The Alpaca Journal
Mike and Kids

Alpaca Journal

Volume 2, Issue 1
Thursday, June 07, 2007
The Suri Gene Supreme A Crossbreeding Conundrum

      The idea of crossbreeding suris with huacayas is controversial. The concept creates cognitive dissonance. Many, maybe most of you, may not like the ideas presented here. Don Julio Barreda, a man I greatly respect, has made clear that, in his opinion, the suri breed should not be crossbred with huacayas. In the past, a huacaya with a suri parent in its pedigree has been less valuable than a similar animal without a suri parent. These crosses were considered impure or intermediate. Read more

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