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VET 115 Week 4
Camelid Management
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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