Improving the efficiency of reproduction and breeding in alpacas

  • 28 pages

  • Published: 2 Jul 2002

  • Author(s): Vaughan, Jane

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This report presents new information on ovarian follicular wave characteristics in non-pregnant female alpacas and introduces a practical protocol based on progesterone to control ovarian follicular growth. The protocol allows for fixed-time mating. The Australian alpaca industry will benefit from more efficient utilisation of genetically superior males and females and faster dissemination of improved genotypes throughout the national herd.