Camelid Flashcards
How can you sex a camelid?
Look under the tail, the female has two openings the male has one
How are camelids sheared? (2)
- Laid on their side
- feet trussed
- someone supports th head
- turned over to do the other side
Is there a legal requirement for camelids to be identified?
no
Why don’t camelids usually show signs of ill health?
They are prey animals
Why is it usually hard to check the body condition of camelids?
They have lots of wool
What animal are camelids
alike in behaviour, which you can apply the same techniques for when moving herds?
Sheep
Why shouldn’t you have two people restring a camelid?
They feel enclosed like they cannot escape
What are the main dangers associated with camelids? (4)
- Kicking
- Zoonosis - TB
- Males hitting with their heads
- Spitting
Do camelids have a oestrus cycle?
No
How many crias are usually born together?
One
How long is a camelids gestational period?
11 months
Does birth usually occur at night or day?
day
Where are subcutaneous injections usually performed?
Axilla
Where are intramuscular injections usually performed?
Quads, semimem or emiten
Where are blood samples usually taken from and why?
Right jugular, the left is linked to neurological problems
