Research





Alpaca Breeders of Southern California

 
 
 
 
UNITED STATES - US
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SoCalpaca members are dedicated and committed to furthering the understanding of alpacas. Research into medicine, fiber production, husbandry and market share occur throughout the United States and abroad. Listed are just of few of the research projects occuring now or in the near future. Read about them at your leisure, contribute to them if you feel inspired to do so.  
 
Alpaca Milk Research Project $1.00
Click Here for Product Details! Nutrient Composition of Alpaca Milk: An Original Research Proposal by Elise Chad

Nutrient Composition of Alpaca Milk: Changes Over Three Months.

An Original Research Proposal by: Elise Chad

Objective: to determine changes in the nutrient composition of alpaca milk over a three month period.

Purpose: determining the nutrient composition of alpaca milk and how it changes over time will potentially help in two areas: 1) a better understanding of the natural composition of alpaca milk in order to make better milk replacers and 2) a better understanding of the nutrient composition of milk which is necessary to calculate the nutrient requirements of lactating dams.
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Alpaca Research Foundation $1.00
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Alpaca Research Foundation

Since its inception, ARF has been dedicated to funding medical and scientific research aimed at improving the health and vitality of North American alpacas. Only research that is conducted and evaluated under the peer-review process is funded and 100% of donations to ARF go directly to alpaca research.

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Just three of the current research projects ARF helps support 

 

Identifying Gross Chromosomal Rearrangements that Result in Infertility in Camelids

 

Sequencing of BVDV Strains Isolated From Persistently Infected Alpacas

 

Studying Anemia-Causing Parasite