Camelids Flashcards
What species are included in old world camelids?
dromedary (one hump) or bactrian (two humps)
What species are included in new world camelids?
guanaco, vicuna, llama, and alpaca
Which species of new world camelids are domesticated?
llama and alpaca
What are the two breeds of alpacas? How do you tell them apart?
huacaya: short fiber, teddy bear appearance
suri- dread locks
Why should the halter of a camelid be placed high above the nose?
the nasal passage is cartilaginous; you do this to prevent occlusion of the soft nasal passage
Crias are ____ nasal breathers.
obligate
What is choanal atresia?
congenital defect where there is a membranous or osseous separation of nasal pharyngeal cavities
What is the difference in prognosis of a crica with bilateral vs unilateral atresia?
unilateral- many not even develop signs
bilateral- grave prognosis
Direction of camelid pupils?
horizontal
What shields the retina from UV radiation?
pupillary ruffs
What are the fighting teeth?
one permanent upper incisor and lower canine
What are the two sites for venipunture?
low or high on the jugular vein due to its close proximity to the carotid and lack of jugluar furrow
Camelids do not have a gallbladder. True or false?
True
Which portions of the stomach are for anaeobic fermentation and how do they differ from the internal surface of the rumen?
C1 and C2- lack papillae
How many C1 contractions are there per minute?
3-4
