Camelid Genetics and Reproductive Biotechnologies.

The article offers information on alpaca, one of seven camelids that are found in some of the world's most arid ecosystems. Topics discussed include the increasing practice of alpaca husbandry and the emerging camelid genomic tools. Also mentioned is the second Camelid Genetics and Reproductive Biotechnologies meeting that was held on September 16-18, 2011 in anticipation of the completion of the alpaca genome.