SEAG are proud to present an online webinar, The Magic of the Rumen and Alpaca Nutrition, with Andrew Waterhouse from Waterhouse Feeds.

The webinar will cover:

• Understanding the Rumen, including the anatomy and function of the rumen, a comparison of the rumen in alpacas vs. other ruminants, and importance of the rumen in digestion and nutrient absorption;
• The Microbial Ecosystem, including the types of microorganisms in the rumen, the Role of bacteria, protozoa, and fungi in the digestive process, and how the microbial ecosystem benefits alpacas;
• Diet and Nutrition, including the optimal diet for alpacas to support rumen health, common dietary issues and how to address them, and the importance of fiber and forage in the diet;
• Health and Management, including signs of a healthy vs. unhealthy rumen, rumen-related health issues in alpacas, and best practices for maintaining rumen health.

Our speaker, Andrew Waterhouse, has 30 years of experience of applied nutrition in the Ruminant sector for both exotic and production species in agriculture. From a young age, he helped out in his family’s feed mill and worked his way up from packing and production of products, to getting involved in diet formulation and animal nutrition. He has a degree in Animal Science and Nutrition, and has helped build a brand that is used by many of the UK’s zoos and safari parks to feed a diverse and often endangered range of species.

All are welcome to join. There is also an event flyer that can be downloaded or placed on noticeboards.

There will be lots of opportunity for questions too, so please join us on Tuesday 4th February at 7.30pm. The event is free for SEAG members, non-members £5.