In 1996, the purchase of a herd of
alpaca by family members started our deep and enduring attraction to these
incredible animals.
In 2002 we started Tarraganda Lodge Alpaca and have
since created purpose built infrastructure at Tallong NSW.
Specialising in grey and black Huacaya, our dedication to
breeding strong, well conformed alpaca and the ongoing development towards
advanced coloured Huacaya fleece, has been rewarded by many successes at highly
competitive shows.
Our
Commitment to Alpaca Industry...
We are members of Australian Alpaca Association (AAA) Ltd.
Participants of Q-Alpaca Biosecurity Programme. Registration
No. 05/0029
In 2005 Libby was appointed Chair of AAA Ltd Animal Health,
Husbandry & Welfare Committee responsible for national animal health
initiatives and biosecurity.
Libby has authored a number of alpaca health articles that have
since been reproduced by overseas associations and she is frequently requested
to talk on animal health, husbandry and biosecurity at industry
and new breeder workshops.
Libby has represented the Australian Alpaca Industry at extensive
animal industries forums and state government consultative committees.
Recognising a gap in affiliated services
for alpaca breeders, Libby in partnership with Tracy
Pratt of Tallo Alpacas started Camelid Health Supplies (Aust)
supplying Australian and overseas alpaca breeders with animal health and
husbandry supplies.
In 2007 Libby was elected to the AAA Ltd Board of Directors and held
the national portfolio of Animal Health, Husbandry & Welfare for two years. Since retiring from the Board of Directors, Libby continues in the position of Chair of Animal Health, Husbandry & Welfare Reference Panel and is the AAA Ltd representative on the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) National Consultative Committee.
