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Staff & Student Training
Who is this for?
If you are a farm park, sanctuary, wildlife centre, zoo or animal studies college, are based in the UK, have (or intend to have) alpacas and have people who would love to broaden their knowledge on best husbandry practices for alpacas, this is for you!
What will my staff/volunteers/students learn?
The content can be tailored to suit the needs of your organisation and the trainees. Topics covered can include essential day to day care required for look after alpacas, good care practices, best handling techniques,
routine husbandry over the seasons and breeding management. See the full scope of what can be included below...
What is the cost?
It may be possible for the training to be provided free of charge so please get in touch to discuss
What dates are available?
We can work with you to find a mutually agreeable day - if winter time during your quieter season works for you, that's not a problem!
How long is the training?
The training can be tailored to suit your staff or student needs
Where does the training take place?
Training can be provided at your premises
Alternatively, the training can be held on site at Fostings Alpacas, Kinnerton, Presteigne, Powys, LD82PF (please note in this case, training will be conducted under cover but exposed to the ambient outdoor temperature)
Get Google Maps directions here
Are lunch & refreshments provided?
Lunch provisions may depend upon where the training takes place and can be discussed if required
What do trainees need to bring?
The training typically includes practical handling outside with alpacas, so trainees need to wear sensible closed toe shoes and bring waterproof clothing
Training Topics
Please see below the topics that can be covered and tailored to suit the needs of the trainees
🦙 Alpaca 101
Alpaca terminology, social grouping, anatomy and conformation, males vs females
💚 Essential Requirements
Day to day care, social grouping, stocking density, land requirements, fencing, shelter and biosecurity
💸 Costs & Income
Cost of purchasing and keeping alpacas
🌿 Nutrition
Nutritional requirements, feed options, vitamin supplementation and pasture management
💚 Handling & Halter Training
How to correctly fit a headcollar and guidance on halter training as well as safe and kind handling techniques
💉 Routine Husbandry
Herd kit, safe catching and restraint, body condition scoring, nail trimming, shearing, teeth, vaccination summer and winter care
🦠 Parasites
An insight into the symptoms, prevention and treatments of the most common parasites and ailments; mites, abscesses, coccidiosis, gastrointestinal worms, liver fluke and clostridial disease
🦙 Practical Hands-on Session
Get hands on experience moving and handling alpacas
❓ Open Q&A
Ask anything alpaca-related that's still tickling your brain!
