Approved activities Category
1. Body weight 2

2. Body condition

  • visual assessment
  • condition scoring
  • ultrasound


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3. Growth 2
4. Body proportions 2
5. Pulse or bloodflow 2
6. Respiration 2
7. Skin temperature 2
8. Age by dentition 2
9. Scrotum and testicles (palpation) 2

In order to weigh alpacas they will need to be walked through the race and into the crush. Routine weighing is generally done to:

  • monitor growth rates
  • match nutrition required with nutrition supplied
  • provide data for analysis and planning.

Crias (newborn to 6 months) can be weighed using a cria cradle (sling and fish scales).

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