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OPEN HOUSE AT KANSAS STATE: MID-AMERICA ALPACA FOUNDATION AND “ALPACAS ON CAMPUS”

David E Anderson, DVM, MS, DACVS
Professor and Head, Agricultural Practices
Kansas State University

When is the last time you know of that tens of thousands of people got to interact with an alpaca in one day!

Thanks to the tremendous support of the Mid-America Alpaca Foundation and the “Alpacas on Campus” program at K-State, that is exactly what happened April 19, 2008. The Kansas State Alpaca Herd is funded through donations from MAAF and allowed the opportunity for the public to see how wonderful alpacas are - up close and personal.

Robert and DeAnn Baldwin of Fairview Farms Alpacas in LaCrosse, Kansas were on hand to represent the Mid-America Alpaca Foundation to answer questions and interact with folks attending the Open House at K-State and the College of Veterinary Medicine. They did a great job and it was a fun day to be sure. The alpacas seemed very interested in knowing why 20,000 people came just to see them!

The Open House is held every April at K-State and give the public an opportunity to visit first-hand with the Colleges and programs at K-State. There are many activities including interactive animal exhibits, games, entertainment, and, of course, the unsurpassed KSU ICE CREAM! Mark your calendar for next April and come to Manhattan, Kansas to see what all the fuss is about. Bring the kids and let them come to know first hand why KSU is the University for them and why Veterinary Medicine is in their future! We hope to see you here.