Camelid (Lamoid) Flashcards
Where did the domestic camel originate?
Central plains of N. America
When were llamas and alpacas domesticated? Where?
5000-6000 y.a. in Peru
How many llamas/alpacas are there in South America?
7 million
How many llamas and alpacas are there in US & Canada?
Estimated 180,000 llamas, 100,000 alpacas, 150 guanacos
The one humped dromedary is known as the what?
Arabian camel (one hump makes D shape for Dromedary)
The Two-humped camel is known as the what, and originates from where?
Bactrian camel (two humps make B shape for Bactrian)
originates from Central Asia
What is the life span of a llama/alpaca?
15-20 years, 29 in captivity
What is the average gestation of a llama/alpaca?
350 days
Which animal has a 350 day average gestation?
llama/alpaca
What kind of ovulators are llamas? When does ovulation occur?
Induced ovulators; no heat cycle. Ovulation occurs 24 to 36 hours after breeding.
What time of year can llamas/alpacas be bred?
Any time.
A baby llama/alpaca is called what?
A cria
How are single cria’s usually delivered?
From a standing mother, without assistance
How many teats do llamas/alpacas have?
Four teats.
When do most llama/alpaca birth occur?
During daylight hours (7 am - 3 pm)
How common are twins in llamas/alpacas?
Twins are rare
What are llamas commonly used for? (eight uses)
Packing, wool production, cart pulling, animal therapy, companion animals, show exhibitions, parades and fairs, and livestock guardians
What are alpacas commonly used for? (four uses)
Fine fiber production, pets, light pack animals, and therapy animals
Do llamas spit?
They will spit at other llamas to establish the pecking order, to ward off a suitor, or to say “Stop it!”
Why are llamas pseudoruminants? (3 reasons)
They lack an omasum
Lack canine teeth
Graze on grasses and browse on leaves
What does FPT stand for?
Failure of Passive Transfer
Colostrum during first 24 hours of life
IgG does not pass through placenta and newborn is without protection
What plants are poisonous to Pseudoruminants?
Oleandar and Bracken fern
What does Oleandar consumption do to Llamas and Alpacas?
Diarrhea, excess salivation, anorexia, bradycardia, arrythmia
What does Bracken Fern consumption do to Llamas and Alpacas?
Emaciation, dyspnea, anemia, death in days to weeks
How to prevent Male Berserk Syndrome?
How long does it last?
What do you do with affected animals?
Do not cuddle male Crias
Syndrome is permanent
Affected animals must be destroyed
What is an interesting trait of llama wool?
Grease-free
What 2 things should you always vaccinate llamas for?
Clostridium perfringens, tetanus
What should you vaccinate llamas for if around horses?
Equine Herpes virus 1
What should you vaccine llamas for if around Cattle?
Bovine Viral Diarrhea, and Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
How do you check for whipworms in llamas?
Modified Stoll’s technique
What other three parasites can llamas get?
Lungworms, Liver flukes, and Coccidiosis
