FDA REMBRANDT'S ROYALE NAVIGATOR
Huacaya, Herdsire (Male), Proven | White
ARI# 35099932, D.O.B. 7/26/2016,
Sire: FDA REMBRANDT BY EL NINO ARI#
30037283 White The results came back from the skin biopsy which are very favourable:
Below is a write up from Jim Watts, MV. Sc, Ph.D:
He is a rather special male!!!
Jim Watts analysis:
The 14 month old alpaca, FDA Rembrandt, has high levels of fiber density and fiber length. The density reading of 67.7 follicles per square millimeter will be lower when the animal reaches mature body size, but not sufficient to alter the fact that it is a high density animal. This view is supported by the high level of secondary follicle development that has occurred - a secondary follicle to primary follicle ratio of 13.5 to 1 is exceptional for an alpaca. The primary fibers and secondary fibers are fine in diameter (means of 24.5 microns and 17.6 microns respectively) and very uniform in diameter (standard deviations of fiber diameter of 2.9 microns respectively). Note the low level of medullation (13%) in the secondary fiber population - a feature that is sought and only accompanies alpacas with a very fine and uniform fleeces. The fibers are growing in length at the fast rate of 0.55 millimeters per day.
Dam: Fir Cove Dianna ARI# 30826441 White
Description
If you want genetics that provide excellent substance of bone, amazing density and blanket weight, we have a sire ready to breed into your herd.
When Navigator was shorn in 2018 we collect over 5 lbs just from the blanket and 2 lbs from his neck! He has fineness and density galore and amazing staple length. In fact, he's in the top 5% in fleece weight EPD's. So if you need to add these qualities to your herd, he's a great choice.
Navigator travelled to a few shows in 2017 and 2018 and fared well even though he was up against incredibly tough competition from much larger and more well-established farms than us. We were extremely happy with his results against lots of other males in his class.
Navigator's first crias arrived Spring of 2022 and are showing exactly what we hoped for from him--superior density and good substance of bone.
Awards
6th Place PAOBA Breeders Showcase 2017
5th Place Virginia Alpaca & Fiber Festival 2017
1st Place MAPACA Small Breeders Jubilee 2018