Alpaca articles
Showing articles about Alpaca and its breeds.
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Ten Tips for Avoiding Vaccination Pitfalls
1. Clean, new syringe - do not leave syringes lying around. Open them just before using and be efficient.
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Apr 26, 2015
Deafness in Camelids
Deafness has become a well-recognized disorder in llamas and alpacas.
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Apr 26, 2015
Alpaca Facts
Life Span: 15 - 20+ years - Height: 32"- 39" at the shoulder - Birth Weight: 10 - 17 pounds - Adult Weight: 100 - 190 pounds
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Apr 26, 2015
Suri and Huacaya
The two types of alpacas are huacaya and suri. Both have fleeces that are soft and virtually free of guard hair.
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Apr 26, 2015
Alpaca History
Alpaca is a Spanish word derived from the Aymara name allpacu or the Quechua names pacos or pacoshas. The Aymara and Quechua people are today’s traditional owners of Alpacas.
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Apr 26, 2015
What's the difference between an alpaca and a llama?
Many people are confused about the differences between alpacas and llamas. The photo below of an adult llama and an adult suri alpaca should clear up some of the confusion.
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Apr 26, 2015