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History of Alpacas

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The alpaca is one of four members of the camelid species of South America.

Business

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The alpaca business is multifaceted. Learn how others made their way to success.

Selecting Your Future by Selecting a Herdsire



Marketing

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Unless you're in the alpaca business as a hobby, generating animal sales is a priority. And creating sales requires marketing.

What is Marketing?

Investment Potential

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Learn more about the investment potential of alpacas.


Tax Advantages

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Learn how the numerous tax advantages of alpaca ownership makes this business opportunity a very attractive one.

Husbandry

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Good husbandry should be the first priority in an alpaca business. Included here are husbandry tips on topics including: alpaca vaccination, deworming your alpacas, alpaca shearing, and transporting alpacas, plus much more.

HaSu's Recipe for Shearing Success

Selecting Your Future by Selecting a Herdsire

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Alpaca Fiber

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The value of alpaca fleece is the economic underpinning of the future alpaca market. Learn to breed for the best fiber, assess it,  prepare it, process it, and so much more.

Don't Let Micron Madness Crimp Your Style

HaSu's Recipe for Shearing Success

Genetics and Reproduction

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Genetics and heredity are the basis of sound breeding decisions. Although there is still much that is unkown in alpaca genetics, advances are being made.

HaSu Establishes New Breeding Tools - EPDs

Selecting Your Future by Selecting a Herdsire

The Genetics of Gray Alpacas  



Breed Standards

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A Breed Standard defines a highly productive animal, and sets targets that encourage breeders to make good selection decisions.

Getting Started

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So, you're ready to purchase your first alpacas? Find answers to the most common questions new breeders have and even answers to questions you didn't think to ask.

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Medical

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Information related to your alpacas' health and safety

Lifestyles

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Raising alpacas can be financially rewarding. But the lifestyle is rewarding in ways that goes beyond money.

In Vestal Farm Charm Meets Hard Science



Shelters and Pastures

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Mother Nature evolved the alpaca to withstand harsh climates with poor forage. Although Alpacas do not require much, there are certain things you need to consider.

Fiber Arts

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There are an unlimited number of creative things one can do with alpaca fiber. Not only is it valuable, it can be fun.

Felting; An Ancient Art for a Modern Industry

Alpaca Fiber Spring Easter Egg Craft Project  

Easy Alpaca Craft Projects for Farm Open Houses  


Books and Magazines

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Members' favorite books and magazines
 


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