Camelids Flashcards
1
Q
Huacaya
A
Alpaca with short, crimped fibres. Ones found in the UK
2
Q
Suri
A
Alpaca with long, straighter fibres organised in locks
3
Q
Ccara
A
Llama most common in UK. Large frame, short/medium coat. Short fibres on legs, neck and head
4
Q
Tampuli
A
Heavily woollen llama with coat extending down legs
Woolly topknot
5
Q
Stomach anatomy of camelids
A
Forestomach fermenters
3 stomach compartment (C3 is the true stomach and others are fermentative and absorptive)
6
Q
Weight/growth rate of crias at birth
A
5.5 kg at birth
Daily growth rate = 200-500gr
7
Q
Alpaca weight and size
A
55-90kg
One metre at withers
8
Q
Llamas
A
100-250 kg
Measure 120 cm
9
Q
Camelid lifespan
A
15-20
10
Q
castration of camelids
A
Performed standing
at 12-24 months (only younger if orphaned)
