Chesapeake Alpacas, Inc.

Upcoming Events

Robert Van Saun, DVM - Alpaca Nutrition Seminar

Robert Van Saun, DVM, PhD will present two half-day seminars on Alpaca Nutrition. Dr. Van Saun is the author of the chapter entitled “Feeding the Alpaca” in The Complete Alpaca Book and is the Extension Veterinarian/Professor of Veterinary Science at Pennsylvania State University. His special interests include:

Pregnancy nutrition and its influence on health, production and reproduction
Metabolic diseases and their prevention
Nutritional formulation and management of domestic animals – Dairy and Beef Cattle, Small Ruminants (sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas), and Horses
Nutritional Diagnostics
Nutrition-Disease-Reproduction Interrelationships

Recent events have underscored the importance of nutrition awareness and the need for continuing education for breeders. Co-hosts, Chesapeake Alpacas, Millstone Manor, and Prairie Lake Alpacas urge breeders to take advantage of this opportunity to learn from THE leading authority on alpaca nutrition. In addition, representatives from Poulin Grain Company will also be on hand to answer breeders questions and address any concerns.

Part 1 of this two-part series will be held at Prairie Lake Alpacas in Smithburg, MD on Friday, June 13, 2008 in two 1/2 day sessions (Session A: 8am-12pm and Session B: 1pm -5pm) , and will be an introduction to the Nutritional Needs of Alpacas, focusing on the importance of testing forages and water sources and interpreting the results. At the completion of Part One, you may be asked to complete homework such as testing of your forages and water.

Part 2 will be held at Chesapeake Alpacas in Stevensville, MD on the afternoon of Saturday, September 6, 2008. Part 2 will cover Developing a Balanced Nutrition Plan based on your farm’s individual test results, how nutrition affects reproduction and the latest research in nutrition. For those not able to attend Part 1 on June 13th, it will be repeated the morning of September 6, just prior to Part 2.

Come and meet the representatives from Poulin Grain. They will be available to answer any questions about their alpaca feed formulas and free-choice minerals. Poulin Grain supports alpaca breeders with an educated staff that includes a veterinarian, nutritionist, as well as their sales staff. Click here to visit Poulin Grain's Website.

Dates: Friday, June 13, 2008 (Part I) and Saturday, September 6, 2008 (Part II)
Sponsors: Chesapeake Alpacas, Millstone Manor, and Prairie Lake Alpacas

Location for Part 1: Prairie Lake Alpacas
13711 John Cline Road
Smithsburg, Maryland

Location for Part 2: Chesapeake Alpacas
6304 Kent Point Road
Stevensville, Maryland

Cost: Part 1 - $75.00 ($50 additional person per farm)
Part 2 - $50.00 ($25 additional person per farm)
Seminar Materials, Refreshments and Lunch Included.

Contact: To register, contact Sue Hull at 301-582-9494 or email suebhull@aol.com
Please mail checks made out to Sue Hull to: 14103 Rockdale Road, Clear Spring, MD 21722