*Arrangements may be made for short term boarding, if needed.
The 2011 Sale-A-Bration continues with the tradition of free educational seminars followed by the pen sale and pig roast.
In addition, we will have a prize wheel that attendees can spin to win.
There will also be a special live auction to take place during the Pig Roast a breeding to either Havana’s Peruvian Cohiba or SSRMT Peruvian Jet Stream (winner’s choice) with all proceeds split evenly between the Mid-America Alpaca Foundation and AOBA Marketing.
Directions from the East (from Hwy 55 or 255 in Illinois):
Hwy 270 West (toward Kansas City) into Missouri
Exit Hwy 367 North (toward Alton)
Exit Lindberg Blvd (Hwy 67) South
(*Note: This is where the map may be off so be sure to follow these directions closely or you will turn onto the wrong Robbin’s Mill Rd)
Pass Jamestown Mall on your Left and Jamestown Sports Complex on the Right. After the Sports Complex turn Right onto Robbin’s Mill Rd.
Turn Right onto Sinks Rd
Turn Right onto Dieckmann Lane
Drive approx ½ mile and then veer left at fork. Follow road to the end.
Directions from the West: From the Intersection of Highway 270 & 70:
Highway 270 North (toward Chicago)
Exit Graham Rd/Hanley Rd
Turn Left onto Graham Rd
Turn Right onto Lindberg/Highway 67
Pass through the intersections of New Florissant Rd,
New Halls ferry Rd & Old Halls Ferry Rd
Immediately after Old Halls Ferry Rd turn Left onto Robbin’s Mill Rd
Turn Left onto Sinks
Turn Right onto Dieckmann Lane
Drive approx ½ mile and then veer left at fork. Follow road to the end.
If you get lost the day of the sale
call Kristina’s cell phone at 314-504-4134
SPEAKERS
Dr. Norm Evans
Growing up in rural Kentucky on a working farm and active in 4-H projects, Norm Evans followed a boyhood desire to become a veterinarian. In 1968 he graduated from Auburn University and returned home to join an established practice. Soon, that practice led him to Madisonville, Ky. Treating both small and large animals, he was predominantly a large animal practitioner.
Eventually, it was time to learn about “exotics”. There, in the same barn where he had done embryo transfer on cattle, he was called in to try to discover why crias were so weak that they could not stand. Wrapping and unwrapping the legs with splints and attempting to straighten the legs was failing. Finally, taking what had worked for him in his own herd of cattle, he tried nutritional changes. He began to see a gradual improvement in the overall health- until one very long summer when everything went wrong again. Thank goodness for a state veterinary lab less than an hour away. In a few hours the lab faxed the results, and he changed the treatment. Finally, one of the technicians recognized that she was seeing something that resembled EPI in other species. These two experiences were never forgotten.
Nutrition and the value of blood tests became ingrained in the veterinarian who began treating llamas not as “exotics” but with the applications of standard veterinary medicine. Later came the importation of the alpacas and a chance to work with several hundred stationed in Lexington, KY on a former horse farm. The value of IgGs and the lessons he learned from ultrasounds on that many animals, then following them later as they dispersed all over the country have greatly affected his views on nutrition and reproduction. Norm Evans’ primary interest now involves breeding management utilizing the skin biopsy, nutrition and fiber analysis to maximize the alpaca’s genetic potential.
David Barboza, AOBA and IAJS Alpaca Judge
David Barboza, while volunteering as a ring steward, recognized the process and challenges that livestock judging presented and decided to attend the International Alpaca Judging School in 2001. After returning from training in Peru he began the AOBA judges training program and completed his certification in both IAJS and AOBA as a halter, fleece and performance judge. He judged his first show in 2006 and has judged over 30 shows both in the US and Canada. David now works full-time in the Alpaca Industry dividing his time between his ranch, judging and teaching seminars. In 2006 together with his wife Brenda they started ACE, Alpaca Continuing Education?, which provides cutting edge training and education for the Alpaca breeder. Today David and Brenda run their ranch, RanchoNC Alpacas, in the foothills of Northern California and devote their full-time attention to the Alpaca Industry.
Dr. Brett Kaysen, CSU Dept. of Animal Sciences
Brett Kaysen has been an influence in the Alpaca Community on many levels since 2001. In 2006 Brett joined ACE and brought his professional animal science background to the alpaca livestock industry. He travels coast-to-coast teaching seminars on alpacas consisting of classroom presentations as well as “hands-on” workshops. Brett also holds an instrumental position with the AOBA Judges Training Program where he teaches Oral Reasons and Conformation. Brett has a passion for educating, especially in the area of youth education. He has taught the nation’s youth about various livestock industries and has spent countless hours volunteering to educate youngsters involved in 4H programs nationwide.
Brett was raised east of Brighton, Colorado where he has always been involved with every aspect of raising livestock. He earned a Bachelors degree in Animal Science from Colorado State University in 1997. Brett continued his education at CSU earning a Masters degree in Cooperative Extension and Education in 2003 and most recently, a Ph.D. in Management Systems. Brett currently holds a faculty position with CSU in the Department of Animal Sciences.
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Contact Dos Doñas Alpaca Farm at (314) 355-2030
or RSVP via email to: alpacas@dosdonas.com
Spin our Prize Wheel and WIN!
There will be 2 grand prizes:
One lucky person will win a FREE Bonus Pen Alpaca with
purchase of a breeding to any of Dos Doñas’ wholly owned herdsires.
One lucky person will win a FREE skin biopsy!
Donated by Dr. Evans.
Other great prizes will include: Mazuri Ultimate E donated by Purina,
Alpaca Sock Monkeys, Breeding Bucks good at any consignor farm,
Lucky Dollars good toward any alpaca in the pen sale, Alpaca Socks made
from Dos Doñas fiber & miscellaneous farm supplies donated by El-Mel feed store.
***New This year****
There will be a bonus pen pick on the Spin to Win Wheel with purchase of a breeding. Must be in attendance to win.
Pen Sale Buyers Tips
· Buying at a pen sale is just like buying off the farm. You have all the same guarantees and after sale support plus you have a better selection and better pricing.
· Sales are private treaty. This means you are free to negotiate. If you see something you like but feel it is priced just a bit higher than you wanted to pay, make an offer. Some prices will be firm and others will be flexible. If a breeder has other alpacas of that same bloodline they may be willing to negotiate or work with you in creative ways. It doesn’t hurt to ask.
· Have Goals. Come prepared with a list of alpacas you would like to evaluate and get your hands on early.
· Use the experts onhand, David Braboza and Brett Kaysen. There is no perfect alpaca and the experts are here to point out both strengths and weaknesses to help guide your future breeding decisions.
· Don’t miss out. Sales will take place throughout the day and there are some great alpacas in the BONUS PEN. If you see an alpaca online that you may be interested in, do your homework and call for more information before the sale. That way you can be sure to make your decision before someone else does and you also get to take your pick from theBONUS PEN early.
Pen Sale Photos
We're looking forwared to our next Sale-A-Bration! Congratulations and "Thank You" to our customers who made these sales a Great Success! We will continue with the tradition of free educational seminars followed by the pen sale and pig roast. In addition, we will have a prize wheel that attendees can spin to win.
Bonus Pen
Pick an alpaca from the bonus pen when you purchase any alpaca priced at $5,000 or above. Bonus pen includes males and females. Click here for list of bonus pen alpacas.
Day After Sale
Alpacas remaining in the bonus pens
will be available for sale May 29, 2011.
Alpaca Panels & Enclosures For Sale
Wade Presley will be selling alpaca panels, scale enclosures, adjustable panels and feeders at the sale. For more info visit his website at: DrycoSkylights.com or give him a call at (817) 477-3441.
· Pre-Breeding Concerns: Nutrition, Body Condition & Parasites
· Sire and Dam Selection: Keeping Fitness and Breeding Goals in Mind
· Understanding Ovarian Cycles & Female Behavior
· Infertility: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatments
· Breeding-Soundness Exams-Male and Female
· Pregnancy Diagnosis with Ultrasound Views of Several Stages
· Assessment of the Dam and Newborn Cria
· Cria Issues: Diarrhea, Failure of Passive Transfer, Tube Feeding, Weak Neonates, Preemies, etc.
· Normal and Abnormal Births: Manual and Surgical Correction
Wet Lab:
Participants will be led through manual corrections of several different types of malposition. By the end of the session, you will be able to determine the cria position, describe how to reposition the cria, and then “deliver” the cria through an artificial pelvis.
If interested, Dr. Evans will also do live demonstrations of: breeding- soundness exams, rectal and transabdominal ultrasounds, IP Plasma Transfer techniques, IV blood draw techniques, IgG testing, etc.
