- Two breeders' use of follicle density as a selection tool for fineness and uniformity. more »
- One of the benefits of objective measurement of phenotypic alpaca traits is that the resulting measurements can be collected and analyzed for additional insights that can benefit the industry as a whole. Breeders who commission these analyses of their animals, as well as the organizations that provide them, play an important role in advancing the understanding of alpaca trait relationships and their possible underlying genetic links. more »
- Information on the relationships between micron, curvature, crimp frequency and character. more »
- Line breeding is common practice among most domesticated and indeed undomesticated animals throughout the world. There are even specific references in the Bible explaining how some races were established. A small number of alpaca breeders have ventured down the path of linebreeding, however, the topic linebreeding is relatively uncharted territory in the Australian Alpaca industry. This paper will attempt to provide an overview of the key considerations and implications for a linebreeding program. more »
- Alpaca, cashmere, silk, wool, cotton and polyester-filled quilts were compared for warmth, temperature balance, warmth to weight ratio, handle/drape (snuggle), softness and moisture absorbency. more »