Premium Alpaca
LEFT: Four breeders who attended the South Australia Premium Alpaca fleece collection day.
The final component is the marketing and promotion of the quality fibre.
the Australian wool industry (Kondinan 1998). The breeding principles rely on the science of
genetics that tell us it is far more effective to measure the very traits that form the breeding objectives rather than select for traits that are merely correlated to the desired fleece traits (Hynd 1997). In other words, if you want to decrease fibre diameter, then you should measure and select for fibre diameter – not indirect traits that might be related to fibre diameter. In addition, the Premium Alpaca approach can also
involve the advanced breeding system of Genetic Improvement Fleece Technology (GIFT) (Vallely 2009). This system involves reducing ‘across fleece’ variation by testing for three recognised sites over the alpaca. It also incorporates reducing the incidence of coarse fibres by measuring ‘across staple’ variation. To this end, a significant number of alpaca
breeders who have adopted the concept have recorded substantial improvement in their fleece statistics. It might be noted that some of their fleeces have sold for more than $AU150.00 (2010)
Ian Horner
Experienced shearer available for the 2012 season. Small and large herds catered for. Also injections, feet and dental care. Friendly, reliable service.
Available in Europe until April 15th
Email:
hornerian@ymail.com 01963 351743 or 07974 314211
www.alpacashearing.co.uk
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