Artificial insemination in alpacas (Lama pacos) : a report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation / by Jane Vaughan, David Galloway, David Hopkins
Introduction and review of the literature -- Collection of alpaca semen -- Characterising alpaca semen -- Storing liquid alpaca semen -- Freezing and thawing alpaca semen -- Artificial insemination of alpacas -- General discussion
Summary
The primary aim of this project was to develop the technology for artificial insemination in alpacas in association with acceptable pregnancy rates following AI. The project was broken down into 5 steps to achieve this aim: 1. Consistent and reliable collection of semen; 2. Characterisation of semen to allow selection of suitable ejaculates for preservation; 3. Chilling of alpaca semen; 4. Freezing of alpaca semen; 5. Artificial insemination of females
Notes
"November 2003"
"Rare Natural Fibres is one of 19 research and development programs in RIRDC's portfolio"--Back cover
Project no. given on cover as: AAA-1A
Bibliography
Bibliographical references: pages 83-90
Notes
Also available in an electronic version in PDF format via the Internet at: http://www.rirdc.gov.au/reports/Index.htm
Research supported by funding from the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (project no. AAI-1A) and Australian Alpaca Association
2003 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation
