Camelids Flashcards
Name a male alpaca
macho
Name a female alpaca
Hembra
Nmae a young alpaca and llama
cria
Name a young vicuna
fawn
What is the normal rectal temp?
37.2-38.6
What is the normal HR?
80 bpm
50-110
How is the normal respiratory rate?
10-30bpm= alpacas
40-60 bpm= llamas
How many gut contractions are normal?
3-5 per min
When are they usually sexually mature?
around 2yrs old
Describe their feeds
forage- hay
short grass
feed with added vitamin D and water
What vaccinations are given?
bravoxin 10 or covexin 10
every 6 months
When does the trans-abdominal scan for pregnancy occur?
35-40 days
When does alpaca castration usually occur?
18 months
What are common diseases of alpacas?
parasites dietary insufficiency infections tumours C3 ulcers anaemia
What can cause hypoproteinaemia?
endoparasites enteritis johnes kidney disease liver disease
What could be causing scabby skin?
lower limbs/face and ears
ectoparasites- mange mites
Name some anti-parasiticides that can be used in alpacas
bayxoc
fenbendazole
ivermectin
doramectin
Name some anti-biotics that can be used in alpacas
oxytetracycline
enrofloxacin
procaine penicillin
Name some anaesthetics that can be used in alpacas
ketamine, xylazine and butorphanol in same syrine IM
sedation= butorphanol, midazolam and xylazine IV
