Publications
The AAA has a variety of publications, from magazines, research and general content. Click the images below to find out more about each publication.
World of Alpacas Magazine
Suri Fleece Length for Showing Survey Report
The recent survey of suri owners conducted by the Board and SJC, in regard to fleece length for showing. The survey was conducted by AnnMarie Ashton Wyatt, who carried out the analysis on a pro-bono basis. The contribution of AnnMarie is greatly appreciated. the full survey report can be accessed below:
Research & Development
Studies on Gastrointestinal nematodes (“worms”) of alpacas
Jane Vaugh, Mohammed Rashid and Abdul Jabbar, September 2018
Alpaca fleece length attributes for processing and the relationship with assessment in the show ring
A 2018 report entitled “Alpaca fleece length attributes for processing and the relationship with assessment in the show ring” written by Dr Bruce McGregor
Improved tenderness of alpaca carcases using combined processing techniques
Tamara Biffin, Dr Melanie Smith, Dr Russell Bush and Dr David Hopkins September 2019
Improved tenderness of alpaca carcases using combined processing technique
Castration methods and welfare of alpacas: towards an appropriate solution
Dominique Blach and Shane K Maloney, September 2017
Code of Welfare for Alpacas and Llamas, Australia 2016
Australian Alpaca Veterinarians
Quantitative Genetic Analysis of Micron
Blowout in Alpacas
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, June 2013
Properties, Processing and Performance of Rare and Natural Fibres
A review and interpretation of existing research results
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, October 2012
Improving Production Efficiency, Quality and Value-Adding of Rare Natural Animal Fibres
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, December 2011
Inheritance of White Colour in Alpacas — Identifying the genes involved
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, July 2011
Advancing Artificial Insemination in Camelids, especially alpacas
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, October 2012
Conference Proceedings
2014 Alpaca Excellence Conference Proceedings 2014 Alpaca Excellence Conference
World Alpaca Conference Proceedings – 28-30 March 2008 WAC Proceedings 2008
1990 Industry Seminar Proceedings – Glenorminston Ag College, Victoria – 1990 Industry Proceedings