Camelid Production, Medicine, and Surgery Flashcards
do camelids or ruminants have slower gastrointestinal transit time?
camelids
when does a camelid grumble?
when a feeding animal is approached too closely by another
when do camelids screech?
usually when males fight
what is the normal position of a camelid tail?
tail down flush with rump
what is the most common offensive behavior of camelids?
spitting
what is the normal temperature of llamas/alpacas?
99.5-102
what is the normal heart rate range for llamas/alpacas?
60-90 beats/minute
where can you perform cardiac auscultation?
left 3-5 intercostal space
where can you listen to the C1 compartment of the stomach?
left side
cranial to stifle on fiber-free abdominal area
where is a microchip in an alpaca/llama?
base of left ear
which side should you place an IV catheter in a camelid in?
right side to avoid esophagus
what is the most important core vaccine for camelids?
Clostridium perfringens types C and D
Clostridium tetani
what are the elective vaccinations in camelids?
rabies
west nile virus
leptospira
equine herpesvirus and influenza
E. coli
when do fighting teeth erupt?
18-24 months
what should you trim when trimming nails?
trim ends like a dog
trim ventral nail horizontal to pads
when is continuous growth possible in incisors?
if not flush with dental pad
what is Mycoplasma haemolamae?
small bacteria that lack cell walls
cause anemia
how does Mycoplasma haemolamae cause anemia?
likely immune mediated process in response to attachment and deformation of red blood cells
is Mycoplasma haemolamae found in healthy animals?
yes: immune-suppressed, debilitated, or stressed animals are sick
how can Mycoplasma haemolamae be treated?
oxytetracycline: three dose options:
noromycin
LA 200
what worm can cause anemia in camelids?
Haemonchus contortus
can camelids get red maple leaf toxicity?
yes
how many animals in a herd should you test for parasites?
if <10 animals, test them all
10% if >10 animals
what are benzimidazoles useful against?
trichuris
nematodirus
monezia
what is the dose of antiparasitics for camelids?
1.5-2x the cattle or sheep dosage