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Lakeland Alpacas

Locality: Greenbank, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 420 839 030

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24.01.2022 Anyone looking for a quality appaloosa stud should not look past this guy!

23.01.2022 Queensland Shearing Update Due to storm and heavy rain activity as a precaution parts of the Birdsville track have been closed with an assessment on Monday for ...damage. The outcome of this will obviously control our departure date. We are still aiming to depart week beginning 17th August. If we have to push it back a little we will. We have also been made aware of another route via NT which we can now use as the NT government no longer considers the Brisbane / Logan area a Covid hotspot. It is at times like this the amazing alpaca community shines and we are so grateful to be apart of it. We have had many messages of support, offers of help along the way and sharing of knowledge/advice from people who do this journey regularly. This has included the amazingly generous offer of lending a Sat phone to ensure we stay safe if we run into trouble in some of these remote areas. You know who you are, thank you doesn't say enough.

20.01.2022 Beauty enjoying some delicious leaves!

20.01.2022 First cria of the year a lovely little girl from EPC Amaze, sired by EPC Domination. Not a great time of the year for birthing in QLD especially worsened by the humidity, but mum - who is a maiden- is doing a super job keeping them cool in the shade, as you can see she had a lovely hose and roll in the dirt this morning before giving birth.

20.01.2022 Mmmmmm, new born baby smell! so good makes you want nibble one of your own!

20.01.2022 OUR FRIEND, THE DUNG BEETLE Summer has now arrived, and with it comes the dung beetle. The dung beetle requires manure as a food source for their offspring. Th...e adults bury balls of manure down in the soil for their larvae to develop on. If you ever collect manure that has had dung beetles in it, youll see the holes in the soil. The activity of dung beetles is very useful in the control of the free-living stages of parasitic worms. In hot, dry conditions the aeration of manure pats by beetles is enough to fully desiccate the manure which results in the death of worm eggs and larvae. Therefore, if you have dung beetles on your property in summer, you no longer have to collect manure or harrow it. In cooler times, dung beetles may still be present and can lower the number of infective larvae emerging from pats by up to 74%. In your pasture management plan, you should aim to help and encourage dung beetles as much as possible. Not only dung beetles, but all the soil invertebrates that help to degrade manure. It has been found that over 200 different insect species call manure home, all which play an important role in manure degradation. One thing to avoid in summer is worming your animals. All classes of worming-drugs have a mode of action that means they are also toxic to a range of other organisms. Wormers are designed to kill nematodes (roundworms), and so drugs that pass out in the manure can have a toxic effect on free-living soil worms (such as earthworms). The mectin drugs (abamectin, ivermectin, moxidectin) are also toxic to insects, and so manure of treated animals can be toxic to a range of insects, including dung beetles. Different species of insect and nematode are affected in different ways. For example, dung beetles may still feed/aerate a manure pat of a treated animal however the beetle larvae die or undergo abnormal development. Overall, the presence of wormers in manure has a negative effect on the rate of degradation of manure. Therefore over summer, avoid worming your horses/livestock unless faced with a case of clinical disease. If you get FEC performed, it may be wise to increase the EPG cut off to 500EPG compared to the normal 200EPG. If worming is required, ensure that you collect the manure for the first week after worming to prevent ill effects from the high concentrations of drug in the faeces. This summer have a think about the humble dung beetle and the wonderful work they do. The world is full of species that thrive in what we consider waste these small but mighty creatures play some of the most important roles in ecosystems. Additionally, if you dont have dung beetles, there are places online where you can order them as well. A box of dung beetles in the post seems like such a nicer thing to receive in the mail than a bag of, well, dung. Bryan, R. P. (1976). The effect of the dung beetle, Onthophagus gazella, on the ecology of the infective larvae of gastrointestinal nematodes of cattle. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 27(4), 567-574. Bryan, R. P. (1973). The effects of dung beetle activity on the numbers of parasitic gastrointestinal helminth larvae recovered from pasture samples. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 24(1), 161-168. Errouissi, F., Alvinerie, M., Galtier, P., Kerboeuf, D., & Lumaret, J. P. (2001). The negative effects of the residues of ivermectin in cattle dung using a sustained-release bolus on Aphodius constans (Duft.)(Coleoptera: Aphodiidae). Veterinary Research, 32(5), 421-427. Strong, L. (1993). Overview: the impact of avermectins on pastureland ecology. Veterinary parasitology, 48(1-4), 3-17. Strong, L., Wall, R., Woolford, A., & Djeddour, D. (1996). The effect of faecally excreted ivermectin and fenbendazole on the insect colonisation of cattle dung following the oral administration of sustained-release boluses. Veterinary parasitology, 62(3-4), 253-266. Photo credit to University of Western Australia: https://www.uwa.edu.au//quantifying-ecosystem-services-of-

19.01.2022 New record: Largest parade of alpacas. 1,048 alpacas recently took to the streets of Juliaca in Puno, Peru for a parade organised by Comite FEGASUR 2019. Th...e Feria de Ganadería y Agricultura del Sur - FEGASUR (Southern Cattle Fair) celebrated its 58th anniversary with the thirteen provinces of Puno participating in the parade. The two species of alpacas participating were Huacaya (with fur that could be described spongy in appearance) and Suri (curly long hair). See more

19.01.2022 Last week we welcomed some new additions to the herd and we couldnt be more pleased. EP Cambridge Amaze, Grey Gums Hidden Treasure, Alpha Centauri Airlie, Aneko, Phenix and Elitealpaca Palila.

18.01.2022 Its been a few years since we put together a catalogue. Enquries welcome. http://bit.ly/Yaringa2020Catalogue

18.01.2022 We will be returning to shear in Queensland again this season and with the season a little over 7 weeks away (sorry) we will be contacting all our shearing clie...nts in Queensland in the next few days. Please watch for emails from us checking in on numbers to shear and providing shearing dates. If we did not shear for you last year and you want to utilise our services please get in contact soon.

17.01.2022 Another gorgeous girl from Pipers and Chief, shes such a cutie

16.01.2022 If you have fleece sitting your shed or don't know what to do with this year's clip, consider selling it to alpacafibre.com.au please visit the website to find out how to prepare the fleece and how much you can sell it for. Located in SA, contact me, James Wheeler from Kobler Alpacas or Susan Hease from Yaringa alpacas to discuss transport options.

15.01.2022 If you haven't contacted James for your shearing this year, please do it quickly!

14.01.2022 My crazy kids! shenanigans being overlooked by Lord Louis.

14.01.2022 Alpaca tongue!!

14.01.2022 Weirdest family photo ever! This is the madness when you have expectant mothers in with mothers and their 2-3 month old crias!

12.01.2022 Ever wanted to know a bit more about the Australian Alpaca Association and what we strive to achieve for Australian alpaca producers? Check out the short video below! #australianalpaca

12.01.2022 Are you interested in learning how to weave, felt or spin using alpaca fleece? Then this two-day workshop is for you! There are still places available, and the cost includes your workshop materials, morning/afternoon tea and lunch.

11.01.2022 Im doing it, Im doing it! Im going down and getting filthy! You wait ages for a nice black and look what happens!

11.01.2022 I love this little girl from Swinger and Legend. She does look a little suri but she does have tight curls near the skin so I'm hoping they grow through and it's just because she so fine

11.01.2022 Today we said goodbye to the oldest member of our herd- Jazzi (Hunter Jazzabell), at 20 years old we celebrate her life rather than mourn her passing. She was a beautiful, easy going and calm alpaca, I don't recall her ever spitting or getting into conflict with her herd mates and she always looked after the youngsters and even tolerated the young males getting frisky with her. She was happy and spritely until the very end. we will miss you Jazzi x

10.01.2022 Poor little bubba has been assigned her friendly fly for the day

10.01.2022 Another gorgeous girl from Pipers and Chief, she's such a cutie

10.01.2022 If you havent contacted James for your shearing this year, please do it quickly!

09.01.2022 What were the foreign objects that were stuck in Beaus intestine??? Beau was suffering from a complete gut blockage (foreign body obstruction) and we performed... an emergency exploratory laparotomy on him. Two small round black shiny stone like objects were removed from his descending small bowel (descending duodenum) via a procedure called an enterotomy. What on earth were these stones? These stone like objects were entreroliths. Never heard of these before? Historically, The native Incas used to think that these stones must have been swallowed, and in some cultures these stones were considered magic- thought to protect a person from another persons poison (since poison used to be a common form of murder). These prized stones were even made into amulets to protect the wearer from evil and witchcraft, and today, they are still used for ritual purposes as offerings from the indigenous people of the Andes. Now that you know the background behind these stones, what are they? Enteroliths are small mineral concretions that combine with plant material and animal tissue (hair) to form a smooth round stone. These small stones slowly develop over time in the stomach of camelids where layers and layers of mineralised material precipitate around some kind of object (usually a kernel) to form a stone. When these stones exist in the stomach, they are called gastroliths. It is common to find these tiny stones in the stomach of camelids. However, when a gastrolith manages to migrate from the stomach to the intestine we start to run into some major issues. Once the stone has migrated into the intestinal tract we call it an enterolith. What happens when a gastrolith migrates into the intestinal region? The stomach is rather large, so gastroliths can happily sit in the saccules (folds) of the stomach without causing much harm. When these stones accidentally migrate into the intestinal region we start to run into some major issues. The intestinal regions of camelids vary in width, and there are some major pinch points where the intestine narrows, making it rather easy for a little stone to get stuck. When this happens, we end up with a life threatening blockage. The start of the small intestinal (descending duodenum) and spiral colon (very narrow) are the most common areas where obstructions occur. The spiral colon is the part of the gastrointestinal tract where the faecal pellets are formed, and this area is FIVE times more narrow than other regions of the intestine. The sizes of these enteroliths vary from 1mm to the size of a small chicken egg (no kidding). Even and enterolith that is only 1cm in size is large enough to cause an obstruction in a camelid. Two large enteroliths were removed from Beaus small intestine (duodenum). These were 2cm and 3.5cm in size- clearly large enough to cause a complete obstruction. Some camelids may harbour many gastroliths over a lifetime, which may never cause an obstruction. Others may only form a few. Regardless, if migration of the gastroliths occurs and it obstructs the intestine, it must be removed surgically. Without surgical intervention, the animal may die within 2-5 days. In Beaus case, rapid medical intervention and an aggressive workup enabled us to diagnose him with a foreign body obstruction caused by enteroliths. It is important to remember that camelids are incredibly stoic animals. Unlike horses that show signs of abdominal pain in the form of colic with the slightest of gut upsets, camelids wont colic unless they are suffering from severe abdominal pain. We knew that for Beau to actively demonstrate signs of colic, it was time to slap on the surgery hat. Most camelid obstructions are sadly not diagnosed in time. In any alpaca that is regurgitating its food/vomiting, inappetent, lethargic and sitting on its own, we should be suspicious of gastrointestinal disease. The Lifestyle Vet - Providing an exceptional level of veterinary care for your beloved alpacas :)

08.01.2022 This alpaca and sphinx cat have formed the most unlikely friendship of 2019!

08.01.2022 Sold. Greystone maxi poo vac and John Deere ride on. I have only had my poo vac for about two years, it hasn't had excessive use and is still in great condition. I've cleaned the hose and tub after every use. It has a Honda engine and starts up first time everytime. Make picking up alpaca poo so easy and is easily emptied into a pile. The John Deere is so handy to leave the vac hitched onto and ready to go. It has no deck (we took it off) this makes it easier to manoeuvre and travel through grassy paddocks. Its recently had a service, runs well but it is an old farm workhorse, its never let us down but the paint has peeled off the foot plate and the seat is worn but I really haven't added much extra on for the JD. Must be sold together. If you have any questions please ask or visit Greystone website for more info.

07.01.2022 Hi guys, I have some really nice alpacas for sale at the moment, all the ones pictured in this post and more; from great pets or starting your alpaca breeding or showing interests. Check out my website for complete listings and information; feel free to ask me anything, I'm happy to bundle packages. Mums and cria, weaners and young pregnant females. Can help with delivery. Ongoing care available. Let me know if you're chasing something you can't find on my website. Thank you.

06.01.2022 Some of the babies around the farm. Growing up so quickly and looking fabulous!

05.01.2022 Poor blossom had a complicated birth yesterday but ended well, all overseen by Mercutio the baby inspector () a beautiful big girl

04.01.2022 I'm doing it, I'm doing it! I'm going down and getting filthy! You wait ages for a nice black and look what happens!

04.01.2022 Alpacas are in the camelid family with llamas and camels. Here are some super interesting facts about camels.

04.01.2022 If you have fleece sitting your shed or dont know what to do with this years clip, consider selling it to alpacafibre.com.au please visit the website to find out how to prepare the fleece and how much you can sell it for. Located in SA, contact me, James Wheeler from Kobler Alpacas or Susan Hease from Yaringa alpacas to discuss transport options.

04.01.2022 Am extremely interesting read on how tolerant eggs and larve are in certain conditions. And an excellent website in general if you need you need to educate yourself on worms!

04.01.2022 We have the opportunity to get a few animals into NSW and QLD late September so if there is anything you have seen us promoting that you like the look of, send me a PM to discuss.

03.01.2022 Tune in to watch!

02.01.2022 How Many Teeth Does an Alpaca Have? Alpacas have a total of 30-32 teeth comprising of six incisors in the lower jaw, six fighting teeth and 18-20 cheek teeth. For more information about alpaca dental anatomy have a look at https://www.alpacadentist.com.au

02.01.2022 How painful would this be? Have you ever had mouth ulcers? Did you know alpacas can have their cheeks and tongue damaged from sharp molars? ... This photograph shows an ulcer on the inside cheek of an alpaca. I have identified the sharp points on the teeth that have caused the damage! This alpaca was really thin. It could not eat enough to maintain its bodyweight due to pain whilst chewing!

01.01.2022 Last week we welcomed some new additions to the herd and we couldn't be more pleased. EP Cambridge Amaze, Grey Gums Hidden Treasure, Alpha Centauri Airlie, Aneko, Phenix and Elitealpaca Palila.