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Blood Draw for DNA
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What is the preferred site for a blood draw for DNA? I've heard terms such as "cards" floating around, but I don't have large animal clinical procedures til next semester so any advice would be helpf…

Started this discussion. Last reply by Robin Vasquez Jan 10.

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Hi Maryann, Thank you very much for your very informative response! You answered just about every question I had, and the rest I can find on that website. I didn't take a sample on shearing day becau…

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Replied Oct. 21, 2009

Alpaca Show question
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Are there age restrictions on certain shows? I have a BEW male that I would love to show in Owatonna, MN next spring, but seems to me that most of the packies at the show last year were very young. A…

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Tracey Koehler Oct. 22, 2009.

 

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At 2:44pm on October 17, 2009, Tracey Koehler said…
That is just great. I know Sandy, not personally, but from online. I feel like I know her well. Nice lady.
I have a little BEW guy myself and his fleece is amazing.
I think the blue eyes are neat it is too bad there is such a stigma about them. After all they are a fleece animal, who cares what color the eyes are?
Great getting to know you. Talk soon, Tracey
At 5:12pm on October 16, 2009, Donna Killion said…
Welcome Nikki. Very nice people here!!
At 5:02pm on October 16, 2009, Tracey Koehler said…
Hello there, just wanted to take a minute to welcome you and offer my friendship. If there is anything that I can do to help you please do not hesitate to ask. The 4-H boys are great fun. Are you planning to add females and start breeding or are you just concentrating on the males for now? Looking forward to getting to know you better. Tracey
At 12:30pm on October 16, 2009, sandy kunath/glacial ridge alpacas said…
i have lots of odin baby pics i can email you them if that's what you need?

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Robin Vasquez replied to Nicki Blowers's discussion 'Blood Draw for DNA'
I get most of mine from the umbilical cord off the placenta. You need to do this right after the placenta drops. That is my preferred method. If I don't get it at that time I use the tail stick.
January 10
Rick Horn - All American Alpacas replied to Nicki Blowers's discussion 'Blood Draw for DNA'
If you raise the tail too high, you cut the blood supply. Here's what we do: One person restrains the alpaca. The other has a needle with the guard I use for giving shots. The tail is pumped, much like jacking up a car. That fills the vein. The vein…
December 23, 2009
Tracey Koehler replied to Nicki Blowers's discussion 'Blood Draw for DNA'
OK , I have tried the tail and have had no luck. What am I doing wrong? Center of the tail about a inch up from the base. I have done the ear vein and gotten plenty for the cards but thought the tail may be better.
December 21, 2009
Heidi Christensen replied to Nicki Blowers's discussion 'Blood Draw for DNA'
You can also do the tail vein and, I am told, the ear. I have never tried the ear, but can get whatever I need out of the tail.
December 17, 2009
Maryann Marsh replied to Nicki Blowers's discussion 'Blood Draw for DNA'
I am thinking you mean were on the animal do you draw blood? We have always done it about midway down the neck on the right side but recently we have been doing it from under the tail. This is much easier and fine for DNA since you dont need to have…
December 17, 2009
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Blood Draw for DNA
What is the preferred site for a blood draw for DNA? I've heard terms such as "cards" floating around, but I don't have large animal clinical procedures til next semester so any advice would be helpful! Thanks!
December 17, 2009
in search of some good straw to bed down these boys for the winter!
November 5, 2009
Tracey Koehler replied to Nicki Blowers's discussion 'Alpaca Show question'
Geez, I did not go down far enough. Maryann already answered your questions!
October 21, 2009
Tracey Koehler replied to Nicki Blowers's discussion 'Alpaca Show question'
Hi Nicki, I too have a BEW male, he is just 4 months old. There is not reason that you could not show him. I do not believe that gelded males can be shown in halter classes. But if there are kids performance classes they can be show. That is more ab…
October 21, 2009
Nicki Blowers replied to Nicki Blowers's discussion 'Alpaca Show question'
Hi Maryann, Thank you very much for your very informative response! You answered just about every question I had, and the rest I can find on that website. I didn't take a sample on shearing day because I hadn't acquired him yet. But I will see if Sa…
October 21, 2009
Maryann Marsh replied to Nicki Blowers's discussion 'Alpaca Show question'
Nicki, You can show your BEW if he is intact. Be aware that MANY people feel that sending a BEW in the ring is sudden death. It has been said that some judges don't like seeing it because of the genetic trait but the AOBA rules don't disqualify or…
October 21, 2009
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Alpaca Show question
Are there age restrictions on certain shows? I have a BEW male that I would love to show in Owatonna, MN next spring, but seems to me that most of the packies at the show last year were very young. Also, can gelded males be shown or no? Just don't k…
October 18, 2009
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October 18, 2009
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How many alpacas do you own?
1-5
In case of evacuation, can your farm be used for short term boarding??
Unfortunately no :(
What is your farm name?
Blowers Family Farm
What is your name?
Nicki Blowers
Where is your farm located?
Waseca, Minnesota
What kind of alpacas do you raise?
Huacayas
Tell us more about yourself!
We currently have 3 intact male huacaya alpacas, that are used for 4H projects and fiber boys.
 
 




































 

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