I agree with Dr Timpson, our vet, that we will draw blood from the rest of the alpacas on Wednesday the 18th and test for BVDV. We will also microchip the last few boys on that day. We debated about castrating the one complete boy who obviously isn't going to be herd sire quality but decide to leave him a while longer. Castrating too soon can adversley affect his bone development.

The 21st is the next meeting of SOJAA (State of Jefferson Alpaca Association) its the first meeting of the new board and then a social event for all our members. We have several new members thanks mainly to the alpaca conference we are hosting on March 11th.
All things Considered; Steve Hull, Ph.D. & Tom Cameron, Ph.D. present a day packed with vital information and presented with their unique brand of humor. The seminar covers a large variety of issues.

The catalogue arrives for the Snowmass Alpacas Auction to be held on February 25th officially called The Making Of Champions Private Selection Sale 2006 There are 69 alpacas entered into the sale and some are truly superb.




By Adrian Stewart