Suri Network's Research Committee began work in 2006 to determine some means of "luster and color" measurement. The history behind this endeavor can be found in the April 2009 Suri Network News (starting on page 12) as well as an update in the October 2009 Suri Network News. (page 17)
The following are a series of reports about Phase I of the study (The powerpoint presentations are large and will take some time to download):
Characteristics of North American Suri Alpacas - by Bill Vonderhaar. A summary report of the Luster Study Phase I. A powerpoint presentation shown at the 2009 Suri Network Summer Symposium.
Characteristics of North American Suri Alpacas - by Dr. Chris Lupton, Texas AgriLife Research. A detailed report of the Luster Study Phase I. A powerpoint presentation, 2009.
Characteristics of North American Suri Alpacas - by Dr. Chris Lupton, Texas AgriLife Research. A 2009 text report on Luster Study Phase I. A PDF file.
Suri Correlations - by Dr. Chris Lupton, Texas AgriLife Research. Correlation reports 2009. A PDF file.