Breeding Alpacas

The following links contain important information on Animal Health, Husbandry & Welfare for breeders.

The following information pages were supplied by the Australian Alpaca Association and contain important information for new and established breeders.

Latest News & Events

May 2, 2012

12th – 20th May 2012 During National Alpaca Week alpaca farms all over our region will be opening their farm gates to the public. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone considering owning alpacas, or just wanting to learn more, to get up close and personal with these extraordinary animals. For a list of farms [...]

April 30, 2012

The weather was kind to the exhibitors at the 2012 Hawkesbury Show on Saturday. A great day was put on by the Hawkesbury Blue Mountains Region with over 120 animals being judged. Congratulations to all in our region that made the effort to support this show and well done to those who took home ribbons. [...]

April 23, 2012

SC&H Region Education Day Gastrointestinal Worms 26th May 2012 Our region will conduct an education day on gastrointestinal worms in alpacas. This notice is to gauge the interest of region members in attending such a course. The day will cover: Description of the common worms affecting alpacas Worm Life cycles Symptoms of infection Plans to [...]

April 6, 2012

Come and visit us at the Alpaca Showcase in the dairy pavilion at the Royal Easter Show. You can see shearing demonstrations, spinning & weaving, things to buy and of course lots of alpacas. We hope to see you there and don’t forget to tell your friends.