After more than 16 years in the alpaca business and with a herd of 450 alpacas, Park View is excited to announce it's Second Annual Production Sale.

for this fantastic opportunity to acquire high quality alpacas from one of the country's largest and most winning herds. Also learn valuable information about alpaca selection, setting herd goals and understanding the complete EPDs, not just the fiber stats.

At the sale, choose from an array of major show COLOR CHAMPIONS including 3rd- and 4th-generation champions. This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Many of Park View's ribbon winners and show string animals will be available. You can find production females (some with crias at side), many award winning herdsires, starter packages and special values; there are alpacas for everyone’s budget. Choose a free herdsire with a package of females! Terms available.

Setting & Refining Herd Goals & Finding the Right Alpaca

Assessing Your Alpacas - Finding the Strengths & Weaknesses

Understanding and Using Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs)

Brett Kaysen has been an influence in the alpaca community on many levels since 2001 when he brought his professional animal science background to the alpaca livestock industry. He travels coast-to-coast teaching seminars on alpacas. Brett also holds an instrumental position with the AOBA Judges Training Program where he teaches Oral Reasons and Conformation.

Certified in both IAJS and AOBA as a halter, fleece and performance judge, David has judged over 20 shows in the US and Canada. David now works full-time in the alpaca industry dividing his time between his ranch, volunteering on the AOBA board and teaching seminars. In 2006 together with his wife Brenda they started ACE, Alpaca Continuing Education, which provides cutting edge training and education for the alpaca breeder.

Saturday, July 17th   8:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 am Alpaca Viewing & Sale Starts ALL DAY Individual evaluations with David Barboza and Brett Kaysen 10:00 am Setting & Refining Herd Goals & Finding the Right Alpaca ~ To know what alpaca is best for your program you need to understand what your herd goals are. Both new and experienced breeders will benefit from a better understanding of personal herd goals. Noon LUNCH 2:00 pm Assessing your Alpacas - Finding the Strengths & Weaknesses Students will use hands on techniques to evaluate alpacas. Combine phenotypic evaluation and understanding of pedigree and show records to find your alpacas strengths and weaknesses. 5:00 pm Sale ends 5:00 pm Social hour (wine, beer, and hors d'oeuvres) 6:00 pm Pacific Northwest Salmon Dinner     Sunday, July 18th     9:00 am Continental Breakfast 9:00 am - Noon “Victory Lap” sales opportunity ALL MORNING Individual evaluations with David Barboza and Brett Kaysen 10:30 am Understanding and Using Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) in Breeding Programs ~ Alpaca breeders need to use all of the tools available when making breeding decisions. EPDs are a valuable tool adding predictability to breeding decisions. Learn what EPDs offer the alpaca industry as well as how to submit and use EPD data. 1:00 pm Event ends

We recommend staying at the Wilsonville Inn & Suites.
It's $79 to $84. Reservations for Saturday, July 17th.

More places to stay: Wilsonville Oregon OR Hotels & Motels

Address:
19811 Olmstead Rd. NE
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 638-3692

Unable to attend but interested in buying?

Please contact Brenda or David Barboza of RanchoNC Alpacas - they can provide you with an expert evaluation of the alpaca you are interested in.

Home Phone: 209-772-3918
Brenda Cell: 209- 612-9100
David Cell: 209-614-9100