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Supporting Alpaca Breeders

GIFT* TEST REPORT

PEDIGREE

Sire:

Denton

Dam

MIDSIDE TEST DATA

AFD:15.6 micronsSD:3.1 microns

CVD:19.7 % Comfort Factor100.0 %

Length:35 mm Curvature:48.8 dg/mm

SD ‘Along Fibres’:0.40 microns

SD ‘Across Sample’: 2.99 microns

SHOULDER TEST DATA

AFD:17.2 micronsSD:3.5 microns

CVD:20.4 %Comfort Factor100.0 %

Length:25 mmCurvature:47.4 dg/mm

SD ‘Along Fibres’: 0.30 microns

SD ‘Across Sample’: 3.45 microns

HIP TEST DATA

AFD:15.7 micronsSD:3.3 microns

CVD:20.8 %Comfort Factor100.0 %

Length:30 mm Curvature:51.9 dg/mm

SD ‘Along Fibres’: 0.40 microns

SD ‘Across Sample’: 3.21 microns

Data indicates fibre diameter over saddle area varies by 1.6 microns (15.6 to 17.2). This is below the variation experienced by most alpacas and therefore, this alpaca is regarded as moderately suitable with regard to breeding for reduced variation of FD over fleeces.

The average ‘across sample’ SD is 3.2 microns. This is well under the average for alpacas (4.5 microns). This alpaca is regarded as superior with regard to breeding for reducing variation between fibres and reducing incidence of coarse fibres.

The average fibre diameter currently places the alpaca well into the ‘ultrafine’ grade. Given the age of the alpaca, this alpaca is regarded as superior with regard to breeding for low fibre diameter.

The Micron Profile indicates a stable rate in nutritional intake by fibre follicles.

The curvature at 49 dg/mm indicates ‘extremely tight’ crimping fibre.

This alpaca is considered superior for breeding progeny for premium type fleeces.

As the above information is based on interpretation of individual data from supplied fibre samples, no responsibility can be accepted for any liability arising from reliance on the whole or part of this information.

AUSTRALIAN ALPACA FIBRE TESTING

PO BOX 246, CROOKWELL, NSW 2583.

AUSTRALIA

PH (61) 2 48342132

WEBSITE: www.aaft.com.au

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