Van Amstel: Camelids, Small Ruminants

Question 1

What is the 80:20 rule?

Answer 1

80% of parasites are found in 20% of the herd

Question 2

What is refugia?

Answer 2

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*

Question 3

What percent reduction in egg count (FECRT) is necessary to demonstrate absence of resistance?

Answer 3

95%

Question 4

What levels in the FAMCHA systems indicate the need for deworming?

Answer 4

>3

Question 5

What indicates the necessity for floating molars in camelids?

Answer 5

If hooks have formed that are causing problems

e.g. Quidding

Question 6

Name the coccidia that is highly pathogenic to alpacas.

Answer 6

• Eimeria macusaniensis*
• (Big mac, E mac)*

Question 7

What is the role of amprolium in the pathogenesis of Polioencephalomalacia (CCN)?

Answer 7

Amprolium is a thiaminase

Question 8

Which vaccine should always be given to camelids?

Answer 8

Clostridium perfingens type C and D

Question 9

Name the coccidia that is highly pathogenic to alpacas.

Answer 9

Eimeria macusaniensis

Question 10

Name the 2 main ingredients of TMR

Answer 10

Silage

Grain

Question 11

What are the 2 breeds of alpacas?

Answer 11

Suri

Huacayo

Question 12

What syndrome can occur in a hand-raised male alpaca which can pose a danger to it’s owner?

Answer 12

Berserk Male Syndrome

Question 13

What is included in the camelid 5 point check?

Answer 13

Nose

Eyes (FAMACA)

Jaw

Back (BCS)

Coat/ Tail

Question 14

What is the most common cause of poor BCS?

Answer 14

Poor quality forage

Question 15

With what can anthelminthics be combined to improve efficacy?

Answer 15

Copper

Tannins

Question 16

What is the most dependable place to perform FAMACA?

Answer 16

Conjunctiva on inside of lower eyelid

Question 17

Hooks form on the _____ on the maxilla and on the _____ on the mandible.

Answer 17

Outside

Inside

Question 18

______ 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 ____ _____.

Answer 18

Incisors

Dental pad

Question 19

When can a pregnancy diagnosis be made using transrectal ultrasound?

Answer 19

<60 days

Question 20

How is chorioptic mange treated?

Answer 20

Lime sulfur dip/spray

Fipronil

Zincmethionine

Question 21

T/F: Camelids should be vaccinated against BVD.

Answer 21

False, camelids get a different strain that cattle and there is only very minor cross protection

Question 22

Why is hyperglycemia very common in sick camelids?

Answer 22

Have strong cortisol response to stress

Question 23

Which of the following is not consistent with an Eimeria macusaniensis infecion?

a. Hyperalbuminemia
b. Diarrhea
c. Hyperglycemia
d. Hypernatremia, Hyperkalemia
e. Anemia

Answer 23

a. Hyperalbuminemia

Causes LOW protein and albumin