Alpaca Genetics Articles
1: Tears of the Alpaca
"Dogs have breed standards, cats have breed standards, sheep have breed standards, and heck...," the speaker paused dramatically for added effect, "...even rats have breed standards." Laughter! Many of those sitting in the audience nodded in agreement. "It's time for the growing alpaca industry to formulate and adopt such a breed standard," those nods said.
2: Mr. Paca Pinto
Dear Ingrid,
I've read several articles on genetics and am still somewhat confused. What is a locus? Also, what is an allele? Can you explain these terms very briefly in layman's language?
Sincerely,
Not A. Scientist
3: From Peas to Shoes to Alpacas
You vaguely remember the lesson. While the biology teacher droned on about Mendelian Gene Action, you allowed your mind to drift. What was so important about Gregor Mendel's discovery anyway? You didn't intend to grow peas, no animals were being bred at your house, and you certainly did not intend to pick your future spouse based on Mendelian or any other genetic principles.
4: Breeding for Diversity
"The greater the variability of the genomes in a population, the greater the likelihood of survival of the species in changing and hostile environments."
-Mahlon B. Hoadland, 1981
5: Blood Counts
Part I - Breeding and Genetics: Introduction
6: Stud Male Selection
The selection of a stud male is arguably the most important decision a breeder will make.
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