Camelids Husbandry Flashcards
(Exam) Castration in old-world camelids is recommended for?
Adults and sub adult bulls
Castration is old world camelids is not recommended for?
Bulls in RUT
Calves
What are common husbandry procedures in Old World camelids
1) Castration
2) Nose pegging
3) Identification (fire branding, microchip)
(Exam) What are common husbandry procedures in South American Camelids?
1) Toenail trimming
2 Main species of Old world camelids
1) Bactrian - Camelus bactrianus - 2 humps
2) Dromedary - Camelus dromedarious - 1 hump
General temperature range in OWC habitat?
Bactrian: -29 - 38deg C
What can OWCs be used for? (7)
Milk Meat Feul Hides Transport Security Capital Exchange in marriage
Negative Effects of OWCs
1) Eat native vegetation and animals
2) Pull over windmills
3) Drink waterholes dry
4) Contaminate water sources
5) Destroy fences and compete with livestock
OWC meat industry
1) Most common in middle east
2) Similar to beef
3) Low cholesterol
4) Overseas demand is constant
(Exam) Describe RUT behaviour
Distinctive male behaviour
- April to September
- Only if cows are present
- Male takes over group of cows
- Unsuccessful bulls join bachelor group
- After breeding, dominant bulls will leave the group and live on their own or join bachelor group
OWC Nutrition
1) Multi-chambered fore-stomach
2) Select high-quality feed
3) Browsing instead of grazing
Diseases in OWC
1) Sarcoptic mange
2) Lymph node abscessation
3) Whipworm parasitism (most common)
4) Dermatophytosis
5) Tick infestation
6) Clostridial infection (bacterial)
Are all species of SAC part of the Lama genus?
Yes.
Types of SAC:
1) Llama - lama glama
2) Guanaco - lama guanicoe
3) Alpaca - Vicugna pacos
4) Vicuna - Vicugna vicugna
Cria
Newborn
Tuis
Juvenile (12 month)
Macho
Adult male
Hembra
Adult females
Wether
Castrated male
What is the most common type of SAC
Huayaca type
Australian industry for SAC
1) Fibre
2) Livestock
3) Companion animals
Australian SAC Fibre industry
Demand exceeds supply
22 different shades
Australian Alpaca Fleece is main buyer
Australian SAC Livestock industry
- scarcity of suitable breeding stock
- herd building phase of Aus. industry
- Speculative nature of the industry will persist
- $40,000 average
- $120,000 top male alpaca
Australian SAC Companion Animals
- Instinct of alpacas to bond with other grazing animals
- Castrated males used to protect sheep flock during and after lambing
SAC Nutrition
1) Prefer grasses
2) Higher tolerance to water deprivation
3) Energy requirements 30% less
4) Low protein requirements
3 health management medications in SAC
1) 5-1 Vaccine (once, with 1 booster)
2) Vit. D supplementation (especially dark coats)
3) Selenium supplementation
Why are farmers switching to Alpacas instead of sheep? (6)
No crutching No melesing No tail docking Higher tolerance to water deprivation 30% less Energy requirement Low proteins requirements
What is a common parasite which infect SAC?
Barbers pole worm - Haemonchus species
