Farm Animal Profiles and Fact Sheets from Animalinfo

Below are brief outlines of farm animal breeds including alpacas, llamas, goats, sheep, cattle and pigs. For more in depth information on the breed, click on the 'Read More' link or consider purchasing one of Animalinfo's range of farm animal books.
Suri Alpacas

Suri Alpacas

Suri alpacas can be distinguished from the huacaya by their exotic, flowing dreadlocks in contrast to the fleece of the huacaya which grows straight out from the skin. The suri carries a silky, high lustre and dense fleece.

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Author(s): Eversprings Suri Stud

Alpacas - Breed Profile

Alpacas - Breed Profile

Alpacas are very closely related to llamas. They are both from a group of four species known as South American Camelids. The llama is approximately twice the size of an alpaca with banana shaped ears and is principally used as a pack animal. Alpacas are e

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Author(s): The Australian Alpaca Association Inc

Toggenburg Dairy Goats

Toggenburg Dairy Goats

Well boned strong straight legs. Coat colour may be from light fawn to dark chocolate with white facial stripes from eyes to muzzle, around edges of ears, on legs from knee and hocks to feet, on rump and tail.

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Author(s): Dairy Goat Society of Australia

Saanen Dairy Goats

Saanen Dairy Goats

An attractive dairy type. Tan or olive skinned - black spots may appear on the skin of ears, nose or udder. Short fine white coat. Slender head with a dished or straight facial line, ears erect and backline straight. Legs straight and strong.

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Author(s): Dairy Goat Society of Australia

What is a Llama?

What is a Llama?

The llama is an athletic animal, tall and sturdily built with an appearance of strength and nobility. Its movements should be fluid and graceful, with both head and tail carried high. Its disposition is calm and it's nature curious.

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Author(s): The Llama Association of Australasia Inc

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