Breeder's
Edge® Auction
September 5, 6, & 7, 2008
Double "O" Good Alpacas
Gainesville, Virginia
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Friday, September 5, 2008 |
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11:00 am: |
Farm opens to the public
Registration and Breeders Edge® Bucks Raffle
Tickets
Alpacas available for viewing |
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12:00 - 1:00 pm: |
Luncheon Buffet |
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1:00 - 4:30 pm: |
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Seminars and Auction Preview:
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1:00 - 2:00 pm: |
Advances in Dynamic Splinting for the Treatment of Limb Abnormalities in Alpacas – Morgen Flynn, Dynasplint Systems Veterinary Division |
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2:15 - 3:15 pm: |
How to Be Bullish on Marketing Alpacas in a Challenging Economy – Julie Wassom, Grand Champion Marketing |
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3:30 - 4:30 pm: |
Auctions: The Best Place to Make A Better Buy – Mary Reed, Chagrin Valley Alpacas |
4:45 - 5:45 pm: |
Ask the Judge – Diana Timmerman, AOBA Certified Halter/Fleece/Performance Judge |
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Find out more about
the seminar topics and speakers
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5:45 - 8:30 pm: |
Southern Style Barbeque
Genetic Games Opening Ceremony
Alpaca Auction Bingo, Basketball, Paca Games |
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Saturday, September 6, 2008 |
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8:30 am: |
Farm opens to the public
Registration and Breeders Edge Bucks Raffle Tickets
Genetic Games Paca Games
Alpacas available for viewing |
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8:30 am: |
Coffee and Pastries |
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8:30 am - noon: |
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Seminars and Auction Preview:
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8:30 - 9:30 am: |
Alpaca Selection Tips – Diana Timmerman, AOBA Certified Halter/Fleece/Performance Judge |
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9:45 - 10:45 am: |
How Alpaca Breeders Can Get the Most
Benefit from the 2008 Economic Stimulus Package
– Linda Glass, CPA; and Linda Berry Walker,
WoodsEdge Wools Farm, LLC
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11:00 - 12 noon: |
How to Be Bullish on Marketing Alpacas
in a Challenging Economy – Julie
Wassom, Grand Champion Marketing
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Find out more about
the seminar topics and speakers
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12:00 - 1:00 pm: |
Luncheon and Q&A with Dr. Murray Fowler
Genetic Games Medals Awards Ceremony |
1:00 - 2:00 pm: |
Auction Preview and Cocktails |
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2:00 - 2:30 pm: |
Entertainment by Kelly King Productions |
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2:30 pm: |
BREEDERS EDGE® AUCTION |
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Sunday, September 7, 2008 |
8:30 am: |
Farm opens for private treaty sales, and animal pick-up |
8:30 am: |
Coffee and Pastries |
9:00 am - noon: |
Educational seminar
Parasitology, Infectious Diseases, and Poisoning – Murray Fowler, DVM, Professor Emeritus,
University of California Veterinary School |