Each year, a conference is held for new, experienced, and prospective camelid owners to attend sessions with camelid experts, veterinarians, discuss best practices in animal husbandry, and learn tips on successfully running a farm business.
The 2025 conference is being held in Cleveland, Ohio.
Save the date! More information to come!
See you there!
2025 GALA Conference Co-Chairs
Barb Baker & Deb Gaskill
Sponsorships
Vendors Registration
Photo Contest Registration
click here to reserve your room at the Wyndham Independence
6200 Quarry Lane, Independence Ohio
Please Note: The Wyndham Hotel is a CASHLESS hotel; all purchases must be put on your room tab or paid with a credit card.
Dr. Robert Van Saun, DVM - camelid nutrition guru!
- Ruminant nutrition
- Dairy herd health
- Metabolic disease
- Reproduction
- Nutrition reproduction interactions
- Small ruminants Llamas and Alpacas
Dr. Lisa Fox, DVM - Accredited Iridologist (it's fascinating)
- Veterinary Acupuncturist
- Veterinary Medical Veterinarian Chiropractor
- Equine Veterinary Medical Manipulation
Dr. Andy Niehaus, DVM - Professor, livestock surgeon, and farmer just like you!
- Ruminant surgery
- Dental disease of camelids
- Orthopedic surgery of camelids
Jeff Kuklenski - Llama trainer extraordinaire! Is there anything John doesn't know about training llamas!?
Tami Lash - Preparing you and your lama for the obstacle ring! Use your new skills in a Saturday Obstacle Class in the tent
Classes taught by hobbyists and award winning pros!
Expect opportunities to knit and crochet, weave, felt, rug hook, ice dye, and more!
- Friday night entertainment that will have everyone Rockin’ and Shakin’!
- A broad selection of vendors (the holidays will be around the corner!)
- Live Auction that always has us always jumpin’ and jiving’ over a plated dinner on Saturday night! Plan to open your wallets for this, and you will support GALA’s Camelid Medical Research studies and Government Relations!
- A photo contest showcasing GALA member's llamas and alpacas
- And more!
Members will be automatically added to the mailing list to receive notifications regarding the annual conferences and GALA news!
To become a member or make sure your membership status is up to date, reach out to Membership Chair, Miranda Brown at thellamalady@yahoo.com
By becoming a Lifetime member, you never have to worry about missing a beat!
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