Camelid Herd Health-French Flashcards
What are the normal TPR parameters of a camelid?
Temp: 99-102 degrees
HR: 60-90
RR: 10-30
15-20 yr. lifespan
What is the difference in the BCS in llamas vs. alpacas?
Llamas: 1-9 scale
Alpacas: 1-5 scale
When does permanent erruption of I1, I2, I3 occur in camelids?
I1: 2-2.5 years
I2: 2.5-3 yrs
I3: 3-4 yrs
T/F: The jugular vein is separated from the carotid a. high in the neck but joins the carotid lower in the neck
TRUE
Where are the venipuncture sites in camelids?
Jugular Cephalic veins Ear vein Tail vein Saphenous vein
Where would your landmarks be for getting a venous sample from the jugular if you tried doing a high vs. low blood draw?
High: just dorsal and caudal to angle of mandible
Low: cranial to point of shoulder, medial to ventral processes of C5/C6
What is the function of each compartment in the 3-compartment stomach?
C1: L side of abdomen, dorsal/ventral sacs in wall for bicarbonate secretion
C2: small, secretory saccules
C3: tubular, secretes HCl and secretory enzymes
How many cycles/minute should be auscultated in a camelid?
5-8 cycles/minute
Which bones do camelids walk on?
P2 and P3
Where is the electronic chip identification placed?
base of L ear, SQ
T/F: All vaccines in camelids are ELDU
TRUE
Clostridium C, D and Tetanus are used
Where is the injection site for a camelid?
Lightly haired area on back of rear legs (IM/SQ)
Chest wall behind elbow (SQ)
When can you first dx pregnancy on US, rectal palpation and transabdominal palpation?
US: d12, heartbeat d21-d28
Palpation per rectum: d30 in maiden; d45 in multiparous
Transabdominal: d35-d45 on L and >d90 on R
How many teats/glands do llamas have?
4 teats w/ 8 glands
How much colostrum should be taken in the first 12-18 hours?
10% of BW
