Alpaca University
Breeding alpacas is fun. But it’s also a lot of hard work, too, when you want to make a living from it. We are committed to supporting new and existing alpaca ranchers who purchase or breed with our alpacas, to continue the unrelenting pursuit of genetic excellence in the collective North American herd of alpacas. Here you can find a plethora of resources to help you learn about breeding and raising alpacas, as well as building and marketing your alpaca farm.
Building Superior Genetics at Your Alpaca Farm
What are EPD's? (Estimated Progeny Differences)
How to Accurately Select for Alpacas with High Breeding Value (PDF format)
Macho’s: The Father’s Lineage Accoyo’s Caligula and Cconchatanca’s Hemingway
About the Studmaster Male Program
Practical Alpaca Breeding
Pure Blood - Part I: The Mechanics of Inheritance
Pure Blood - Part II: Pure Blood or Pure Money Measurement
Pure Blood - Part III: Breeding Systems
Pure Blood - Part IV: Industry Goals
Genetic Improvement in the Alpaca Industry by Chris Tuckwell (PDF format)
In Search of the World's Finest Alpacas
A Conversation with Don Julio Barreda
Alpaca Herdsire Selection: The Art and The Science
Alpaca Breeding for Genetic Gain
Our Future: Alpaca Breed Standards or Flip of the Coin?
A Standard of Excellence
Alpaca Fleece
4 Generations to the Finest Alpaca Fleece
Color Inheritance by Gene Linkage
Measuring Microns
The Studmaster Fleece Report
Alpaca Fiber from the Textile Point of View
Breeding for Color
Theory of Colour Inheritance in Alpacas
The Role of Crimp in the Textile Process
Some Views on Evaluating Suri Fiber
The Case For Crimp
Crimp Versus Crinkle
Measuring Fibre Curvature: Key Issues
Fiber Testing Terminology
Alpaca Business and Marketing
Alpaca Tax 2008 - Why Not Let Uncle Sam Help You Buy Your Alpacas
Alpaca Taxes 2008: Section 179 Deduction
9 Ways to Get More from Your Alpaca Website
Elements of a Successful Alpaca Website
Generating Exposure for Your Alpaca Farm with Press Releases
Building an Alpaca Web Site: Get It Right From the Start
Find the Right Alpaca Web Site Design Firm for your Farm
