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VET 115 Week 4

Camelid Management

QuestionAnswer
What camels are categorized as Old World Camelids? Dromedary,Bactrian
What are categorized as New World Camels/South American Camels? Llama, Alpaca, Guanaco, Vicuna
T/F: The most common Camelids in the states are the Llama and Alpaca True
How often is alpaca fiber clipped? yearly
What is the most common response to irritation or annoyance? Spitting
How are llama/alpaca neonates restrained? Lap restraint
T/F: Alpacas/Llamas are often restrained by halter alone True
What type of digestive system do Alpacas/Llamas have? Functional ruminants (modified ruminants)
What are the 3 stomach compartments & true stomach used for? C1: Fermentation C2: Buffering agents, enzymes C3: Absorbs water & nutrients True stomach: Microbes digested from C1 for microbial protein
T/F: You should make eye contact with Llamas/Alpacas False; They will spit
T/F: Pack llamas may refuse water all day and only drink at night True
What nutrient deficiency is associated with failure to thrive? Iron
What nutrient deficiency is associated with dermatitis? Zinc
Which nutrient is associated with toxicity if not careful? Copper
When is male llama and alpaca puberty? 2-3 years
When is female llama puberty? 6-12 months
When is female alpaca puberty? 1 year
What type of ovulator are llamas and alpacas? Induced
What is the gestation range for alpacas/llamas? 335-365
What type of estrus do llamas/alpacas have? Polyestrus
Which uterine horn does embryo transfer use? Left
What is the first stage of parturition in camelids? Preparing/nesting
How long does the first stage take? 1-6 hours
What is the second stage of parturition in camelids? Delivery
How long does the second stage take? 20-30 minutes
What is the third stage of parturition in camelids? Expelling the placenta
What are neonate camelids called? Cria
When should cria stand and nurse? Stand: 1-2 hours Nurse: 6-8 hours
When should cria begin to consume roughage? 1-2 weeks of birth
When is castration performed on cria? 18-24 months
What can early castration cause? Patellar luxation
What is the normal temperature of Camelids? 99-102 F
What is the normal pulse of camelids? 60-90 BPM
What is the normal respiratory rate of camelids? 10-30 BPM
What is the normal GI contractions in camelids? 3-5 contractions/minute
What sites can be used for venous collection in camelids? High neck jugular, low neck jugular, Coccygeal vein, Lateral Auricular vein, Femoral vein
How thick can camelid skin be? 1/2 inch
What methods of injection can be utilized in camelids? SQ, IM, IV
How often are camelid nails trimmed? once a year
Created by: Acraft02
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