felting the
alpacas on top .
Jacinta Hartill from
Riverport Alpacas
felting at the 2013
Nationals
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We have all seen the farm gate signs for different animal manures “For Sale”. Usually horse or
pony but if you are lucky there is cow or sheep ready bagged for the home gardener to snap up.
Very occasionally there is alpaca manure and yet there are plenty of Alpaca breeders along the
country roads.
Unlike many farm animals alpacas use a communal dung pile which makes it very easy to collect.
It is not smelly or messy and it is great for the garden.
At Serenidad Alpacas we go out with the quad bike and trailer and using a broad, light weight,
grain shovel we scrape up the piles deposited by our 30 or so alpacas and transport it to our poo
stockpile. From there it is sucked up into our ‘Billy Goat” vacuum which shreds as it vacuums and
once the vacuum bag is filled it is emptied out and shovelled into fodder bags. As we now have
access to almost unlimited quantities of coffee grounds from a local café we add some to each
vacuum bag of shredded poo. Alpaca manure is quite alkaline and as coffee grounds are acidic
the resulting mix of alpaca poo and coffee grounds should be pH neutral.
The Billy Goat is too cumbersome to drag around our hilly paddocks so it is more efficient to bring
the poo to the vacuum although when the poo piles are easy to access with the Billy Goat we omit
the shovelling stage. There is no point in undertaking the task if it is not energy and time efficient.
Shredding helps to break down the poo pellets which otherwise seem to sit in the garden in a solid
state for years.
We price the bags at $3 and at times it is hard to keep up with the demand. We have never had
any problem with the honesty system in the money box on the gate post and buyers are happy to
return the empty bags. Additional bags are sourced from the local fodder store.
Spring and autumn are peak demand times as gardeners redo their garden beds for the new
season.
As a keen gardener I have found the blend of shredded alpaca manure and coffee grounds
to have almost magical qualities in the vegetable garden and the worms love it. Alpaca manure is
lower in organic matter content than the manure from most other livestock (cows, horses, goats
and sheep) but still has enough to improve soil texture and water-holding capacity. This lower
organic content allows alpaca manure to be spread directly onto plants without burning them. It is
the decomposition of organic matter content of the manure that indicates their efficient digestion
system. The nitrogen and potassium content of alpaca poo is comparatively high, an indication of
good fertilizer value. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are the major plant nutrients.
Phosphorus is relatively low as in most livestock manure. The Calcium and Magnesium content is
about average.
Worth a bit of effort @ $3 a bag
By Norma Keily, Serenidad Alpacas
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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
Email: [email protected]
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
NEW Show Coat Logo $20.00
“Managing Alpacas in Australia” - an introductory guide for Alpaca Farmers, Breeders and
Pet Owners under Australian Conditions
$4.00
“Managing Alpacas in Australia” - an introductory guide for Alpaca Farmers, Breeders and $3.50
“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
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AUSTRALIAN ALPACA VETERINARIANS
Shearing & Medical Contacts
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]
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From THE Editor
JUST A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR……
I must apologise for the lateness and quality of the previous issue of the RnB. The last edition just
didn’t seem to go right from the beginning, which then made me think about other things in life that
no matter how much you try to do the right thing, that sometimes the universe can be against you.
I trust that you all have had a great Christmas and New Year and that you all are rested and
ready to go for 2014.
We have had a somewhat stressful start to the New Year with the recent fires having 90% of our
property burnt. Oh. And breaking my leg the night of the fire which hasn’t helped at all.. Isn’t there
a saying about things that don’t break us make us stronger, or something like that. Well, we have
become stronger through this and more determined to carry on with our dreams and plans.
I really hope that you all have a much easier year than we have had so far.
I would like to encourage you all to supply me with photo’s and articles etc as I do need them to
bring the magazine to you. Please send some photo’s for the front cover. I need them to be portrait
and not landscape photo’s.
cheers
SUE
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.”
John Bunyan
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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……….
“Smile”
Pho
Shirley Grant from Summerhill Alpacas in New Zealand with Ambersun Dukkah
At the New Zealand National Alpaca Expo 2013
And from across the ocean …………..
Photo from Aislinn Park Alpacas
These and the above photos were
take by Lyn de Bruyn from Shandara
Alpacas at the 2013 Nationals
Back Cover Photo supplied by Prados Alpacas
From Haylilla Alpacas
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