Camelids

Question 1

site for blood tests in camelids?

Answer 1

jugular vein

feel for c5+c6 and move finger off medially, end up on jugular groove

Question 2

where to place catheter for fluids?

Answer 2

jugular

Question 3

mouth breathing and eye flicking are signs of what in a camelid?

Answer 3

extreme stress

Question 4

abdominal distention is likely due to what in a camelid?

Answer 4

ascites, si obstruction, pregnancy

not likely to be bloat

Question 5

site of im injections?

Answer 5

quadriceps> neck> rump

Question 6

site of sc injections

Answer 6

behind shoulder, elbow

Question 7

site of microchip in camelids?

Answer 7

upper left neck, 30-45 degrees entry

Question 8

what is the required vaccine in camelids?

how often is the booster?

Answer 8

heptavac- clostridial

every 6 months

Question 9

blutongue 
orf 
lepto
salmonellosis 
rota and corona virus 
ecoli 

required vaccines?

Answer 9

not compulsory, just as required

Question 10

what are causes of coccidosis in camelids

Answer 10

eimeria

E. lamae, E. punoensis, E. alpacae, E. macusaniensis

Question 11

which anthelmintic drug are camelids v susceptible to toxicity?

Answer 11

levamisole- need to weight before using

Question 12

treatment for coccidiosis in camelids (weight loss and low blood protein)

Answer 12

baycox

move troughs away from faeces

Question 13

ideal castration age alpaca?

Answer 13

18 months, min 15 months

Question 14

issues with early castration in camelids?

Answer 14

patellar luxation

preputial attachment of penis

Question 15

what is in the triple stun anaesthesia protocol for camelids?

Answer 15

xylazine

butorphanol

ketamin

Question 16

closed or open castration on camelids?

Answer 16

closed- avoid prolapse of tunica vaginalis

Question 17

after how long and no progression of birthing should caesarean be considered

Answer 17

15 mins rule

Question 18

by when should foetal membranes pass after birth?

Answer 18

1-3 hours

>6 hours = retained

Question 19

female alpaca in last trimester, colic signs

top ddx?

how diagnose?

Answer 19

uterine torsion - rectal exam to diagnose

Question 20

which grade of mastitis is most common in camelids

Answer 20

grade III with systemic signs

Question 21

2 common causes of skin problems in camelids?

Answer 21

chorioptic (body) and sarcoptic (face) mange

hyperkeratosis (crusting around mouth) = munge
- unknown cause, dx by exclusion of skin scrapes being negative

Question 22

how is sarcoptic mange treated

Answer 22

injectable ivermectin

Question 23

how is chorioptic mange treated?

Answer 23

pour on ivermectin

Question 24

why would you not treat gastric ulcers with oral antigastric drugs?

Answer 24

gets lost in first stomach, use systemic

Question 25

alpaca with respiratory signs, swellings with abscesses

ddx?

is there an accurate test for the top ddx?

Answer 25

bovine tb,

skin tests not accurate, blood test needed

Question 26

3 common reasons for weight loss in camelid

Answer 26

coccidiosis
tooth and jaw issues
bullying

Question 27

are deciduous or permanent teeth whiters?

Answer 27

deciduous

permanent are dirtier with parallel sides

Question 28

top 3 ddx for anaemia in camelid

Answer 28

cardiovascular compromise
chronic disease
haemonchosis, fluke

Gastric ulceration 
haemolysis 
ivermectin toxicity 
mycoplasma haemollomae 
blood loss

Question 29

Temp for alpaca

Answer 29

37.5°C and 38.9°C

Question 30

breathing rate alpaca

Answer 30

10-30brpm

Question 31

BCS of camelids rated from 1-?

Answer 31

1-5 in UK

Question 32

HR alpaca

Answer 32

70-120 bpm