We're back with another episode of Alpacademy!
Have you ever wondered why alpacas need to be shorn? Turns out it's good for their health! We sat down with a veterinarian in the Peruvian Andes to learn more.
Sebastian's field notes:
✔️ Alpacas need to be shorn annually for their health and wellbeing. It’s like going to the vet for a check-up 🧑⚕️
✔️ If not, they can suffer from heat stress, skin infections, and other health issues 🙏
✔️ Alpacas grow so much fluff that it will cover their eyes if they're not shorn 👀
✔️ One shearing = 5–10 lbs of fleece per year! ☁️ …...more
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