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2010
The Benefits Of Alpacas In The Australian Environment This Century (5-Jan-10)
Alpacas are a new livestock industry offering small farmers the potential of higher levels of profitability and the opportunity to use the to better manage ecosystems in a regenerative and sustainable manner.
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Flock Protection Using Alpacas - Answers To Frequently Asked Questions (5-Jan-10)
During the last couple of years there has been an upsurge in interest in using alpacas to guard flocks of sheep and goats against loss of lambs and kids. This is possibly due to the build up in fox numbers since the mouse plagues and also due to the increased commercial value of lambs and kids.
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Selecting And Planning Your Farm For Alpaca (5-Jan-10)
The best climates for alpacas are those that are dry especially in the summer. Alpacas do not like hot, humid weather. As a general rule any areas in Australia where merino sheep are successfully grown should be suitable for alpaca.
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