Birthing & Young cria workshop

This is a veterinarian-led one-day workshop with a combination of theory and practical sessions to be held at Meon Valley Alpacas, Grooms Cottage & Stables, Midlington Hill, Droxford, Hampshire, SO32 3PU. Starting at 10am and finishing at around 4pm.
The following elements will be covered:

• Care of the dam in the last couple of months of pregnancy
• Signs of birth and the birthing process
• Assisting at birth
With opportunity to put the theory into practice using dummies and stillborn lambs
• Cria’s first hour, incl. resuscitation, basic checks, navel care
• Post-birthing check of the dam
• Cria’s first days, incl. disease, development, colostrum uptake
• Recognising birthing defects and what they mean
• Practical techniques for nursing, incl. stomach tubing
• Checklist and Action Cascade: when to call the Vet
• What should be in my Cria Kit?

The tutors will be Karin Mueller (MRCVS), with contribution from Karen Oglesby

The Costs is £ 95.00 includes course notes and practical sessions, drinks available throughout the day, but bring your own lunch. Any additional participants from the same farm pay only £ 80.00 – that is a discount of over 15%! There will be a maximum of 15 places.

Payment in advance, please, by cheque made out to P&K Mueller.
Mail to: Camelidworkshop, 11 Bank Avenue, Somersham PE28 3DH.
Further details available from :
Phone: 01223 337641 (K. Mueller, daytime)
E-mail: camelidworkshop@salixorion.co.uk