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So yesterday (August 18th, 2009), AlpacaNation released a Beta version of a feature that allows members to add information to animal listings that before were not available. Some of the new menus include: -Lineage Chart -Cria/Offspring - Show Awards (coming soon) - Listing History ————————————— There are still quite a few flaws in the Beta version, particularly links that do not lead to [...]  Don and Julie Skinner, have over the years attempted to establish their own breed standard for the Alpaca industry. To help promote this concept, and also educate others they have published an annual ‘Making of Champions’ brochure outlining everything from fleece types, to key breeding traits. As owners of Snowmass Alpacas in Sandpoint, Idaho; the Skinners [...]  Okay, so Skin Biopsy testing has been going on in the U.S. for a few years now, what do we think of it? EXPENSIVE ! …..I know about $300 per SB……….Im with you there. The average alpaca scores around a 38 follicles sq/mm. An exceptionally dense alpaca has above 65 follicoles sq/mm. Personally , we have not done any Skin [...]  Accoyo America Calendula sold for $52,000 The prestigious annual event, kindly hosted by Greg and Diana Mecklem of Pacific Crest Alpacas is over until another year. As expected, average prices were down for the sale which in precedent is known for its high-priced Accoyos (and rightfully so if you ask the right people). Some have said the [...]  Sales posted within the minute of closing bid. Refresh your page for the most up-to-date results: Lot 1: Accoyo Liliana – $20,000 – Full Accoyo fawn Legacy daughter 
Most ranchers are seen as old school, set in their ways, and suspicious of change. Are alpaca breeders like that? Perhaps some are, but there are also many alpaca breeders taking advantage of social media these days. What is social media? Social media is defined by Brian Eisenberg as “platforms for information and relationships, not for [...]  The last article’s comment brought up an interesting point about retaining fineness. We have a term we use for that, we call it Lingering Fineness. Put this term in your repertoire of important traits to add to your breeding program. When you think about it, Lingering fineness is one of the most important alpaca fiber traits that [...] |
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