The ALPAKA.PRO Blog
Solid knowledge about alpacas and llamas: husbandry, breeding, fiber and health.
Law & records9 min read
Alpaca Herd Register in Germany: Rules & Form
The alpaca herd register (Bestandsregister) in Germany: who must keep it, what § 45 Viehverkehrsverordnung requires, the January 1 count and retention.
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Husbandry & animal health8 min read
Shearing Alpacas: Timing, Process & Aftercare
When to shear alpacas? The practical guide to timing, preparation, a safe shearing process, fleece sorting, the health check and aftercare.
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Research & medicine8 min read
Alpaca Nanobodies: Antibodies in Medicine
What are nanobodies? How special antibodies from alpacas and llamas contribute to approved drugs, flu research and new antivenoms.
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Sustainability7 min read
Is Alpaca Wool Sustainable? The Real Footprint
Is alpaca wool sustainable? Two peer-reviewed life cycle studies show the carbon footprint of the fiber, honestly explained instead of marketing claims.
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Fiber & care7 min read
How to Wash Alpaca Wool: Care, Drying, Storage
How to wash, dry and store alpaca sweaters: why alpaca stretches out, why it is blended with wool or nylon, and how to hand-wash it properly.
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Behavior & cognition8 min read
How Smart Are Alpacas? What Studies Show
How smart are alpacas? Detour tests, observational learning in llamas, voice recognition and training reveal what alpaca intelligence really is.
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Working animals & herd7 min read
Guard Llamas: Protection From Coyotes & Foxes
Guard llamas against coyotes and foxes: how effective they are according to the Iowa State study, and how they compare to livestock guardian dogs.
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Animal facts7 min read
Alpaca vs Llama: The Key Differences
Alpaca vs llama: how do you tell them apart? Ears, size, fiber, temperament and uses compared, plus the right terms and an honest myth check.
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Fiber & wool8 min read
Alpaca Wool: Properties, Fineness & Care
Why alpaca wool is so soft, light and hypoallergenic: fineness in microns, Huacaya vs Suri, warmth compared to sheep wool, and care tips.
Read articleBreeding & genetics9 min read
Alpaca Colors: Genetics & Breeding Pitfalls
Over 52 natural alpaca colors: why color says nothing about fiber fineness, and why Classic Grey and blue-eyed white are breeding pitfalls.
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Pasture & animal health8 min read
Plants Poisonous to Alpacas: Yew & Co.
Which plants are deadly to alpacas? Yew, ragwort, rhododendron, autumn crocus and buttercup at a glance, with symptoms and the hidden risk in hay.
Read articleBreeding8 min read
Alpaca Gestation Calculator & Breeding Guide
Alpaca gestation calculator plus the breeding guide: induced ovulation, mating, pregnancy checks and a gestation period of 330 to 370 days.
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Breeding5 min read
Alpaca Breeding Software: Pedigree & Matings
How alpaca breeding software helps: digital pedigrees, inbreeding avoidance, health records and mating plans. What to look for in an alpaca app.
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