Latest News & Events
National Alpaca Week Open Farms
May 2, 2012
12th – 20th May 2012 During National Alpaca Week alpaca farms all over our region will be opening their farm gates to the public. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone considering owning alpacas, or just wanting to learn more, to get up close and personal with these extraordinary animals. For a list of farms [...]
Another great day at Hawkesbury Show
April 30, 2012
The weather was kind to the exhibitors at the 2012 Hawkesbury Show on Saturday. A great day was put on by the Hawkesbury Blue Mountains Region with over 120 animals being judged. Congratulations to all in our region that made the effort to support this show and well done to those who took home ribbons. [...]
Gastrointestinal Worms in Alpacas
April 23, 2012
SC&H Region Education Day Gastrointestinal Worms 26th May 2012 Our region will conduct an education day on gastrointestinal worms in alpacas. This notice is to gauge the interest of region members in attending such a course. The day will cover: Description of the common worms affecting alpacas Worm Life cycles Symptoms of infection Plans to [...]
Alpaca Showcase at the Easter Show
April 6, 2012
Come and visit us at the Alpaca Showcase in the dairy pavilion at the Royal Easter Show. You can see shearing demonstrations, spinning & weaving, things to buy and of course lots of alpacas. We hope to see you there and don’t forget to tell your friends.
PROfarm Courses
March 27, 2012
PROfarm courses are delivered locally by highly skilled and respected NSW DPI staff. Many of the courses are subsidised to reflect the public benefits provided by the adoption of more sustainable farming practices. On-demand courses, tailored to the specific needs of individual groups, are also available. Some courses are eligible for FarmReady reimbursement grants. For a [...]
Camden Show Results
March 26, 2012
A great day was had on a beautiful sunny day at the Camden Show. The judge, Joanne Ham commented on the conclusion of judging how impressed she was with the standard of animals presented. The Supreme Championship was awarded to Ambersun Fortune Seeker shown by Millpaca Alpaca’s. All results can be seen on our Show [...]
Auction Open for Camden Show
March 7, 2012
You can now bid online for the Camden Show auction. So if you cannot be at the show you now have the chance of securing a service to one of the top stud males in our region. Check out the list of great stud males and Place Your Bid!
Showmanship & Handling at the Camden Show
March 5, 2012
This years Camden show will have a Showmanship & Performance Handling event, held on Friday 23rd. It is open to all school children and will be run by Jim Murray, a showman well known and loved by kids all over the state. It is exciting and inclusive for kids, who do not necessarily own alpacas, [...]
Fleece Region of the year
February 25, 2012
Congratulations go to the Southern Region who won the Fleece Region of the year competition at the Royal Canberra show with 742 points. However, congratulations should also go to our region who came in 2nd place with 712 points. Well done to all who entered fleeces for our region.
Canberra Show 2012
February 17, 2012
Only a few days until the Canberra Show. The first big show of the new year. It’s always a great couple of days of judging, catching up with friends and checking out the new junior alpacas. Watch out for the results of the fleece competition, hopefully our region can win the Fleece Region of the [...]