Author:
Education & Training Sub-Committee
Australian Alpaca Association Limited, Australia

Date of Publication:
2008

Publication:
Australian Alpaca Association Limited

Excerpt:
Keeping alpacas on a good plane of nutrition is essential for healthy reproduction as well as minimizing variations in the diameter along the length of the staple. Sudden changes in diet can result in sickness, foetal stress and tender fleece. Seasonal changes in dietary quality and quantity make it essential to monitor your animal’s body condition.

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