I’m really proud of the courses I’ve developed over the last 20 years — because they’re exactly what I wish I’d had when I first started keeping alpacas.
Like many new owners, I made my share of husbandry mistakes. But I learned — step by step — how to keep my herd healthy and thriving. That journey took me from reading every book I could find, back to university, and into research projects when hardly anyone in the UK was studying camelid parasites.
Now I want to share that hard-won knowledge with you.
Whether you’re completely new to parasite testing or have been analysing your own samples for years, you’ll find something here to build your confidence and deepen your understanding.
You might be looking for:
Practical advice on lab equipment and testing techniques
Guidance on which parasite tests or flotation solutions to use
A refresher to confirm you’re on the right track
Or the chance to take full control of your herd health with same-day, reliable results
You’ll find free downloads, videos, PDF checklists, online courses, face-to-face coaching in my lab — and even the occasional fun quiz!
From FREE downloads and Parasitology postcards
Short taster movies, primers and PDF files with toolkits, recipes and checklists to get you started on your parasite journey. Learning new skills starts with small steps, let me be your guide.
A set of 10 full colour postcards with multiple parasite egg images on each card. Write you lab notes on the back! For those already set up with on-farm analysis, - a little identification help.
I've been delivering the Introduction to Parasitology Course for almost 20 years.
For those camelid keepers unable to travel to my lab in beautiful Lyme Regis, I'm recreating the Course as an online version.
For those who want to spend a day with me in the lab, bringing their own herd faecal samples to analyse together, that option is still available!
and if you'd like to register for a future Course, join my mailing list at the bottom of the page.
"Thank you so much for such a fantastic day! Your practical approach and in-depth knowledge made this such a fun, Informative and interactive day! Beating Donal in the quiz was an added bonus!"
"Introduction to Parasitology. What an amazing one-day course. Sue explained everything so well. I am confident that I can test my own herd more regularly. I can not recommend this course enough. Go for it. You will have fun, learn lots and provide your herd with improved health care.
"What an amazing day with Sue in the lab. I learned so much & laughed a lot too! It's so good to know I can keep a check on the alpacas in my care and avoid unnecessary routine worming."
"Sue is an enthusiastic, amazing and highly knowledgeable teacher - the one day course is amazing, much recommended!!"
"What a brilliant day!!! Thank you so much Sue - you're an inspiration! I have come home absolutely buzzing....& have started eyeing up spaces in the barns for my own 'lab'!"
"An AMAZING course run by such a knowledgeable lady! A useful and interesting as well as thoroughly enjoyable day!! Would recommend it to any alpaca keeper."
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Introductory Parasitology Courses to elevate your husbandry. Become more aware of the gut parasites that can impact your herd and how that impact varies with the seasons.
Perfect if you yearn to learn but you're not in the UK. Or maybe you are in the UK but don't have time to travel or take the Course in Lyme Regis. Now you can learn camelid parasitology from the comfort of your own home! From lab set-up, sample collection, making solutions, understanding the science, the golden rules of testing, through to calculating eggs per gram and identification. Watch and rewatch from the comfort of your own home at a time that suits you—full supporting PDFs including equipment lists, solution recipes, microscope tips and narrated presentations.
I've got you covered.
Join me for a day in the lab in Lyme Regis, UK. After a few hours of theory, demonstrations, videos and short practical sessions, together we will analyse samples from your own herd. Learn how to identify the main camelid parasites of veterinary importance and more. Learn to spot the artefacts you don't need to treat so you don't waste time and money on unnecessary medications.
You learn how to analyse herd samples effectively and accurately, and take away your first valuable herd data to inform your ongoing herd husbandry!
Test your understanding and parasite knowledge with some fun quizzes and puzzles. It might be testing protocols, parasite identification of just fun alpaca stuff, Go wild!
Very soon, you may be able to capture information about your herd. No more blanket worming. No more waiting for test results. No wasted medication and costs of unnecessary treatments! See you in the lab!