Northern Germany SRS® workshop |
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| 11th - 12th September 2010 | Magicland Alpacas, Remsa, Germany |
| This is the second SRS® workshop to be hosted by Hartwig and Katrin Kraft von Wedel at Remsa. This year the first day will be and introduction to the SRS® breeding system for alpaca breeders who have not heard of the system. The second day will be more advanced with practical hands-on sessions for both animals and fleeces | |
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| Hartwig Kraft von Wedel | 0049 - 34364 - 899 000 | EMAIL | |
Southern Germany SRS® Workshop |
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| 18th - 19th September 2010 | AlpacalandGbr, Drackenstein, Germany |
| This 2 day workshop will provide participants plenty of opportunities to learn about the SRS® breeding system and to have practical exercises with both animals and fleeces. The 2 days also gives plenty of time for questions and discussion. | |
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| Jochen Kramer | |
Breeders SRS® Workshop |
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| 25th September 2010 | S.Cristina (BZ) Italy |
| An introductory SRS® workshop for alpaca breeders in Italy. This is first event of its type in Italy and with some Australian genetics already in this part of Europe will be an exciting exercise. Gardena Valley Alpacas Via Plan dala Sia 22 39047 S.Cristina (BZ) Italy -------------------------------- alpacas@rolmail.net | |
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| Mark Demetz | 0039 3391034209 | EMAIL | |
Alpaca Workshop and Wool Preparation Seminar |
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| 3rd October 2010 | Bova Alpacas, Penrose, NSW. 2579 |
| This event will provide follow-up from the WA conference which was a great success. At this workshop Julienne Gelber will outline the protocols for the classing, skirting and storage of fleeces for specific markets. Here is an opportunity for us all to learn more about the how and what of our fleeces to make sure they are ready for the market. This will be an important day for subscribers to obtain hands on practice and understanding of the processes inolved. The day will cost $88 per person which includes morning tea and lunch as well as drinks afterwards. Put the date into your diary and come along. | |
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| Sally Watts | + 61 (0)2 4862 2050 | EMAIL | |
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LATEST NEWS UPDATES
30/08/10 - SRS® Conference in Western Australia - thanks Carolyn & Peter
On 21 and 22 August, 51 of us gathered at Carolyn and Peter Richard’s Suncloud Farm in Merredin WA for a series of talks, discussions, and demonstrations centered on the theme of working together to breed, consolidate, and deliver superior alpaca fibre to high end, luxury markets. The write-up in the Weekly Livestock (Western Australian version of the Land newspaper) was titled 'Positive focus on Australian alpaca industry'. The article was very supportive of the work undertaken by SRS®, Breeding Advisers and working parties to push the industry forward into the fibre and textile market.
The facilities at Suncloud are magnificent, and Peter and Carolyn (a powerhouse pair) and their enthusiastic team warmly welcomed us all and ensured that we were warm, dry, instructed, entertained, and very well fed over 2 days; giving us not only a superb 4 course conference dinner in the Igloo on Saturday night, but a 3 course breakfast at 8am the following morning! All our Western Australian subscribers attended – well done - and were joined by subscribers from New South Wales, Victoria, and New Zealand.
We are indebted to Carolyn and Peter and their team for the superb facilities we enjoyed at Suncloud, and for their great organisational skill in ensuring all who attended had such a wonderful and exciting 2 days. Thank you again.
12/07/10 - Sunshine Coast Alpacas on Show
This excellent event, organised by Australian Alpaca Association Ltd., Queensland Region, was held on 3 and 4 July 2010. Approximately 160 alpacas were entered. Judging was expertly done by Nerida Aldred. SRSAI breeding advisor, Jim Watts, presented a workshop on the Sunday which was well attended and received keen interest from alpaca breeders.
24/05/10 - Latest Newsletter
In Subscribers Resources- Updates for Subscribers is the latest newsletter. One from Dr Jim Watts detailing the genetic improvement in alpacas in the last 4 years as well as important changes to the fibre standards form 1 July 2010. The second is a report from Julienne Gelber and the Fibre Working Party.
22/05/10 - Alpaca workshop on 3 October 2010
SRSAI will hold an alpaca breeding and fleece preparation workshop at Pat Bova's property at Penrose, NSW, on Sunday 3 October 2010. The workshop will be an opportunity to highlight the WA conference proceedings of 19-20 August and to invite subscribers to bring along their top alpacas and fleeces for display and inspection.
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