Alpacas

The recommended on-farm biosecurity practices for alpaca owners are contained in the National Biosecurity Reference Manual: Grazing Livestock.

The manual provides a set of voluntary, cost-effective guidelines to help reduce the risk of disease entering a property, spreading through the livestock population, and/or being passed to surrounding livestock operations. It outlines recommended measures under five management areas: Livestock; People, equipment and vehicles; Feed and water; Pests and weeds; Management.

For alpaca producers looking to begin an on-farm biosecurity plan, download the On-farm biosecurity plan template.

Farm Biosecurity for Livestock Producers – brochure format

This easy to read brochure includes case studies to assist Alpaca producers to develop practical, easy to implement workable practices to protect their investments. Five key management areas identified in the brochure are: farm outputs, farm inputs, people, vehicles & equipment, production practices and ferals, pests & weeds.

National South American Camelid Declaration and Waybill

The National South American Camelid Declaration and Waybill has recently been updated for use by Alpaca producers to provide information about the health status of their herds. Buyers should ask for a copy and use the information provided to determine the health risks associated with the animals offered for sale.

The Farm Biosecurity Action Planner

The best defence against pests and diseases which threaten your Alpacas is to implement sound biosecurity practices on your farm. Quick and simple measures built into everyday practice will help protect your farm and your future.

Use the Farm Biosecurity Action Planner to assess the risks on your farm and to take steps to address them. Refer to the planner periodically to check on progress and prioritise actions.