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Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Accoyo Supreme - one of my favourite alpacas (GIFT REPORT attached).
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GIFTPlus* test report
Pedigree
Sire:Pat che
Dam‘Portia
Midside Test Data
AFD:16.1 micronsSD:3.5 microns
CVD:21.7 %Comfort Factor100.0 %
Length:50 mm Curvature:43.2 dg/mm
SD ‘Along Fibres’:0.50 microns
SD ‘Across Sample’:3.32 microns
Shoulder Test Data
AFD:17.4 micronsSD:4.1 microns
CVD:23.4 %Comfort Factor100.0 %
Length:65 mmCurvature:34.9 dg/mm
SD ‘Along Fibres’:1.40 microns
SD ‘Across Sample’:3.58 microns
Hip Test Data
AFD:17.8 micronsSD:4.1 microns
CVD:22.8 %Comfort Factor99.3 %
Length:55 mmCurvature:38.0 dg/mm
SD ‘Along Fibres’:1.50 microns
SD ‘Across Sample’:3.52 microns
Analysis and Comments
Given the relatively young age of the alpaca at the time of sampling, the data should be considered as early indicators of genetic potential. A follow-up test should be conducted when the alpaca is older than 18 months.
Data indicates fibre diameter over saddle area varies by 1.7 microns (16.1 to 17.8). This is marginally below the variation experienced by most alpacas. It is therefore suggested that in order to pursue genetic improvement for premium fleece production, this alpaca be mated with alpacas that exhibit low fibre diameter variation across the saddle area.
The average ‘across sample’ SD is 3.5 microns. This is well below 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 in 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 an increase in nutritional intake by fibre follicles followed by a decrease. This is consistent with pre/post natal nutrition.
The curvature at 39 dg/mm indicates ‘very tight’ crimping fibre, relatively consistent for this fibre diameter. However, this may be influenced by either environmental or genetic causes.
This alpaca is considered superior for breeding progeny for premium type fleeces.
Ident No
Sex:
Female
IAR:
148618
Birth Date:
21/02/2009
Type:
Colour:
Solid Dark Fawn
Progeny:
None
A full Accoyo Med Fawn.
WOW,
Excellent denisty.
High Lustre.
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