Yorkshire Alpaca Group Show 2019
The last YAG Annual show was held on 26th October at York Auction Centre. Below are a few pictures from the event.
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Alpaca Education
29th February, Wetherby Town Hall, Market Place, Wetherby, LS22 6NE, North Yorkshire (9 places available)
Tutored by Liz Barlow
There will be a maximum of 12 people on the day. This course requires a minimum of 8 people to run.
Cost: BAS members £65 + VAT; non-members £85 + VAT
This is a one day course on alpaca conformation and fibre, running from 10 am until 4pm.
Covering:
- Basic conformation including teeth, stature, genitalia, legs, gait and body scoring;
- Fleece – how to recognise the different qualities and traits of fibre including weight and value, fineness, density, crimp, uniformity, length, colour, amplitude and frequency and an introduction to histograms.
You will have the opportunity to assess fleeces and discuss the merits of different qualities and styles.
About Alpacas
Husbandry & Welfare
Alpacas need shelter from the elements, shearing annually in late spring or early summer, a low protein high mineral diet, toes trimming every couple of months and checking at least once a day. Alpacas are easy to halter train once weaned.
Fibre & Products
Alpacas were bred by the Inca’s of Peru for their wonderfully soft and warm fibre. This cashmere-like fleece was once reserved for Incan royalty and is now enjoyed by spinners and weavers everywhere.
The Breeder’s Year
Wean Cria at 6 months old and insert microchips. Register them with the BAS. When conducting monthly checks on your alpacas, as part of the body score look for jaw abscesses and any evidence of mites.
Alpaca Shows
If you are interested in buying alpacas as pets or indeed as a business, there are shows held UK wide to attend for the alpaca experience.
Alpaca Trekking
Alpaca trekking is great way to experience the outdoors, whilst also enjoying some chill time with these fantastic animals.
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