Upcoming events sponsored by Alpacas of Oklahoma or by members of A-OK will be posted as they become known. In some cases, preliminary listings will be posted before all details are available. Details will be provided as they become available.
JOIN US FOR MONEY SAVING/LIFE-SAVING TIPS ON CRIA CARE!!!
July 11, 2009
Alpacas of Oklahoma, Inc.
Presents
Dr. Stephen Hull, Animal Scientist
“How to Be a Better Cria Parent” or
K (P+FM) = HC
What, you may ask, is K (P+FM) = HC???
Glad you asked. This formula will not appear in physics books nor in your standard financial planning material. It is, however, one of the most money-saving formulas known to alpaca caregivers.
Knowledge is Preparation plus Farm Management techniques leading to Healthy Crias.What others have said about this formula :
“I would not have two healthy crias walking around my pasture today if I hadn’t had Steve’s information.” Janice Robinson, member A-OK and AOBA national fiber committee chair.
“I might still be bottle feeding goat’s milk if I hadn’t heard from Dr. Hull. I have a great cria and no 6 month every three hour feeding schedule. Mama’s ok and cria’s ok, thanks to Steve’s pointers.” Bob Erickson, Treasurer -Alpacas of Oklahoma.
These are just a few of the many money-saving farm management topics that will be covered:
Provide a stress-free birthing experience for mom and cria
Provide action steps when mom has no milk or cria is troo weak to nurse
How to see and correct big potential problems before they cost big $$$
When to call the vet or “load and go”
What to say to your vet for maximum immediate comunication
Time-saving and life-saving emergency steps to take before getting to the vet
Saturday, July 11th
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (8:00 a.m. rise and shine Meet & Greet)
Where: Newcastle Community Center
705 NW 10th Newcastle, Oklahoma
(Complimentary coffee and pastries at Meet & Greet)
Lunch included (Will be served at 11:30 a.m.)
Register early (seating is limited)
Cost:
Received by June 20
A-OK Members $65 per person $85/ranch (2 attendees)
Non-Members $100 per person $150/ranch (2 attendees)
Received after June 20
A-Ok Members $75 per person $110/ranch (2 attendees)
Non-Members $110/per person $165/ranch (2 attendees)
(Join A-OK for 2009: only $60 and receive member rates and benefits)
Payment method: Send check payable to A-OK to: Bob Erickson, Treasurer, 7601 S. 241st East Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74014, or to pay by credit card via PayPal, send your e-mail address to Bob at baalpacas@gmail.com
Phone questions:
John Robinson, President: 405-771-2636 or e-mail JRAlpacas@aol.com (please put A OK Seminar in subject line.)
Dr. Hull’s Resume
Dr Steve Hull grew up on a small New England farm and rediscovered
livestock (alpacas) in the mid 1990s. Together with his veterinarian
business partner (Tom Cameron, DVM) spouses and families, they started a
small suri farm on a wooded lot in Edmond, Oklahoma (TimberLake Farms,
Inc).
At the time, Steve was a professor at the University of Oklahoma College
of Medicine where he taught and researched neurocardiology, but within
just a few years, Steve took early retirement to be the farm full time
pooper scooper.
Steve soon assisted national education and served as AOBA’s first
Education Committee chair (2000) and then ran for AOBA’s board. He
served two terms as AOBA secretary and later as vice president. He also
served on the Alpaca Registry committees and was responsible for
recommending the use of FTA cards instead of whole blood for registering
crias.
Education is Steve’s passion. He has given seminars at literally
hundreds of alpaca events both here in the USA and internationally. He
uses humor, (mostly directed at himself, but best at his business
partner!), as well as pointing out the subtle mistakes that most people
miss.
He now resides on a 40 acre farm where he jokes that PhD stands for
“posthole digger” and the “small” suri farm is now the largest in
Oklahoma. Steve also does private “on farm” as well as telephone
consults.
contact information: e-mail steve@timberlakefarms.net telephone 405
550-3023
Invitation to all A OK Members and Wanna be members.
March 1, 2009
12:00 noon to 3:00 PM
Oklahoma City Fire Mountain Restaurant
1-40 between Rockwell and MacArthur north side.
We want you!
Agenda:2009 Blastoff Success Report
Election of board vacancies: 3 spots to fill. Come, Vote or Volunteer to Serve.
Candidates are:
Ed Downs
Becky Dame
John Robinson
Nominations will be accepted from the floor at the meeting.
New A-OK Banner to be given to all active members FREE (you earned it volunteering for the Blastoff!!)
Vote on this year’s educational offerings:
Here are some possibilities: You choose (Remember: local presenters are less expensive than brining in speakers from out of state…think about it.)
Introducing youth to the Alpaca (4-H, FFA and others)
Sellable products from your fleece
Supervising a breeding male and female
How often to breed a female, timing of breeding, ultra sound procedures
How to use a stethoscope and understand what you hear
Blood draws
Preparing fleee for best products
Barnyard tactics for better health
How to use the web in our marketing
What to put in your Alpaca Tool/Health Kit/Cria Kit
Shearing Clinic: tools and how to shear a show fleece
How to train your alpacas for the show ring, obstacle course, Public Relations tool.
Making National Alpaca Day a success at your farm/ranch
Biosecurity issues and answers
EPD Seminar: What are you breeding for?
When to call the vet..things that can go wrong
AOBA National Initiative for 2009-2010 Where do I fit?
Other ideas are welcome and invited…this is only a starting place.
Years schedule of events.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Contact:
John Robinson A OK President
405-771-2636
January 23-25, 2009. Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee Oklahoma.
Alpacas of Oklahoma is proud to sponsor the 3rd annual Alpaca Blastoff. We are a AOBA affiliate certified show
Saturday and Sunday will host the full fleece halter classes with youth and performance classes. There will be a fleece show and spin off show on display. A silent auction including herdsire breedings will give you an opportunity to also support the Alpaca Research Foundation.
Saturday at noon will be the “herdsire showcase”. A chance to see some of the top of the line herdsires in the area.
This is the Iinternational Year of Natural Fiber and the fiber village will have demonstrations on fleece prep, weaving, spinning. Greg Davis will demonstrate rope making. He will use alpaca yarn to make lead ropes. You are encouraged to bring your alpaca yarn for a one of a kind lead rope.
Vendors with alpaca related goods and services will attend. The banquet on Saturday night will feature Dr. Brett Kaysen.
For schedule and information please visit the website: www.alpacablastoff.com
Our Blast Off Show is just around the corner. This will be your opportunity to volunteer your skills.
The Board has been busy and has lots to share.
Our Blast Off Show is the kick off to the International Year of Natural Fiber as designated by the United Nations.
Look forward to seeing you there.
We will meet at the Sirloine Stockade in Stillwater Oklahoma for lunch and the meeting
HWY 177
12:00 noon to 3:00.
If you have an item to add to the agenda contact: John Robinson jralpacas@aol.com
All are welcome to bring those bags of fleece you want to skirt. This is a great opportunity to spend a Sunday afternoon visiting with other alpaca ranchers and playing with your fiber. The Robinson’s have again offered their barn for the afternoon, so dress appropriately. You will learn the key elements of fleece presentation for show or processing. The fleeces will be ready to enter in a show. How to properly collect a sample for a spin off entry will also be demonstrated.
Sunday November 9th, 2008
1:00 to 4:30
Janice and John Robinson
JR Alpacas
13301 N. Douglas
Jones, Ok 73049
home: 405-771-2636
cell: 405-590-5720
Directions: 3 miles East on Memorial from I-35. Right at the Y. South on Douglas. 2nd ranch on the right.
