Biosecurity
Here at Capital Alpaca, we take biosecurity very seriously and our animals health and wellbeing is our number one priority. To ensure the safety of all of our animals, we have biosecurity measures in place to reduce the spread of any illness or disease and to keep our animals out of harms way.

Our Biosecurity Measures
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Biosecure Herd: We voluntarily test for TB annually using the Enferplex blood test, and we have conducted whole herd tests for Johnes disease and BVD, to maintain a negative status in the herd. Customers can see test results upon request.
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Quarantining New Arrivals: We isolate new alpacas for 6 months before introducing them to the main herd. We monitor them for signs of illness and perform necessary health checks and vaccinations.
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Visitor Protocols: We require all visitors to wear clean clothing and disinfect footwear before entering the premises. We have a foot dip that we require visitors to use before entering any barn.
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Cleaning and Disinfecting: We regularly clean and disinfect barns, equipment, and feeding areas. All of our barns are mucked out 5 times a week, and water buckets and troughs are disinfected weekly.
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Secure Gates and Fencing: We have secure buried badger proof fencing surrounding the entire perimeter of our farm, and sheeted metal gates that go straight onto the floor, to prevent unwanted guests being able to enter the yard.
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Pest Control: We implement a robust pest control program to minimize the presence of rodents, insects, and other wildlife that can carry diseases. We secure all of our feed storage to prevent contamination, we brush up the yard weekly and clean up/dispose of any mess to prevent rodent activity.
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Health Monitoring: We conduct routine weekly health checks on all alpacas, looking for signs of illness such as lethargy, changes in appetite, respiratory issues, signs of illness or weight loss. We also maintain detailed health records for each animal.
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Vaccinations and Parasite Control: We follow a veterinarian-recommended vaccination schedule, and vaccinate yearly with Bravoxin 10. We do not blanket worm, as we treat worms when recommended by the vet as and when needed. We do regular faecal testing to help manage and reduce parasite loads.
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Footdips: We have footdips with disinfectant at the entrance to barns and fields to reduce the risk of disease transmission via footwear.

