For those of you who are wise enough to be learning all you can about EPDs here is some exciting news about Expected Progeny Differences....

Northwest Alpacas is offering two new educational programs to help you understand and use Expected Progeny Differences.
Participating in these programs will give you critical information on this important new tool that provides a means to accelerate the development of superior fiber bearing alpacas.

The All New EPD Seminar
This seminar will be held at Northwest Alpacas in Hillsboro, OR. Lunch is included.
Sat., August 2, 2008, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT
Presented by Mike Safley and Fred Kraft, Northwest Alpacas
Understanding & Using the IAC’s Expected Progeny Difference Program

Price: $75

New 4-part EPD Webinar Series
This series is offered as a package of four two hour webinars. They are held on four consecutive Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time. Price is $99 for the 4-part series.

Part 1:
Wed., July 23, 2008
Presented by Dr. Sarah Via, University of Maryland
Expected Progeny Differences and Their Use in Alpaca Breeding

Part 2:
Wed., July 30, 2008
Presented by Dr. David Notter, Virginia Tech
Implementation of Genetic Evaluation Methods for U.S. Alpacas

Part 3:
Wed., August 6, 2008
Presented by Adrian Stewart, Mulberry Alpacas
EPDs - A World View

Part 4:
Wed., August 13, 2008
Presented by Mike Safley, Northwest Alpacas
EPDs and the Ideal Alpaca Community