Camelids Flashcards
1
Q
Name a male alpaca
A
macho
2
Q
Name a female alpaca
A
Hembra
3
Q
Nmae a young alpaca and llama
A
cria
4
Q
Name a young vicuna
A
fawn
5
Q
What is the normal rectal temp?
A
37.2-38.6
6
Q
What is the normal HR?
A
80 bpm
50-110
7
Q
How is the normal respiratory rate?
A
10-30bpm= alpacas
40-60 bpm= llamas
8
Q
How many gut contractions are normal?
A
3-5 per min
9
Q
When are they usually sexually mature?
A
around 2yrs old
10
Q
Describe their feeds
A
forage- hay
short grass
feed with added vitamin D and water
11
Q
What vaccinations are given?
A
bravoxin 10 or covexin 10
every 6 months
12
Q
When does the trans-abdominal scan for pregnancy occur?
A
35-40 days
13
Q
When does alpaca castration usually occur?
A
18 months
14
Q
What are common diseases of alpacas?
A
parasites dietary insufficiency infections tumours C3 ulcers anaemia
15
Q
What can cause hypoproteinaemia?
A
endoparasites enteritis johnes kidney disease liver disease
