Cria Care Workshop
8pm UK time on the 2nd and 3rd of July
PAY IN FULL
£147 (+ VAT)
Offered by: Claire E Whitehead BVM&S MS DACVIM FHEA MRCVS
A LIVE course and then available on-demand
ANY QUESTIONS EMAIL: [email protected]
BENEFITS TO YOU!
You will finish the course feeling like you have all the knowledge you need to keep your alpacas and llamas healthy!
You will learn what you can do to deal with many common problems experienced by your alpacas or llamas such as mange and worms.
Cut the time it takes to reach a diagnosis and get your animals treated properly when you know more about the problem.
Reduce the distress to your animals because you’ll know more about how to prevent problems and to care for them when they are sick.
You will receive the most up to date information from the UK’s only specialist camelid vet!
What You Get:
Eight modules of LIVE online training, providing a total of 3-4 hours of continuing education.
LIFETIME ACCESS through your portal to the recording.
Check into the training any time it’s convenient for you! Complete at your own pace.
A certificate will be provided upon successful completion of the course.
Downloadable course manual to complement the course and to eliminate the need for too many notes, but do feel free to supplement them with your own!
BONUS #1! Access to a private Facebook Group where you can also interact with other delegates.
BONUS #2! Camelid formulary for commonly used medications.
BONUS #3! Dose calculator tool to help you convert doses in mg/kg to doses in ml per kg bodyweight (because different medications can be provided in different concentrations). For those in the USA, this will also include a tool to convert a weigh in pounds to a weight in kilograms!
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced owners wanting a refresher course.
You can be located anywhere in the world to take this course as the issues presented are applicable to camelids anywhere. There may be some small regional differences in terms of the vaccinations available and how parasite management is practiced due to climatic differences. I address most of these differences during the course of the training. However, if you have any specific concerns that are not addressed, you will have the opportunity to ask about these during the live Q&A sessions.
We will not deal specifically with any reproduction or neonatal problems in this course. It will therefore be applicable to owners of breeding and non-breeding animals.
I can't wait for you to join me on your alpaca or llama journey!
I guarantee this course is going to expand your knowledge about camelid health care. From basic principles to practical management tips, I'm going to give you all the tools you need to succeed. Plus, the course format makes learning convenient and fun!
- Claire E Whitehead BVM&S MS DACVIM FHEA MRCVS
Camelid Veterinary Services Ltd
FEEDBACK FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY TAKEN THIS COURSE
“Really great course covering the essentials in depth. Having done BAS courses I found this more thorough due to Claire’s amazing veterinary expertise rather than solely coming from a breeder’s perspective. Extensive course notes and references, preventives, diagnostics and solutions that can be applied directly to your own herd with the aim of improving your experience, ultimately leading to happier, healthier floofs! Claire’s passion for alpacas is inspiring.”
- Laura Christian, UK
“I have absolutely loved this course and am really looking forward to the next course. I have owned alpaca for 6 years and bred for 3 years and I have learned something from every week on this course and the week I was most shocked about and learned the most from was the biosecurity week and I am very grateful that you have put on these courses.”
- Dionne Knight, USA
“As a relatively new alpaca owner this was just what I needed. It was a very thorough course and well organised. Claire, your presentation style is very clear and well paced. Your detailed knowledge, experience and passion is very evident.
Making this amount of quality content so accessible is excellent for those wanting to learn and advance their knowledge. I think it is excellent value for money, especially taking into account how much it would cost to travel and pay for accommodation.”
- Katy Fawcett, UK
“Fantastic course for beginner alpaca owners and experienced ones. It covers the gamut of health care considerations for camelids with fantastic case studies, illustrations and in-depth information. Claire is a great instructor with loads of knowledge!”
- Rita Soares, Campo Verde Alpacas, Victoria (Australia)
“I had a little knowledge from my own reading and research but wanted to complete this course before my first small herd arrives. I think this course is perfect for beginners and more experienced camelid owners alike, everyone will learn something! I now feel more confident about embarking on my alpaca owner journey armed with the further knowledge and understanding I have gained. I would strongly recommend!”
- Lianne Patten, Lincolnshire (UK)
“This course proved so useful as an opportunity to build on my knowledge of all aspects of alpaca care and to look at making further on farm improvements as a result of new learning. Claire's presentations were very clear and informative and were so interesting with plenty of time for asking questions too. Would highly recommend the course to anyone who already has or is thinking of getting their own alpacas. “
- Liz Berry, Fullwood Alpacas, UK
COURSE OUTLINE:
Module 1
Introduction to Cria Care
Includes different methods of handling, general husbandry, routine herd health procedures that are essential to looking after camelids, and an intro to basic dental care.
Module 2
Preparation for the Cria Season
In this module, we will discuss the anatomy and function of the camelid gastrointestinal tract, and their unique adaptations. We will cover the key nutritional requirements of camelids, explain terminology, and consider how to feed animals with differing needs. You will learn how to use some simple tools to help you balance the ration fed.
Module 3
What is Normal for Newborns?
This is one of the most critical areas of managing camelids. In this module, we will discuss what parasites need to be managed, and how to develop a parasite control strategy that is tailored to your own farm.
Module 4
Congenital Problems
Biosecurity is a fundamental process to consider as part of your herd health plan. In this module we’ll talk about the risks, and precautions that you can take both to limit the spread of any potentially infectious disease that may occur on your farm and to limit transmission onto your farm from outside.
Module 5
Problems Related to Inadequate Nutrition
In this module, we will discuss the different types of mange, and how to recognise and manage it. We will also consider other potential skin problems that camelids may experience.
Module 6
Premature Crias
In this section we discuss what you can do as an owner when things go wrong and you find yourself dealing with a sick animal. We consider the diagnostic tests that are available, discuss field therapeutics and also discuss a number of selected scenarios that you may be presented with.
Module 7
Premature Crias
In this section we discuss what you can do as an owner when things go wrong and you find yourself dealing with a sick animal. We consider the diagnostic tests that are available, discuss field therapeutics and also discuss a number of selected scenarios that you may be presented with.
Module 8
Premature Crias
In this section we discuss what you can do as an owner when things go wrong and you find yourself dealing with a sick animal. We consider the diagnostic tests that are available, discuss field therapeutics and also discuss a number of selected scenarios that you may be presented with.
Learn all this. Experience better success!
COURSE INVESTMENT: Invest in your knowledge and your animals' health for just £147 +VAT!
If more than one person from your family or farm would like to take the course, discounted pricing is available. Please ask.
Full course notes are included as downloads and will be available to delegates once registered for the course.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Follow the link below! If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
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