Vet and assistant conducting an eye surgery on a geriatric alpaca patient using the Shearing & Procedure Table
Shearing and Procedure Tables enable alpaca owners to shear their herd at their leisure in a safe manner for both the
alpaca and the owner. Our Shearing and Procedure Table was designed for portability, ease of use, compact storage capability and safe use
with the least amount of strain on the owners and alpacas.
The Alpaca
Shearing and
Procedure Table is an indispensable piece of equipment
for alpaca owners. The table assembles and disassembles
easily for transport or storage, and can be stored in area less than
6" in width when the legs are removed. The
Shearing and
Procedure Table can be
easily transported in the bed of a pickup truck. Extension arms on
either side can be adjusted to accommodate both large and small
animals. The top is an 'hourglass' shape, which enables the shearer
easier access.
The
Shearing and
Procedure Table top is constructed on an ingenious hinge device, enabling
the shearer to strap the alpaca safely in place while the top is
vertical, then swing both table top and alpaca to a horizontal
position for shearing. The table top will pivot vertically to either
side. The shearing table comes complete with a nylon abdomen support
for safely securing and releasing your alpaca, and four adjustable
leg restraints.
The Shearing & Procedure table also works well for veterinary procedures such as surgeries and geldings.
NOTES on use of table as shown in video and pictures below:
While there are lots of people (4 or 5) show using the table in the video and pictures, Debbie, our farm manager & I can put the grumpiest pregnant female on the table by ourselves. It takes some practice & coordination but works just fine. It may be easier with less people once you have a system down.
With the “cranky ones” we always tether the feet first before tipping the table. If the alpaca is less cranky/more low key the feet can be restrained after tipping the table. See the instructions for use of the table below for more info on the two options.
Tips From The Pro
Q - How do I minimize shearing cuts?
While a nick or two is normal and acceptable over the course of a day's work, responsible shearers should strive to minimize skin cuts. There are several ways to accomplish this. I'll speak in general at first then get specific.....(Read More) Q - How often should I oil my shears?
The goal is to provide adequate lubricant to keep things moving along (literally) but not so much as to be wasteful or incur fiber contamination. One should always obey manufacturer's recommendations in literature provided with.....(Read More) Q - How can I reduce second cuts?
Good shearing can be broken down into about four principles.....(Read More)
Dimensions:
Table top is approx 4’x8’ & will fit in the bed area of a full size pick up or anywhere a sheet of plywood will fit. Table height is 30" in the horizontal position.
"This shearing table is affordable and
effective! I have shorn several hundred head of alpacas each spring
comfortably for the past several years on this table. It is easy to
break down and reassemble and carry with me in my Suburban or
mini-van all over the state and beyond as I shear for others. We
have also used it at home on the farm for toenail trimming for the
particularly uncooperative alpacas and for restraint while trimming
teeth or performing some veterinary procedures."
Jodi
Jeff & Jodi Wever
Poco Lago Alpacas
Knightstown, IN
Shearing and Procedure Table in Use
A Pictorial
Belly strap in place and ready to tip
Holding head, starting to tip table
Table tipped almost all the way and about to lock in horizontal position
Table locked in horizontal position and alpacas legs restrained, hold the head in place at all times
Rolling alpaca to other side by rolling up on their stomach then over
Leg unrestrained and table moving back toward vertical
Keeping tension on the belly band and holding the head as the table approaches vertical
Table is back to vertical and belly band will come off momentarily
Also works on young children, although not the intended use or recommended!
We sheared 75 alpacas in the last two weeks and would not have been able to do it if not for the table.
Great for my knees and back and my husband and son-in-law think it is the best thing since sliced bread!
We were kind of scared off the shearing table by some horror stories but I have bad knees and my husband has had two cervical fusions being on the ground shearing is really rough on the bods. We thought we would give it a try and now we wish we had it for the last two years. It is a breeze to use and much easier on us and the alpacas.
Thanks
Robin
Richard and Robin Vasquez
R & R Ranch LLC
325B Denio Avenue
Gilroy,CA 95020
Phone: 408-842-5233/ Cell 408-710-0676/710-7911 A Ranch of Distinction
www.LoveThemAlpacas.com
Chutes include all strap need, accessories are for replacement only
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