Author:
Steve Marshall
Stansbury Alpacas, Inglewood, South Australia, Australia

Date of Publication:
unknown

Publication:
Stansbury Alpacas

Excerpt:
Firstly, the halter design and fitting is of utmost importance. There are many different halters available on the market and some are far better than others. The halter should be of sufficient size and designed so that it fits high on the bony part of the alpaca’s nose just in front of the eyes. This is to avoid pressure on the cartilage and soft tissue part of the nose which can lead to animal distress and behavioural problems. The strap around the back of the alpacas head should fit around the back of the head, behind the ears and not be able to slip down to the back of the neck. A fixed lead ring under the alpacas jaw is recommended to provide a safe, secure place to attach a lead that will not slip or constrict the noseband, as can happen with a moveable lead ring on halter that has overlapping straps under the jaw. The diagram below shows a correctly fitting halter.

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