2025 GALA CONFRENCE
October 30 - November 2
Cleveland, Ohio
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
Our Headliners!
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 - non traditional camelid care!
- Veterinary Acupuncturist
- Veterinary Medical Aromatherapy
- 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 cattle
- GI surgery of cattle
- Spastic Paresis in cattle
- Urolithiasis in goats Bladder and urethral surgery
John Mallon - trainer extraordinaire! Is there anything John doesn't know about llamas!?
Tami Lash - preparing you and your lama for the obstacle ring!
Fiber Arts
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!
