Author:
Australian Alpaca Association Ltd

Date of Publication:
2007

Publication:
Australian Government Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC)
(Now called AgriFutures Australia)

Excerpt:
Increasingly, the focus is on accelerating genetic improvement, aiming for improved fertility, higher fleece weights, finer fleece and robust animals with higher carcase weights. Whilst the market has focussed on stud sales during the establishment phase of the industry, there is increasing emphasis on production traits as the industry moves towards commerciality. Ultimately, as in their native home of Peru, alpacas will be bred for fleece, meat and skins and Australia seeks to position itself as an international market leader in all production traits.

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