Camelids Study Questions Flashcards
Chronic ocular discharge in an Alpaca might be due to ____ or ____
CONJUNCTIVITIS
or PLUGGED NASAL LACRIMAL DUCT
Normal Alpacas crias should weigh at least ___ pounds and normal Llama crias should weigh at least ___ pounds
Alpaca crias - 12 pounds
Llama crias - 18 pounds
Why is birth weight important?
Because low birth weight is associated with more risk for dz
How many compartments does the stomach of the South American camelids have?
Three
What is the daily food intake for most normal animals ?
1% of body weight
What % of diet should be crude fiber?
25%
What kind of mineral deficiency is typically seen in llamas that cause skin issues?
Zinc. This may be brought about by EXCESSIVE Ca2+ (ALFALFA HAY) intake.
How would you resolve zinc deficiency in Llamas?
Zinc supplementation for several months
How do you prevent meningeal worm infection in camelids ?
- Deworming every 30 days with Ivermectin
- Minimization of cohabitation with deer
- Make the environment inhospitable for snails (intermediate host)
What is the differential diagnosis for colic signs in a pregnant Llama ?
Uterine torsion
How would you treat uterine torsion
Rolling the Llama
- surgery if that does not work
What are the 4 primary uses for Llamas?
- Pack animals
- Fiber
- Meat
- Guard animals
What are the 2 primary uses for Alpacas?
- Fiber
2. Wool
What are the two mandatory vaccines for camelids?
- Clostridial vax
2. Tetanus - esp if housed with a horse
What are the other 3 vax suggested for camelids ?
- Equine influenza
- Rabies
- Parainfluenza 3
