Accoyo Alpaca-an alpaca whose bloodlines originated with breeder Don Julio Berreda at Accoyo in Peru. The Accoyo herd has been recognized worldwide for their excellence and the Accoyo bloodlines are coveted by alpaca breeders globally.
Agisting-The act of boarding alpacas on an established farm or ranch.
AOBA-Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association.
ARI-The Alpaca Registry, Inc.
Cria-A baby alpaca, usually five-months-old or less.
Fiber-The fleece of the alpaca.
Fiber-quality Male-A male that lacks desirable genetic qualities for breeding, used only for fiber production or as a pet or companion animal.
Fleece-The entire coat sheared from an alpaca at one time.
Herd Sire-A male with desired genetic qualities used for breeding.
Maiden female-A young female alpaca that has not yet produced a cria, or that is pregnant with her first.
Weanling-A weaned alpaca, under one year of age.
Yearling-An alpaca between one and two years of age.
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