Camelid

Question 1

Most common congenital disorder in camelids

Answer 1

Choanal atresia - opening in nasal and pharyngeal area blocked by membranous or bony tissue

Have difficulty breathing and nursing

Question 2

True/False: Do camelids get BVDV?

Answer 2

True - can have PI animals and cause abortions

Question 3

Clinical signs and treatment of P. tenuis

Answer 3

Have hind end paresis, ataxia, hypermetria, circling, weakness, recumbency, paralysis

Treat with fenbendazole or ivermectin

Question 4

Key sign of Vitamin D deficiency in crias

Answer 4

Angular limb deformities, gait abnormalities

On rads, growth plate widening and failure of ossification

Question 5

Mycoplasma haemolamae

Answer 5

Infects RBC and causes anemia.
Many asymptomatic but can cause weight loss, lethargy

Treat with oxytetracycline

Question 6

Most common cause of anemia in camelids

Answer 6

Haemonchus contortus (Barber pole worm)

Question 7

What does Eimeria macusaniensis cause?

Answer 7

Diarrhea in crias, gastroenteritis, and hypoproteinemia

Question 8

Most common mite in camelids?

Answer 8

Chorioptes spp.

Alopecia, severe crusting, lichenifcation, dry skin on non-fleece areas (legs, axilla, inguinal, ears, face)
Tends to be non-pruritic