Alpacas – non-invasive measurement
Taking measurements from alpacas.
| Approved activities | Category |
|---|---|
| 1. Body weight | 2 |
2. Body condition
| 2 2 2 |
| 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).
Last modified date
27/02/2026
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