Berserk Syndrome is the term used to describe an alpaca that has become unruly, displaying boisterous and aggressive behaviour.

Coccidiosis is an infection of the intestinal tract, caused by microscopic parasites called Coccidia.

As a guide, you will need 1 acre of ground for every 4 - 5 alpacas you own, but the exact number will vary depending upon the grass quality.

Alpacas need to be shorn once every year to help them regulate their body temperature in warmer months and to prevent health issues.

It is common to castrate male alpacas around 18 months of age, in winter time, to help reduce or prevent any overzealous behaviour.

A tooth root abscess is a condition where pus forms inside the teeth, gums or bone of the jaw due to a bacterial infection.

Clostridial Disease must be prevented from occurring in the first instance, as there is currently no effective treatment for it.

Liver fluke is an internal parasite that is carried by water snails and can cause extreme health complications, even death if not treated.

In alpacas, mites cause itchy, scabby skin which typically first appears in between the toes, around the ankles or on the ears.

Just in case it comes up in the pub quiz, here's some interesting alpaca terminology and facts!