Saturday and Sunday Seminars

Hello Visitors:
The speakers below, although may not be considered the world's major experts, they do have some major experience in these and many other topics. They have 'been-there-done-that' and can save you some major headaches and money. Plan to attend more than one of the seminars to help you in your quest.
Saturday Seminars
Speaker
Topic
Time
 Description
Dr. Signe Balch, DVM
Cherry Valley Veterinary Services, LLC		 Alpaca basic vet info 10:00 to 11:00 am The basics of Veterinary care for alpacas.

Louise B. DiCiesare, CPA, MT, CFFA
McKillip & DiCiesare CPAs
Castle Rock, CO

 Alpacas and Accounting 11:00 to 12:00 noon Find out the tax advantages (& disadvantages) of owning and raising alpacas.

Jenny Rodman
Alpacas of Vista Hermosa

 Getting Started with Alpacas 12:30 to 1:30 pm Learn about what it takes to get started.

Linda Kondris
Pines Edge Suris

 Doing Your Homework to Select Quality Alpacas 1:30 to 2:30 pm What steps do you take to select quality alpacas.

Members of PacaBuddies

Panel Discussion -

Answering your questions!

 2:30 to 3:30 pm We answer your questions!
       
 
 
Sunday Seminars
Speaker
Topic
Time
Description
Jerry Kuzior, Rancho Alamogordo  Getting Started with Alpacas 10:00 to 11:00 am Learn about what it takes to get started.

Diane Cribley
Falkor Ranch 

Holistic Herd Health   

 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
What is holistic herd health? It is how we optimize health. It is multidimensional and comprehensive. It includes standard veterinary care and can include a multitude of alternative health modalities. If you focus on good nutrition; minimize stress; provide a healthful environment; create socially compatible groups; and address a variety of other factors, illness will be minimized and your herd will be happy and healthy. Learn what holistic management practices might work for you and your herd.

Brent Holt
Sunrise Ridge Alpacas

 Insurance for your Ranch 12:30 to 1:30 pm Insurance
Tom Cribley
Falkor Ranch 

Discussion on Alpaca ranch facilities.

 1:30 to 2:30pm

Facilities - shelters, fencing, facility layout, feed storage, manure management, traffic flow, etc.
Members of PacaBuddies

 

Panel Discussion -

Answering your questions!

 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm We answer ALL your questions!