Alpacas are fascinating animals, but they require special management. This AgGuide takes you behind the scenes, explaining the "why" alpaca management.
A basic guide to some of the skills and practices of alpaca production. This guide covers information on alpaca production including health, breeding and farming, nutritional needs and breeding to improve fleece.
| Title | Farming alpacas AgGuide |
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| Pages | 140 |
| ISBN | 978 1 74256 399 2 |
| Catalogue number | B939 |
| Year published | 2013 |
| Publisher | NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development |
| Price | $40.00 - OUT OF STOCKAUD (inc GST) |
| Paperback / Hardback - $40.00 - OUT OF STOCK | Buy now |
| eBook - $20.00 (iPad/iPhone) |
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| eBook - $20.00 (PC/Android) |
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