[AlpacaTalk] Re: Fly Strike
Heather,
I would agree. We have seen many examples that lend more credibility to a polygenic explanation. Make that many, many examples that it is not a strictly simple inheritance.
Blue Skies
Jennifer
--- In AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com, "zeleny" <alpacatalk@...> wrote:
>
> Oops, that supposed to read, "I also may have proof
> > that suri fleece is NOT always a dominant trait. but time will tell on
> that."
>
> Heather
>
>
> --- In AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com, Heather Zeleny <alpacatalk@>
> wrote:
> >
> > I am very interested in the genetics of alpacas.
> >
> > I do agree that there is a higher incidence of BEW from breedings
> > between white and grey alpacas. And there is a higher incidence of
> > deaf animals also being BEW.
> >
> > But, a noted alpaca breeder with many letters after his name claims
> > that only white alpacas have blue eyes. Other colors do not produce
> > blue eyes. He also claims that white, in alpacas, is always dominant.
> > Well, I have proof otherwise, on both counts. I also may have proof
> > that suri fleece is always a dominant trait. but time will tell on
> that.
> >
> >
> > Heather
> >
> > Heather Zeleny
> > White Lotus Alpacas
> > Oregon
> >
> > Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece
> > http://www.whitelotusalpacas.com
> > http://whitelotus.openherd.com
> >
>