…made on the features and strengths you require in your herd sire, and taking into account the amount you are prepared to pay, the search is on. In many instances…

…fences as do other animals, nor do they tend to put their heads through fencing in search of greener grass! Electric fencing and barbed wire is not required, and not…

…animals to see exactly how much toxin they can safely handle. Long-term consumption of low levels of spores can be as dangerous as short-term consumption of a high spore level…

…blood test can be done to confirm pregnancy. Ultrasound scanning is another device to determine pregnancy. Gestation is normally around 11½ months, but cria can be born full term up…

…The term “stud” can be applied to a number of different, but related situations. It can be applied to a single animal, when the term “stud” means an entire…

…in the search for food. If you live in an area that is prone to snow, you will need to provide your alpacas with shelter, and provide them with hay…

…the cria of those females. In 2015, following enhancements to the IAR(NZ) where a Parent Verified logo was now displayed in the Registry search engine, and pedigrees also displayed this…

…Fig 1: Emaciated. This animal is in trouble! You may need veterinary advice to ensure survival, and that there is no long term damage to internal organs. Fig 2: This…