Van Amstel: Camelids, Small Ruminants Flashcards
What is the 80:20 rule?
80% of parasites are found in 20% of the herd
What is refugia?
The proportion of the total parasite population that is not selected for anthelmintic treatment
- The parasites that are in “refuge” from the drug*
- So no selection pressure to develop resistance, helps maintain proportion of susceptible parasites on the farm*
What percent reduction in egg count (FECRT) is necessary to demonstrate absence of resistance?
95%
What levels in the FAMCHA systems indicate the need for deworming?
>3
What indicates the necessity for floating molars in camelids?
If hooks have formed that are causing problems
e.g. Quidding
Name the coccidia that is highly pathogenic to alpacas.
- Eimeria macusaniensis*
- (Big mac, E mac)*
What is the role of amprolium in the pathogenesis of Polioencephalomalacia (CCN)?
Amprolium is a thiaminase
Which vaccine should always be given to camelids?
Clostridium perfingens type C and D
Name the coccidia that is highly pathogenic to alpacas.
Eimeria macusaniensis
Name the 2 main ingredients of TMR
Silage
Grain
What are the 2 breeds of alpacas?
Suri
Huacayo
What syndrome can occur in a hand-raised male alpaca which can pose a danger to it’s owner?
Berserk Male Syndrome
What is included in the camelid 5 point check?
Nose
Eyes (FAMACA)
Jaw
Back (BCS)
Coat/ Tail
What is the most common cause of poor BCS?
Poor quality forage
With what can anthelminthics be combined to improve efficacy?
Copper
Tannins
What is the most dependable place to perform FAMACA?
Conjunctiva on inside of lower eyelid
Hooks form on the _____ on the maxilla and on the _____ on the mandible.
Outside
Inside
______ have a tendency ot overgrow and will likely need to be floated, especially in older animals. The dremel should be placed in the cetner of the ____ _____.
Incisors
Dental pad
When can a pregnancy diagnosis be made using transrectal ultrasound?
<60 days
How is chorioptic mange treated?
Lime sulfur dip/spray
Fipronil
Zincmethionine
T/F: Camelids should be vaccinated against BVD.
False, camelids get a different strain that cattle and there is only very minor cross protection
Why is hyperglycemia very common in sick camelids?
Have strong cortisol response to stress
Which of the following is not consistent with an Eimeria macusaniensis infecion?
a. Hyperalbuminemia
b. Diarrhea
c. Hyperglycemia
d. Hypernatremia, Hyperkalemia
e. Anemia
a. Hyperalbuminemia
Causes LOW protein and albumin
