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The 2nd Global Camelid Conference for Owners

[ON DEMAND]

You can elect to pay in Euros or US Dollars at Checkout. 

NOTE: All delegates will have access to downloadable proceedings (course notes).

Learn from the best camelid vets from

all over the world

This conference took place on 30th/31st January and 1st February 2025, but in case you missed it, we have been able to make the Conference presentations accessible to you after the event! You will get access to the full recordings as well as the conference proceedings (notes from each speaker) available as downloadable PDFs within our learning portal. You will have access to the Conference recordings until the end of February 2026. On check-out, as a special bonus, you will be offered the option to purchase access to the 2024 Conference presentations too at a 50% discount. 

Conference 2025 had a specific focus on camelid genetics. This is an area in which there have been considerable advances in knowledge over the last 10 years. Our speakers are involved in cutting edge research in this field. There's an introduction to genetics session too to help you understand the rest of these talks so don't miss this one!

Also hear from Michelle Carman about ground-breaking research on the use of the Barbervax vaccine to help in control of Haemonchus, from Anne Gemensky Metzler on eye problems, and from Jane Vaughan on reproductive management. Bob Van Saun will be speaking about the effects of nutrition on fibre quality. And there's even more....!

There’s something here for everyone, whether a beginner or an experienced owner, and the talk timings are designed to enable everyone from around the globe to tune in.

List of Speakers

MICHELLE CARMAN

OSU

Topic: Parasites and Vaccines: A New Potential Tool for Haemonchus contortus Management

CHRIS CEBRA

VMD MA MS DACVIM

Department Chair - Clinical Sciences, Oregon State University Glen Pfefferkorn and Morris Wendorf Endowed Professor in Camelid Medicine Topic: TBC

ANNE J. GEMENSKY-METZLER

DVM MS DACVO

Professor and Section Head of Comparative Ophthalmology,

The Ohio State University

Topic: The Camelid Eye & Eye Problems in Camelids

GUSTAVO A. GUTIÉRREZ REYNOSO

PhD

Profesor Principal del Departamento de Producción Animal Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Peru Topic: Developing genomic tools for alpaca breeding

WARREN JOHNSON

PhD Animal Ecology

Research Scientist, Consultant, Writer Past Research Scientist at Smithsonian Institution and National Cancer Institute

Topic: Recent insights and applications of molecular genetic approaches in the in situ and ex situ management and conservation of camelids

ERICA MCKENZIE

BSc BVMS PhD DACVIM

Professor, Large Animal Internal Medicine

Oregon State University

Topic: Comprehensive Neonatal Cria Care

KYLIE MUNYARD

B. Sc (Hons) PhD

Associate Professor, Curtin Medical School, Perth, Australia

Topic: An introduction to Genetics for Camelid Owners

Colour Genetics in Camelids (2 hours)

ANDY NIEHAUS

DVM MS DACVS

Professor in Food Animal Medicine and Service Head, The Ohio State University

Topic: Ears and Equilibrium: Exploring Otitis and Vestibular Disorders in Camelids

ELLY PO

DVM DACVIM MRCVS

University of Cambridge

Topic: A journey inside the camelid body: anatomy for owners.  

BRIAN W DAVIS

PhD

Assistant Professor of Biomedical Genetics; Head, Veterinary Medical Biorepository, Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine

Topic: Big data comparative genomics in old and new world camelids

TERJE RAUDSEPP

PhD

Professor & Director of the Molecular Cytogenetics Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University

Topic: Alpaca chromosomes and chromosomal disorders

BOB VAN SAUN

DVM MS DACT DACVN PhD

Professor of Veterinary Science and Extension Veterinarian, Pennsylvania State University

Topic: What do we know about nutrition and fibre in camelids?

JANE VAUGHAN

BVSc (Hons) PhD MACVSc

Cria Genesis

Topic:

Yard versus paddock mating

CLAIRE E. WHITEHEAD

BVM&S MS DACVIM FHEA MRCVS

Director, The Alpaca VetTopic: Planning for Herd Health

Testimonials from 2nd Global Camelid Conference 2025

  • I attended the first conference in 2024 and enrolled again for this year's event. It didn't disappoint. 14 experts from around the world, shared their knowledge and research findings on a wide range of topics. I particularly enjoyed the session on camelid anatomy and where else could you get an hour lecture on eyes, followed by another on ears! Brilliant stuff. Roll on 2026. Peter Stoneman, Amazing Alpacas

    - Peter Stoneman, Amazing Alpacas, United Kingdom

    This conference brought contemporary research and practice together on a range of important and relevant topics, particularly with respect to genetics. I found the genetics presentations and discussions incredibly valuable and I look forward to taking my learning from this conference forward through on-farm practice and by contributing samples to assist further genetics research and knowledge. A brilliant conference, thank you Claire for organising and to all of the presenters and participants.

    - Jane Ackland, Everlong Llamas, Australia

    An interesting and thought provoking conference, suitable for a variety of depths of existing knowledge.

    - Kate Brookes, Mullacot Alpacas, United Kingdom

    It was great to be able to learn from experts around the world without having to travel and thanks to the recording watch whenever suits us. Looking forward to next years conference!

    - Andreas Rueedi, Alpakahof Bern, Switzerland

    The conference is absolutely amazing and is filled with so much knowledge that I get to help my own vet, by sharing what I learned, from all the wonderful speakers.

    - Olivia McCarthy, Sunrise Alpacas, Canada

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