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Owned and managed by Ian Watt, the service specialises in:
- Property selection
- Farm layout and design
- Individual animal assessment for both new and established breeders
- Complete herd assessment
- Setting of breeding goals
- Measurement of breeding plans
- Establishment and management of breeding plans
- Sire selection
- Alpaca animal syndication
and the education and training of both new and established breeders in:
- understanding fibre
- fibre assessment
- fibre classing
- understanding and using objective fibre measurements as a breeding tool
- the genetics of fibre production, and
- breeding for superior fleece
Ian's experience in the alpaca industry includes:
- 14 years as an alpaca owner and breeder
- 18 months as regional President of the South Australian region of the Australian Alpaca Association (AAA)
- 12 months as a National Committee member of the AAA
- 4 years as National President of the AAA (currently Immediate Past President of the AAA)
- 12 months as official AAA observer to the Board of the Australian Alpaca Co-operative
Ian has spoken at numerous shows and events in Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America.
Ian has also conducted seminars and workshops across America in partnership with various alpaca breeders.
He is the Editor and Publisher of the International Alpaca Handbook.
Alpaca Consulting USA offers a truly independent consulting service to individuals and groups, and through the more formally structured seminar and workshop events.
For further information, contact Ian at
Alpaca Consulting USA
1540 San Bernardo Creek Road
Morro Bay California 93442
+ 1 805 772 1774
info@alpacaconsultingusa.com
