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Professional Herd Evaluation & Consultation
Have you wondered how your herd measures up to alpacas across the Nation?
Are you finding it hard to define the line of qualities within your herd?
Why not consider asking for help and guidance. Wade Gease is an AOBA
Certified Judge/ Judge Trainer, experienced alpaca owner and has evaluated alpacas thought
the United States, Canada, Peru and Bolivia.

Evaluations include specifics on positive and weaknesses within conformation and fiber traits on each alpaca. Work side by side with Wade to learn all about your alpacas in this in depth teaching consultation. Gain this knowledge so you can continue in a non bias format for your future years.
Reconfirm your business path, or possibly have a new one reveled that could
save you from future mistakes.

Review farm layouts , Herd Managment , Sire vs Dam selection , offspring qualities in relation to parents, general pricing for the market place.

Testimonial "Wade, I used the evaluation techniques you taught us last year to look at many of the animals in the auction lots. A few that I thought looked interesting in the catalog got thrown out based on body conformation issues that I would not have looked at closely enough without what I learned from you - Thanks again". Mike Kovacs Tiskilwa Farms Alpacas

Want to host a Clinic! Several topics can be choosen or we can discuss any other ideas for a clinic you may have.

Showing it off, Right! How do you catch the Judges attention in the ring with your alpaca? Wonder why some alpacas always stand out among the rest? It could be because the handlers abilities to read the judge are better than yours. Practice seeing the show ring from a Judges view to learn how to handle your alpaca to its best presentation for viewing. Learn what the judge is looking for. These tips can make a big difference for you in the show ring. This class will involve hands on show ring procedures while handling alpacas for mock halter classes. Time for Q & A sessions will be planned.

Hands on Discussions and Demos with you & the alpacas
Conformation, observing good and bad points
Handling skills for the show ring
How to show your alpaca to its best advantage despite minor faults
Types and trends of fiber, and what is best?
Suri and Huacaya discussions
Legal show preparation
Teeth trimming
Alpaca Basics Clinics
EPD cliff notes from Brett Kaysen and David Barboza
Fiber Sorting for the Farm or Mill Not sure what to do with your large fleece production? Sorting fibers out into similar color groups and also into similar micron ranges will improve the quality of any end product.
Evaluating Alpacas from Head to Toe. Learn what is looked at on each section of the alpaca. Learn procedures and information to help you notice and evaluate your own alpacas for ownership, breeding potential, show selection or selling points. This is a hands on training class for all levels.
Hands on Evaluating Fleece:
Get right in there with a Judge/Judge Trainer on what alpaca fleece is all about. Understand what are the benefits and weaknesses of each fleece used during the class. Learn about fineness ranges, uniformities and densities. Then identify them on several hands on fleece break-out sessions. Find out tips on skirting, showing a fleece and sorting skills. Most important, Wade will help you visualize what quality of alpaca you are viewing with just the fleece sample.
As an extra benefit, each participant can bring a fleece to the class for possible group evaluation under the instructors guidance.
Advanced Fiber Analysis Clinic This is a hands-on clinic presented by: Wade Gease, AOBA Certified Alpaca Judge/Trainer and certified fiber sorter.

Get a real understanding of alpaca fiber from an industry and farm perspective. Be educated on the most recent developments from one of the nations few Judge Trainers. This is information collected from Wade's international experience in judging, consulting and breeding.

Come and refine your knowledge of what makes alpaca fiber so incredible. Learn to identify what is an elite, average & mediocre characteristic displayed on the AOBA fleece scorecard. Learn about crimp styles/locks, brightness/luster, density and gain an understanding where your alpacas measure up. And learn how to estimate microns with your own eyes & fingers! Grow your knowledge and confidence with this hands on experience as you go thru examples.

As an extra benefit free to bring one of your own fleeces to be evaluated by the class! Other topics such as skin biopsies and fiber theory will also be discussed. Find out why some characteristics are favored over others. What are they and is there scientific evidence for the differences?

8. NEW! Inside Secrets of Utilizing Alpaca Fiber

· Reacquaint yourself to micron evaluation skills

· Sorting practices

· Breeding trends and fleece styles

· Cottage vs Commercial industry outlooks

· Fleece blending & why

· MANY product ideas for your fleeces

Insights from Wade’s experience working with fleece in Peru mills, raising alpacas and judging are brought together for this cumulative hands on workshop. Find out what you can do with your fiber!

Pricing and Terms
Pricing is determined by the number of alpacas to be evaluated or presentation days plus travel expenses. Please call for a quote.

Contact:
LondonDairy Alpacas / Wade Gease
920-793-4165
Wade Gease cell
920-539-3231

" I really enjoy this intense educational opportunity with private owners .
The consultation focuses on a direction for your herd and gives back the
confidence to your business. During your evaluation I am your discreet
consultant and will try to answer all your questions as best I can."

Owners and alpacas will have to abide by AOBA’s nine month rule. Reference 5-11,12 in 2008 AOBA Show Division Handbook. An alpaca/exhibitor is disqualified from showing in front of a Judge if the Judge has acted as a consultant within nine months prior to the date of the show.

What this means is that you would need to use a different handler or show other non previously viewed alpacas in front of that Judge during that time frame.

Participants at educational clinics are absolved of this rule since it is for educational purposes, including the host.

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