Alpaca FAQ
Have a question about alpacas you need answered? Or are you just getting into the industry and not sure where to start?
Head on over to our handy FAQ guide and find the answers you need.
Tasmania region vets
The following veterinarians have experience treating a variety of alpaca related health issues around Tasmania.
Alpaca biosecurity
No matter what the purpose of your alpacas or how many you have, it’s necessary that you practice best on-farm biosecurity and animal health and welfare to safeguard your herd, and the entire alpaca industry from biosecurity threats and diseases.
Through implementing on-farm biosecurity practices in your alpaca herd, you’ll protect the health of your livestock, limit production losses and help maintain market access for Australia’s alpaca producers.
Shearing and processing
The love and popularity of alpaca fibre is on the rise. Combining softness, warmth and strength, alpaca fibre has all the benefits of wool without the itch. Available in natural colours but easily dyed, there’s many elements that alpaca fibre can be used for.