What makes for a healthy herd?

What makes for a healthy herd?

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Alpacas feel safe in numbers.

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They should be allowed space to express natural behaviours.

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Alpacas should have access to clean adequate grazing, fresh water and shelter from the elements.

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All animals should be monitored daily to ensure they are free from pain or disease.

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A healthy herd will be vaccinated annually, monitored regularly for presence of internal and external parasites, have their toe nails trimmed and be body condition scored regularly.

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Alpacas also need Vitamin D supplementation throughout the year, particularly throughout the winter  months.