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24.01.2022 Sheep Grazier Warning. Make sure little crias have shelter. Heavy rain and cold weather is forecast. Warning to Sheep Graziers for Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts... Issued at 11:31 AM EST on Wednesday 29 April 2020 Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas: Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts Sheep graziers are warned that cool to cold temperatures, rain and showers and fresh northerly winds, shifting southwesterly from the west today, are expected during Wednesday and Thursday. Areas likely to be affected include the Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West and Central forecast districts and parts of the Mallee, Wimmera, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions. https://www.eldersweather.com.au/warnings/vic/idv29000

24.01.2022 Are your herd details up to date in ealpaca? It is ideal to update individual alpaca’s details whenever needed but once or twice a year it is recommended you do... a Herd Inventory, found in the Manage Herd section of eAlpaca. This feature allows you to go through your entire herd and quickly update colour changes and changes to the animal’s status (eg. Dead, Sold, Non-Breeding, Exported). Note Sold should only be used for alpacas which have been sold off register that is, to someone who is not going to be using them in a future breeding program typically those sold as pets, herd guards or for meat. If you sell an animal to a non-AAA member, but who is considering joining the AAA in the future, you should use the Animal Transfer process. Non-Breeding can be used for males being castrated or females that are considered unsuitable for breeding. #Ealpaca #AustralianAlpaca See more

23.01.2022 Get those registrations up to date people. 3 months to get your records up to date.

20.01.2022 Time to get those entries in guys and girls.

16.01.2022 FEE AMNESTY! Did you know that there will be a change to some registration fees from 1 January 2021? Get in to register all animals that are over 24 months ol...d now at the special reduced price of $23! After 1 January there are changes to the fee to register an animal over 12 months of age. See the Fee Schedule: shorturl.at/civV2

13.01.2022 #FocusOnFibre #AlpacaFibre #AustralianAlpaca #Skirting #PreClassing

12.01.2022 What’s better to do during lockdown than get all your cria registered? A great opportunity to get your herd all up to date via your login on eAlpaca https://www.ealpaca.com.au

12.01.2022 Stage 4 Covid 4 Restrictions - Metropolitan Melbourne Permitted industry activity - State Government, Victoria. Agricultural Open (for onsite work)- must have C...ovid Safe Plan Farming including operations connected with agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, irrigation, permaculture, apiculture, grains, fibre production, dairy, fishing, aquaculture and livestock Agriculture and farming support business, including and not limited to on-farm consultants, livestock agents, agronomists, SHEARING CONTRACTORS, trades services and contracting businesses Animal feed production, transportation, packaging, sale, and feeding (including livestock and pets); For further information on your Covid Safe Plan go to https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au//premiers-statement-business-r

11.01.2022 Thank you to our volunteers The AAA cannot run without our amazing volunteers. Whether you sit on a regional committee, a board committee, a youth group, a jud...ge or youth judge, you convene a show, you volunteer at a show in any capacity, you help out in the office, you contribute to a newsletter or our website, you mentor our youth, you are one of our Directors, or contribute in another way to making the AAA amazing - THANK YOU! See more

10.01.2022 Shearing soon? The AAA has developed a set of guidelines and operational protocols to reduce the risk of COVID transmission in shearing sheds. Download the protocols and find more information about shearing during COVID on the AAA website. #Shearing2020 #FocusOnFibre

09.01.2022 Did you know that alpaca make amazing guardians for sheep and other animals? The alpacas ideally should be introduced to the pregnant ewe flock about 4-6 weeks ...before lambing to allow time for bonding. However it is never too late to introduce a pair of guardian alpaca to a flock - even after lambing or kidding has begun. Alpacas can improve lambing and kidding percentages by 15 30%. Looking at the current lamb prices, a couple of guards will pay for themselves in no time! Check our alpaca advice sheet on the AAA member's portal #AustralianAlpaca #HerdGuard See more

09.01.2022 Due to the upcoming move of Scotch Group Director Andrew Munn overseas we are no longer accepting fibre of any kind at our collection point in Warrenbayne. Once we have new collection facilities in place we will post here with details

08.01.2022 Wangaratta Show Cancelled!

08.01.2022 A great opportunity to learn about soil in an online format. Registrations close soon for this online webinar https://growgreatfruit.us5.list-manage.com/track/click

08.01.2022 Animal Movement Educational Video Points to remember - Communication and Teamwork between handlers is important - Reduce stress of the animal by drafting them e...fficiently and not forcing them to run for long periods of time - Always remember to close/lock the gate Enjoy

07.01.2022 Have you started thinking about worm testing this season? With a little bit of rain and the warmer weather, worms are already back in abundance in some areas. W...e encourage everyone to enact their worm management plan for the warm wet season soon to be upon us. Remember that AAA members can get a free copy of the worm R&D from the AAA #AustralianAlpaca #LearnOnWednesday #parasites See more

07.01.2022 REMINDER!! 4 DAYS LEFT! Did you know that there are progressive discounts for registrations of females under 24 months and active males - the more you register ...in a financial year, the cheaper it gets! We are coming up to the end of the financial year, so you have just 4 DAYS to take advantage. #BuildTheHerd #AustralianAlpaca #BenefitsOfMembership See more

05.01.2022 Hey Guys and Girls, the committee hopes you are all fit and well and coping as well as possible during these trying times. We just wanted to touch base and say that we are working on some new ways that we can deliver support and education to as many of you out there in our region as possible in this new landscape that we find ourselves in. The use of technology needs to be our friend moving forward and we are exploring ways to help us deliver useful content to those who seek it. Watch this space for more updates soon. Stay safe at home and give your alpacas a hug.

05.01.2022 To all our members and friends of our page, please see the latest announcement regarding this years Royal Melbourne Show.

04.01.2022 We are very disappointed to announce that the National Show will not go ahead in its usual format in 2020. Unfortunately, the show cannot proceed due to the COV...ID-19 physical distancing rules. With 2 judges, handler and ring steward around the one animal we would be unable to protect our judges and exhibitors in the ring. The Board wanted to give our members as much notice as possible as we are aware that some of you may be thinking about booking accommodation and making travel arrangements. Keep an eye out for details about a "mega" fleece show to be held towards the end of 2020.

02.01.2022 VCR UPDATE VCR Committee Nominations & Annual Regional Meeting (ARM) Nominations Due: September 24, 2020... ARM Date - October 25, 2020 Format - Online Zoom Meeting (Further meeting details being announced soon) All VCR Members have been emailed today by Jonathon Provis-Vincent (President) with an update on the region and some details on the VCR Committee Nominations. The Nomination form is attached to this email. If you need to have the nomination forms sent to you again, please contact the VCR Secretary (Sally Provis-Vincent) via [email protected]

02.01.2022 #MemberBenefitMonday End product information and support fibre, fibre products and end product (yarn, garments), and meat. The AAA wants all aspects of the industry to flourish. #AustralianAlpaca

01.01.2022 Interesting post about alpaca teeth and feeding from Dentist Allison Quagliani.