Parasitology Courses
Introductory, Advanced and Refresher Parasite Identification Courses
Join the hundreds of alpaca and llama keepers/breeders who have attended the Introduction to Parasitology Course and can now effectively collect and analyse samples, quickly, on their own farms.
Click here to contact Sue to book your Course for 2025
What’s special about these Courses
As a graduate Science teacher, Sue is passionate about successful outcomes in the laboratory. Many people are put off science from an early age, not because they can’t do it but because the learning wan’t tailored to their needs.
Laboratory skills
Sue has developed a laboratory teaching method known as ‘TRINOCULAR ANALYSIS’. This is an essential tool to master parasitology techniques in a short time.
Let me explain… Trinocular microscopes are state-of-the-art tools that allow you to transmit, via a camera connected to the microscope, images of the parasites on screens in very high definition. So when you are working with Sue in the lab, she becomes your second pair of eyes. This allows you to master an efficient microscope technique, parasite identification is confirmed and Sue has the opportunity to improve your technique and ensure achievement of precise identification and calculation of parasite burden.
When you get home
When you return to your own farm you do NOT need a trinocular microscope, in fact a basic microscope will suffice. Once you understand the identification principles of the main parasitic gut species, you can work with fairly simple equipment.
Taking the Course step by step, you will leave with new found skills, confidence and a smile.
Take a look at a few of the many alpaca & farm animal owners, veterinary nurses and vets who have attended my practical, parasitology courses over the last 15 years!
If you would like to book a training day with Sue, just get in touch!
If you would like to reserve a day in the lab contact Sue today by clicking the link below
alpacalady@live.co.uk
Current Courses
Introduction to Parasitology
Advanced Parasitology
Refresher Parasitology Course
Parasitology at home (demonstrations and short Course at your alpaca group venue (contact Sue for details)
Introduction to Parasitology Course is open to all, giving you all of the knowledge and skills required to conduct your own ‘on-farm’ alpaca and llama faecal analysis.
Advanced Parasitology Course builds upon the Introductory Course increasing your knowledge of physiology, tests, parasite morphometrics and much more.
For more details or to book your lab day, contact Sue at alpacalady@live.co.uk
What you need to know...
No previous scientific knowledge is necessary. Dozens of alpacas owners from the UK and Europe have attended these Courses, at the end of which, they are successfully able to quickly perform tests on their own farm. All equipment for the course is provided.
