9AM
Farm Open. Pick up “Spin to Win” tickets.
Alpacas available for sale at all times throughout the day.
10AM
Brett Kaysen Seminar on EPDs &
Use of Advanced Technologies in Herd Improvement
11AM
Dr. Norm Evans- Male and Female Breeding Selection.
12PM
Spin to Win! Click Here for a list of prizes.
12:15PM
Lunch
1PM
David Barboza- Herd Selection & Breeding Strategies
2PM
Sangria & Spin to Win! Click Here for a list of prizes.
2PM-6PM
David Barboza and Brett Kaysen Available
for Individual Evaluations
6PM
Pig Roast
*Arrangements may be made for short term boarding, if needed.
The 2010 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 of a breeding to either LODA’s Jon Luc or SSRMT Peruvian Jet Stream (winner’s choice) with all proceeds going to the Mid-America Alpaca Foundation.
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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Since we started our alpaca farm in 2000, we have learned a few things along the way, and we always have time to share our experiences with our visitors.
We are conveniently located near Interstate 35 just southwest of Kansas City. Honey Creek Farm is home to beautiful registered huacaya alpacas. An array of colors from white to black can be seen grazing peacefully on our 14 acres of prairie grassland.
Our alpacas come from a diverse selection of herdsires from all four corners of the United States, as well as the midwest. We believe that diversity of bloodlines makes a stronger herd, and have chosen carefully for color uniformity. Grandsires include Hemingway, Caligula, Matador, Bueno, Elever, Royal Fawn, Camelot, Legacy, Snowmaster, Guellermo, Black Magic, Black Epic, to name a few.
We are a full service farm providing financing, boarding, and breeding. Discounts are available on some multiple purchases. Ask about our customer discounts.
Pete sits on the Board of Directors of the charitable Mid-America Alpaca Foundation, and Sonda currently serves as President of the not-for-profit Mid-America Alpaca Show, Inc.
Count on us for support before and after the sale. Alpacas are our only business; we can spend time with you at your convenience. We love to talk alpacas, so please call and plan to come visit.
Here at Prairie's Edge, we really know our alpacas, fiber and husbandry. We understand what after sale support means to the future of your business. We are known for our "Above & Beyond After Sale Support". We are there for our customers when they need us. We offer high quality alpacas at reasonable prices & the opportunity to access our award winning Herdsires. We have established a Premier Herdsire Row, which offers some amazing males, all right here in the midwest. We have a very good selection of healthy alpacas in a variety of colors and diverse lineages.
Prairie's Edge Farm is nestled on 30 acres, between the Kansas prairie & the Missouri woodlands. Together, Lynn & I have spent over 36 years in public service in law enforcement & the fire service. We hold honesty, integrity & service in the highest regard and understand what it really means.
Ravada Hills Alpaca Farm
Ron & Sandy Hendricks
4256 S. 475 E. -
Portland, IN 47371
info@ravadahills.com
www.ravadahills.com
Ph: 260-335-2615
Ravada Hills is located in east central Indiana along the Ohio border. Our animals have lots of personality supported by individualized attention and health management. We are a registered breeding farm focusing on show quality animals.
Wisdom of the Fox Alpacas
Eric and Nina Morti
5957 West Pleasant Hill Rd
Carbondale, IL 62903
morti@globaleyes.net
(618) 521-2270
Urban Alpacas
Zion’s Hill Alpacas
Spin our Prize Wheel and WIN!
There will be 2 grand prizes:
One lucky person will win a FREE 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.
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. 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.
2009 Pen Sale
A great time was had by all at the 2009 Sale-A-Bration. The educational seminars were a big hit with everyone and many show winning alpacas were sold that day.
- Full Throttle’s Junebug from Ravada Hills Alpaca Farm sold to Jenny Wilke of Mt Tabor Alpacas.
- DD Conan’s Peruvian Fiberlicious from Dos Doñas Alpaca Farm sold to Angie Dollens.
- Opraah SSRMT from Dos Doñas Alpaca Farm sold to Angie Dollens.
- LODA’s Jon Luc from Light of Day Alpacas sold to Jo Ann Carter and JoAnn Bonnot of Alpaca Jo’s and JoAnn and Kristina Flegel of Dos Doñas Alpaca Farm.
- Ravada’s Kuma of Ravada Hills Alpaca Farm sold to Liz Vahlkamp of Salt River Alpacas
Congratulations and thank you our customers who made last year’s sale a great success!
The 2010 Sale-A-Bration will be even better. 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.
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.
