For a new born cria his fleece is incredible - amazingly dense, soft, and crimpy - typical of the El Nino line!!
El Nino Accoyo Michelangelo's (his sire) fiber statistics are: AFD 16.5m SD 3.2m CV 19.4% %>30 0.3%! In addition, in late 2005 Dr. Norm Evans do a skin biopsy of El Nino Accoyo Michelangelo and he had a follicle density of an amazing 115 follicles/mm! (Post-calibration results were adjusted to 107 follicles/mm by Dr. Norm Evans) His S/P ratio was an astounding 13.28/1! This is unheard of in the American alpaca industry. Michelangelo is a multiple champion and blue ribbon winner in fleece and halter.
Pacific Crest Accoyo El Nino is one of Caligula's best offspring, El Nino is no longer performing outside breedings. He is the 2004 AOBA Get of Sire, and the reigning 2005 Light Herdsire of the Year!