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Alpaca Breed Identification Guide

Alpaca farming requires understanding about the two main alpaca breeds, Huacaya and Suri. Huacaya alpacas, constituting 90% of the alpaca population, have a dense, wool-like coat suitable for knitting and weaving. Suri alpacas, less common with just 10% of the population, have smooth, lustrous fiber used in luxury fashion products. Identifying the breed contributes to successful farming, since each offers unique advantages depending on the farmer’s goals.

Keeping Alpacas Free of Liver Flukes

Liver flukes are parasitic flatworms that can cause major damage in alpacas. This article provides a comprehensive overview of identification, prevention, control, and treatment options against these dangerous parasites.

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