Conference
2010 National Alpaca Conference - Reproduction, Pasture and Health
Covering the ‘fundamental’ issues of keeping our alpacas in tip-top condition and breeding efficiently. There will be something for everyone regardless of their experience in the industry.
Registration | Stud Auction | Speakers | Vets | Trade Stands | Venue | Accommodation | Hawkes Bay | Contact
When: June 26th -27th 2010
Where: Napier, Hawkes Bay
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Conference Registration |
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| Early Bird - before 30th May | ||
| AANZ Member | Single - $160 | Double - $280 |
| Non AANZ Member | Single - $180 | Double - $300 |
| After 1 June | ||
| AANZ Member | Single - $180 | Double - $300 |
| Non AANZ Member | Single - $200 | Double - $320 |
Note: Non AANZ members will be refunded the difference in conference registration if they join the NZ Alpaca Association during the conference weekend.
Conference 2010 - Registration Form (80 KB)
Conference 2010 - Trade Registration Form (115 KB)
Conference 2010 - Vet Registration Form (124 KB)
The 2010 Stud Auction brings to you an exceptional opportunity to purchase a service from some of the leading males in New Zealand – Most of whom are not usually available for outside services so this is your only chance to access their genetics.
You can now view this exciting line-up of males on the Auction Website
The bidding starts 1st June, so register now and get ready to bid on the male of your choice (Make sure you upload your logo, so you too can take advantage of the advertising exposure).
Winning bidders and generous sponsors will also be promoted at the Conference.
All proceeds from the Auction go towards supporting the AANZ Conference.
Conference 2010 - Speakers (859 KB)
Dr Chris Cebra | Dr Jane Vaughan | Allison Quagliani | Nicole Masters | Geoff Neal | Chris Leach | Bob McDavitt | Bruce & Denise McGill | Dr Peter Howe | Dr Paul Fisher | Julie Wilkinson | Dr Stephen Mulholland | Molly Gardner | Adam Mossman
Dr Chris Cebra
Chris has been working with camelids for almost twenty years, starting as an intern on the East Coast and working his way steadily westward. In the process, he spent 4 years at Colorado State University working with such camelid experts as LaRue Johnson and Frank Garry, getting involved with the major camelid conferences of the day, and launching clinical research projects, chiefly concerning digestive disorders.
After completing his training as a veterinary internist, he joined the faculty at Oregon State University, which at the time included Brad Smith, Karen Timm, Bob van Saun, Susan Tornquist and others with strong camelid interests.
He has continued his work on digestive disorders, involved currently with projects on coronavirus and Eimeria macusaniensis, and been involved with major initiatives to study energy metabolism and Mycoplasma Haemolama (Eperythrozoonosis) in camelids.
He has written or co-authored over 70 scientific articles concerning camelids, 42 of which are listed on PubMed, and been involved with over 30 camelid research projects funded by such agencies as the Morris Animal Foundation, Alpaca Research Foundation, and Willamette Valley Llama Foundation.
He attends and presents at conferences worldwide, 9 countries on 4 continents at last count, as well as hosting the International Camelid Health Conference at Oregon State in odd-numbered years. He is currently the Head of the Department of Clinical sciences. He also teaches in the veterinary curriculum and works in the Large Animal Hospital, seeing internal medicine cases of all large animal species.
Chris will be talking about alpaca physiology.
Dr Jane Vaughan
Jane has been working with alpacas since 1991. Jane graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) from the University of Melbourne in 1988. She spent 7 years working in mixed practice in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia and the United Kingdom.
In 1996, Jane worked at the Cocos Islands Quarantine Station with more than 600 Peruvian alpacas during their importation to Australia. She then spent a year at Murdoch University doing a Residency in Food Animal Medicine and passed examinations for membership to the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in the Ruminant Nutrition Chapter.
Between 1999 and 2001 she studied the control of ovarian follicular growth in alpacas as part of a Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation-funded Doctor of Philosophy at Central Queensland University.
Jane is the chief investigator of the RIRDC-funded study (2002/04): The development of artificial insemination technology in alpacas. This work is being undertaken in conjunction with Professor David Galloway and Dr David Hopkins. Jane has accreditation to set-up and manage Johne’s disease Market Assurance Programs for alpacas, llamas, sheep and cattle. She is a past-President of the Australian Camelid Veterinary Association and is the current Secretary and Newsletter Editor of the Association.
Jane will be talking about the current status of Tb in camelids around the world. She will be describing ways in which we can promote the excellent Tb-free status of the NZ herd to the world. These additional procedures are to run alongside our existing voluntary Tb testing scheme that has been running successfully for a number of years.
Jane will also be talking about alpaca reproduction which is a field in which she is world renown.
Allison Quagliani
Alison lives with her family on a small farm on the outskirts of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She’s always had horses but her journey with alpacas started fourteen years ago with the purchase of her first two females. She now has a dozen breeding females and a few ‘retirees’.
It was a tooth problem with one of her own animals that sparked her interest in alpacas’ teeth. She had trouble finding someone to fix her problem and realised the need for someone to take more interest in the dental requirements of these animals.
She commenced her studies in 2004 and along with her tutor, designed and had made all the necessary equipment and instruments required for the exclusive treatment of alpacas. In January 2006 Alpaca Dental Services was formed and she commenced treating dental disorders in alpacas. She regularly travels throughout Victoria with her mobile clinic and to date has examined and contributed to the wellbeing of thousands of alpacas.
Alison will be talking about alpaca dental health. She has been able to share some of her knowledge speaking at conferences within Australia and is looking forward to speaking at our conference.
Nicole Masters
Nicole is from Hawkes Bay business “Integrity Soils” and will provide an invigorating overview to the exciting world of biological farming. "Good biological farmers see their soils, crops and livestock as all pieces of a puzzle; with solutions that deal with the issues right at the root of the problem."
Nicole will investigate the vital role soil microbes provide in ensuring healthy crops for alpacas and what weeds, pests and diseases are really trying to tell you.
Geoff Neal
Geoff graduated from Massey University in 2001 and began his veterinary career in Feilding in the Manawatu. An involvement with alpaca began by default rather than by choice but with the support of local alpaca owners/breeders a career in alpaca medicine and surgery developed and continued throughout his time working in New Zealand.
He has contributed to previous NZ Alpaca Association Conferences and their associated veterinary field-days and has spoken at private alpaca open days. He has an interest in alpaca medicine relating to disease prevention.
After spending several years working as a vet working overseas, Geoff currently lives in Auckland and works at Blockhouse Bay veterinary centre.
Geoff will be talking about Alpaca nutrition with emphasis on NZ pasture species and how to achieve a balanced diet. He will also discuss anti-nutritional factors in pasture with it split between parasitism and facial eczema.
Chris Leach
Chris is from Cambridge and will give a highly entertaining and informative look into the world of alpaca reproduction.
During the session, with the assistance of the audience, he will aim to demystify such terms as “ovarian follicular dynamics”, “retained corpus luteum” and “gonadotropin-releasing hormone”, demonstrating in layman’s terms the how’s, why’s and wherefore’s of alpaca sex. Warning: Audience participation is expected
Chris will also be sharing some of his photographic skills with us and show us in “10 easy steps, how to create the perfect paca pic”. Whether you want photos for adverts, photo competitions or simply to adorn the office wall; Chris Leach, alpaca owner and paparazzi of the alpaca world, will walk you through the process of taking good alpaca photos.
Bob McDavitt
Bob obtained a degree in Maths and Computers from Victoria University in Wellington and started forecasting in 1975. From 1988 to 1993, he was on the NZ sailing team for the America's Cup and Olympics. In 2007 he helped the Swashbucklers powerboat break the round-NZ record, and in 2008 helped the Earth Race power-boat break the round-the-world record. Bob continues to look-after weather forecasts for sailors cruising around the South Pacific.
As MetService Weather Ambassador, Bob McDavitt has been in Auckland since 1992, focusing on promoting friendly relations with weather users. This involves communicating an awareness about incoming weather events, keeping an eye on the impact of weather on any special events and on the coming season, and arranging MetService promotions, displays, and exhibitions.
Bob will be talking about how to read the weather - an all important aspect of farming.
Bruce & Denise McGill
Featuring in the ever popular TV series Country Calendar in 2009, Bruce and Denise brought their immaculate 400 hectare organic sheep and beef farm to our living rooms. The challenges and benefits of organic farming within mainstream farming in NZ provides the basis of Bruce and Denise’s talk.
Their farming practices are best described as ‘holistic’. Every aspect of their farm from the soil, the pasture species, the management of livestock and their associated health issues such as parasite control are viewed as pieces of one ‘big picture’.
Often thought of as a niche market, Bruce and Denise will tell us why they think New Zealand is well situated to be a major producer of ‘all things organic’.
Dr Peter Howe
Back by popular demand. Peter has been a practicing veterinarian for most of his life. He has been involved in mixed farm practice and thoroughbred stud practice for many years and for the past 20 years has been particularly involved in fleece quality measurement in sheep, goats and alpacas; as well as developing assisted breeding methods to enhance fleece quality in these species.
In the late 1980’s, Peter took a break from general practice to work as a senior research scientist in the biotechnology industry where he researched reproductive hormone systems . This led to an interest in the molecular biological aspects of reproduction and in particular the causes of birth defects. In 1990 he was awarded a Doctorate for his research.
After a further stint back in general practice, working again with fleece producing animals, Peter was craving more research work and soon found himself back in the Medical School at Sydney University studying obstetrics and gynecology and human genetics for his Master of Science in Medicine degree. This involved a research project on the factors affecting the outcomes of IVF and ICSI in human assisted reproduction, in the Fertility Service at Westmead Hospital, Sydney.
Away from work, Peter devotes his time to providing aid to developing countries in the south east Pacific and Asian areas via his role as Vice-President of the volunteer organisation Vets Beyond Borders. Their work is primarily aimed at controlling the street dog populations in these countries, rabies control and providing veterinary clinics to villages that are entirely dependent on farm animals for their existence but do not have access to any veterinary services.
Peter will be talking about the effects of Obesity upon fertility and reproduction in general.
Dr Paul Fisher
Paul Fisher is the Team Leader for the Cattle and Deer Genomics programmes at AgResearch’s Invermay campus and is also involved in salmon & plant-based research, as well as custom-R&D for a range of commercial clients and collaborators. Paul’s doctorate was in Molecular Genetics of Pinus radiata, and his post-doctorate was in Neuropsychiatric Genetics in humans. However, since his return to New Zealand in 2000, he has been committed primarily to genomics in agricultural species. Paul has identified, developed or applied cattle and deer marker sets of varying sizes; single marker tests to detect e.g. disease defects or coat colour in cattle, or panels of a few dozen markers for parentage, pedigree and breed composition confirmation. And more recently, Paul has been responsible for the screening of very large numbers (50,000 or more) of markers; these large panels have been used to select genetically superior stock to increase genetic gain. Paul and an Invermay team also recently assembled the red deer and elk genome sequences in order to discover large numbers of markers for application in deer; they found over 4 million of them. Technological advances of the last decade meant that this was achieved at 1,000th of the consumable cost of the bovine genome assembly.
But whilst technology has enabled the discovery of several genetic prediction tools In ruminants, these are only useful if the establishment and recording of pedigrees and traits is diligent. DNA markers can ascertain the pedigree relationships, but the key to the AgResearch cattle and deer genomic research programmes going forward is to include a strong component of phenotypic measurement.
Julie Wilkinson
Julie Wilkinson has worked in the areas of environmental education and consulting for more than 20 years and has a Masters Degree in Environmental Science. She continues to be involved in environmental consultancy Synnot & Wilkinson, but spends most of her time tending to a herd of 350 suri alpacas.
Julie has been involved in industry development through the AAA, particularly in regard to Research and Development and Education portfolios on the Suri Subcommittee and participation in the Environmental Management Working Party. She has prepared an Environment Policy and an Environmental Management Manual for Alpaca Farms for the AAA and presented papers on Environmental Management Systems for the alpaca industry at two AAA conferences."
"How green are alpacas, really? Julie's conference paper will discuss the environmental impacts of the alpaca industry, how breeders can implement an environmental management plan for their alpaca farm and how the industry as a whole can manage the environment impact of alpaca - from fibre production to finished goods."
Dr Stephen Mulholland
Stephen's background is rooted in the biological sciences, he earned an AB in Biology from the U of Chicago in 1991, and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics from the U of Pennsylvania in 1997. His research interests ranged widely, from laser-driven photoacoustic transdermal and transmembrane drug delivery, to developing cancer screening technology using surface plasmon resonance instruments.
Stephen moved to New Zealand in 2003, and purchased his first alpacas soon thereafter. The mysterious death of one of his first pet wethers in 2004 sparked an interest in the health of camelids. By 2005 he was on the health and education subcommittee, and involved in the annual health surveys. The surveys are sent out to the members of both the llama and alpaca associations every year and have produced, to the best of his knowledge, the largest database of camelid morbidity, mortality and management outside of South America.
Molly Gardner
Molly lives in Le Bons Bay on spectacular Banks Peninsula one and a half hours from Christchurch. Eight years ago Molly, her sister and mother began Thistledown Suri Stud, specializing in black suri. She manages a growing black and coloured suri herd alongside other livestock on their 260 acre hill-country property. Molly is a qualified AANZ judge and passionate about suri and suri fibre.
Molly has been involved in a recent fabric trial researching the processing of 100% superfine suri fibre to fabric. She spoke at the Fibre Forum held in Hawkes Bay part-way through the trial, and now the trial has been completed with outstanding results. Her presentation will take you through the trial process, the fabric produced, and what she believes the outcomes mean for breeding suri for fabric manufacture.
Adam Mossman
Adam is a ‘local lad’ from Hawkes Bay where he studied at the Eastern Institute of Technology and completed an Advanced Certificate in Business Computing (ACBC) before heading overseas to advance his career. Whilst in London, Adam created new media for an online product catalogue and a large digital display exhibited at the Anuga trade fair in Germany.
Returning to New Zealand after 9/11, Adam worked for friends on a family based project to develop 55 coastal beach sections in Southern Hawkes Bay. The Shoal Beach project went on to becoming one of New Zealand’s most successful property developments of its kind, transforming a former camping ground into a publicly accessible beach adjacent to the Te Angi Angi Marine Reserve.
Adam has also successfully managed a number of client campaigns for firms such as Samsung, Brightpoint, Cellnet, Mt.Urapehu.com, LakeTaupoNZ.com whilst he was working for a website company in Taupo. On his return to Hawkes Bay, he consulted and became managing partner with Creative Advertising, where he turned the business into a successful media agency focusing on print design and web development. Adam has since sold his shares in Creative and now works for website firm, Zeald.com where he provides internet and advertising advice to help Hawkes Bay businesses achieve smart results online.
Adam and his wife Nicola developed the online business www.mantrap.co.nz - a business which is now fully automated and attracting tens of thousands of unique visitors and customers each month.
With experience in design, advertising, account management and website development, both nationally and internationally, Adam is well versed to talk about the ‘online’ world. He will provide an insight into how to select a website developer, why some websites are more effective than others, and the important role that marketing plays in your website strategy.
Vets Conference
There will be a Camelid Vet conference running alongside the AANZ conference. It is being organised by the NZVA but registration is administered by the AANZ. The venue is the same, Napier War Memorial Conference centre but is a separate stream of lectures for vets only. With many great international speakers available for the vet conference it is an opportunity for your vet to increase their alpaca knowledge. Pass this registration form on to them now. Conference 2010 - Vet Registration Form (124 KB)
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Trade Stand Registration |
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3m x 2m |
$200 + GST |
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2m x 2m |
$150 + GST |
Wall panels will be provided for each site using the dimensions above. Walls are “non load bearing”, but can have items attached to them using Velcro buttons. Plinths, cubes, demonstration tables etc can be obtained at additional cost. Please contact Dave Evans who will provide an exhibitors information pack that includes a comprehensive list of items available for hire and terms of hireage. Dave can be contacted via conference@alpaca.org.nz Completed exhibitors packs should be returned directly to Dave
Conference 2010 - Trade Registration Form (115 KB)
The 2010 Conference will be held at the War Memorial Conference centre Marine Parade Napier.
Why not make your trip to Hawkes Bay a week-long event. Whatever your budget there is a pillow with your name on it waiting in Napier. Relax at luxury retreats and romantic cottages tucked away along rugged coastlines or in beautiful countryside. Enjoy stunning vistas of seascapes and vineyards, and unwind with a glass of the regions finest from the privacy of your own deck. Visit www.hawkesbaynz.com for the most comprehensive selection of Hawkes Bay accommodation.
Listed below are Hotel/Motels which are situated within walking distance (some a longer walk than others – so please check their web sites) of the War Memorial Conference Centre and have offered special rates for our 2010 Conference – Delegates should mention “Alpaca Conference” to get the best rates.
City Close Motel: www.cityclose.co.nz cityclosemotel@xtra.co.nz
Phone: 06 835 3568 $85.00 - $95.00
• Fully equipped kitchens
• Quiet rooms
• Sky TV
• Guest laundry & car washing facilities
• Tasty cooked and continental breakfasts
Masonic: www.masonic.co.nz stay@masonic.co.nz
Phone: 06 835 8689 $85.00 - $95.00
• Napier’s original Art Deco Hotel (take a step back to the 1930s)
• Sky TV
• Guest Laundry
• Full En suite Facilities
Fountain Court Motor Inn: www.fountaincourt.co.nz accommodation@fountaincourt.co.nz
Free Phone: 0508 411 000 $100.00 - $160.00
• Tariff is for 1 or 2 persons – (extra person would cost a further $20.00 per night)
• All units have telephone & TV with five Sky Digital Satellite channels.
• Wireless internet available in all rooms
• 4 minutes walk to the City Centre and one street back from the Marine Parade
with all the local attractions
• Recently Renovated
Edgewater Motor Lodge: www.edgewatermotel.co.nz info@edgewatermotel.co.nz
Free Phone: 0800 889 090 $104.00 - $200.00
• Spa baths
• Private Balconies
• Sea Views from all units
• Cooked or continental breakfast available
• Salt water plunge pool
TheTennyson: www.tennyson.co.nz res@tennyson.co.nz
Free Phone: 0800 502 122 from $99
• Continental breakfast included in room cost
• Free Wireless Internet
• Off Street Car Parking available
• Licensed Bar
• Sky TV
• 3 nights or more can offer 15% off
Bella Vista Motel: www.bellavistamotels.co.nz bvnapier@xtra.co.nz
Free Phone: 0800 835 959 $115.00 - $165.00
• Tariff is for 1 or 2 persons (Extra person would costs a further $20.00 per person)
• Quite location
• Off street parking
• High speed internet in all units
• Sky TV
• Breakfast available
• Great central location
• Modern guest laundry
Motel de la Mer: www.moteldelamer.co.nz relax@moteldelamer.co.nz
Free Phone: 0800 335 263 $125.00 - $175.00
• Intimate boutique motel
• Luxury Ocean front accommodation
• Air conditioning
• Easy walk to cafes & restaurants
Quality Inn: sales@qualityinnnapier.com
Phone: 06 835 3237 $130.00 - $145.00
• Licensed Brasserie – Bar
• Fitness Centre
• Internet Café
• Guest Laundry
• Air Conditioning
• Mini bars
• Tea & Coffee making facilities
• Recently renovated
The County Hotel: www.countyhotel.co.nz info@countyhotel.co.nz
Free Phone: 0800 843 468 $135.00
• 18 luxurious suites and rooms
• Fine dining
• Many suites with therapeutic spa baths
• 1 minute’s walk from the War Memorial Centre
Shoreline Motel: www.shorelinenapier.co.nz shorelinemotel@xtra.co.nz
Free Phone: 0508 101 112 $135.00 - $154.00
• Tariff is for 1 or 2 persons – (extra person would cost a further $16.00 per night)
• Stunning beachfront location
• Flat screen TV (Sky)
• Wireless internet
• Sea Views from Private Balconies
• Off Street Parking
Nautilus: www.nautilus.co.nz info@nautilusnapier.co.nz
Free Phone: 0508 628 845 $145.00 - $185.00
• Waterfront location
• Ocean views from all rooms
• Restaurant & Bar
• Wireless internet
• 4 minutes from town
• Safe off-street parking
• Private Balconies
Pebble Beach Motor Inn: www.pebblebeach.co.nz pebblebeach@xtra.co.nz
Free Phone: 0800 723 224 $145.00 - $185.00
• Uninterrupted ocean views from private balconies
• Fill you own “In room spa pool”
• Sky TV
• Secure Safes
• Large TVs
• Guest Laundry
• Specialty breakfasts
• Free high-speed broadband internet
Scenic Circle Te Pania: www.scenic-circle.co.nz clare.treherne@scenic-circle.co.nz
Free Phone: 0800 723 642 $154.00 (+ gst)
• Prefer booking forms to be completed (attached)
• Opposite War Memorial Conference Centre
• Includes full buffet breakfast
Conference 2010 - Accom Bokking Form (63 KB)
The beautiful Hakes Bay is one of New Zealand's premier wine growning regions as well as being home to art deco city Napier. Find out more about the attractions of this region by visiting the Destination Hawkes Bay website.
Conference 2010 - Attractions (189 KB)
Hawkes Bay Locals “Picks” of Top Attractions to See & Do
Are you thinking of attending the alpaca conference in June? This year’s conference is being held in “Hawkes Bay Wine Country”, so why not extend your stay & see some of the sights our beautiful region has to offer. You will receive a Visitors Guide on arrival, but here are some ideas of things to “see & do” from the “alpaca locals” that live here, so you can start planning your visit well in advance.
NAPIER
• Walk around Napier’s Art Deco Quarter – guided or self guided tours
• Walk along Marine Parade, see the Soundshell & “Pania of the Reef” statue
• Visit Bluff Hill for amazing views from Mahia peninsular to Cape Kidnappers
• Walk along the marina at Ahuriri, stop for lunch or a drink at one of the many waterfront cafes & visit the quaint shops/galleries
• Wander around the Botanic gardens
• Visit NZ’s National Aquarium (& the adventurous can swim with sharks!)
• Visit Silky Oak Chocolates – delicious handmade chocolates
• Cycle the Rotary pathway from Napier to Clive & onto Havelock North
HASTINGS
• Walk around Hastings Spanish Mission Quarter - guided tours
• Visit the historic (& refurbished) Opera House – tours available
• Visit Telegraph Hill Olivery & sample/purchase their products
• Enjoy a delicious Rush Munroe’s ice-cream
• Visit Hawkes Bay Farmers Market – Sunday mornings only
HAVELOCK NORTH
• Visit our “sleeping giant”, Te Mata Peak – drive up the peak for panoramic views, or walk one of the many tracks at the foothills of the mountain
• Visit Arataki Honey & see the bees in action
• Visit Te Mata Cheese & sample/purchase their products or just enjoy the cafe
• Visit Birdwoods Gallery & the old fashioned lolly shop – a step back in time with lollies from your childhood
• Take a drive to the coast to Waimarama or Ocean beach
• Visit the Maraetotara waterfalls & walk alongside the stream
• Visit the world’s largest mainland gannet colony – by tractor, 4x4, or walk around the beach
• Play a round of golf at the internationally renowned Cape Kidnappers course
WINERIES
• Wineries in the western quarter – Mission Estate, Church Road Winery, Te Awa Farm, Salvadore, Ngatarawa Wines, Sileni Estate, Abbey Cellars
• Wineries en route to the coast – Vidal Estate, Black Barn, Craggy Range Estate, Elephant Hill, Clearview Estate, Kim Crawford Wines
OPEN ALPACA FARMS
• A selection of Hawkes Bay alpaca farms will be available to visit on Monday after the conference, where local breeders will happily show you around their property. The list of farms is still being collated & will be included in your conference registration bag.
