Alpaca

Question 1

Name the Scientific Class and Order of the Llama

Answer 1

Mamalia, Artiodactyls

Question 2

Name the Scientific Sub-Order and Family of the Llama

Answer 2

Tylopoda, Camelidae

Question 3

Name the Scientific Genus and Species of the Llama

Answer 3

Llama, Glama

Question 4

Llamas were domesticated by whom in the Andes Mountains around 4,000 B.C.

Answer 4

Incas

Question 5

T/F Parts of the Llama digestive tract were used as medicine

Answer 5

true

Question 6

During which century did Llama imports to North America start?

Answer 6

19th Century

Question 7

Who were the first two people to import Llamas to the USA?

Answer 7

Randolph Hearst of California and Roland Lindermann of the Catskill Game Farm in New York

Question 8

T/F Llama toenails require trimming from time to time

Answer 8

true

Question 9

T/F Llamas have baby teeth

Answer 9

true

Question 10

Name one sign of heat stress

Answer 10

Open mouth panting, uncoordinated walking, seizure

Question 11

Name two ways to prevent heat stress on a hot day.

Answer 11

Provide fresh, clean water, add electrolytes to water, shade, fans, hose down the llamas legs and belly, shear the llama

Question 12

T/F In cold weather adult llamas depend on their fiber and layer of fat under the skin to maintain the internal body temperature.

Answer 12

true

Question 13

Subcutaneous can best be described as what?

Answer 13

under the skin

Question 14

Describe the physical appearance of a tape worm.

Answer 14

A flat, off-white segmented worm

Question 15

Medically, the outer layer of skin on a llama is called what?

Answer 15

Epidermis

Question 16

When do pregnant Dams need a booster for tetanus?

Answer 16

Prior to their last two months of pregnancy

Question 17

When should you vaccinate crias against tetanus?

Answer 17

At 1 and 2 months

Question 18

How does a Veterinarian diagnose Sarcoptic Mange?

Answer 18

He/She does a skin biopsy (scraping) to identify the mite.

Question 19

What two types of Lice can infest Llamas?

Answer 19

Mallophaga (Chewing), Anaplura (sucking)

Question 20

Name the treatments for both the sucking and chewing louse.

Answer 20

Sucking- Ivermectin (Ivomec), Chewing- Topical Carbaryl dust or Fenthion Pour-On

Question 21

Explain the life cycle of a tapeworm

Answer 21

The worm attaches to the wall of the small intestine. Segments containing eggs are passed into the feces. The eggs are then eaten by the oribatid mite. The mite, containing larvae, are eaten by the Llama. Larvae are freed during digestion, then attach to the intestinal wall to mature

Question 22

Lameness, bone deformities, poor growth rates, enlarged joints and swellings at the lower end of the ribs are symptoms most associated with which disease?

Answer 22

Rickets

Question 23

Name 3 Methods of Fly control

Answer 23

Manure removal, insecticides, fly traps, electronic insect killers, parasitic insect pupae

Question 24

Describe the signs of Nasal Bots

Answer 24

Symptoms begin with a clear nasal discharge, which will then turn to a yellow-white discharge, possibly containing blood. Sneezing, congested breathing and rubbing of the nose may be apparent.

Question 25

What is the treatment for Nasal Bots?

Answer 25

Ivermectin (Ivomec) injection at twice the normal dose

Question 26

The Bacterium that causes enterotoxaemia is found naturally in the llamas’ intestine. What change in conditions may allow the bacteria to grow to a dangerous level?

Answer 26

Rich diet, sudden change in diet, over-eating

Question 27

T/F Enterotoxemia is not considered dangerous as long as treatment is given promptly when the symptoms first appear.

Answer 27

False, Enterotoxemia is a rapidly progressing disease, death often occurs before any symptoms become apparent.

Question 28

How often should Llamas be vaccinated against Enterotoxaemia?

Answer 28

Yearly

Question 29

Clostridium Perfringens, causes what deadly disease in Llamas?

Answer 29

Enterotoxemia

Question 30

Name 3 symptoms of Enterotoxemia

Answer 30

Depressed, diarrhea, uncoordinated, weak, in pain, convulsions, coma, death

Question 31

How many molars and pre-molars do Llamas have?

Answer 31

Molars: 12 (3 pair/side) Pre-Molars: 4-8 (1-2 Pair/side)

Question 32

Explain why Tetanus is more likely to occur with a deep puncture wound than a shallow abrasion

Answer 32

the Tetanus bacterium thrives in oxygen poor environments.

Question 33

Name 4 of the 8 parts of the Camelid eye (the three eyelids considered as one part).

Answer 33

3 Eyelids, Cornea, Sclera (the white part), Iris, Pupil, Lens, Optic Disk, Retina

Question 34

Name two signs of corneal disease.

Answer 34

Excessive tearing, excessive blinking, eye held partly closed, white/gray areas on the eye, conjunctivitis, pain/discomfort, purulent discharge (pus)

Question 35

Name 5 diseases Llamas should be vaccinated against.

Answer 35

Clostridium Perfringens types C&D, Clostridium Tetani, Clostridium Chauvoei, Clostridium Septicum, Leptospira Interrogens, Equine Herpes Virus 1, Infectious Bovine Rhinotrachitis (IBR), Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD), Ovine Enzootic Abortion (Chlamydia), Ovine Ecthyma (Soremouth), Rabies, E. Coli

Question 36

How can a Llama be infected with Chauvoei Septicum?

Answer 36

snake bite

Question 37

When is a Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) vaccination recommended?

Answer 37

When Llamas are housed near Cattle

Question 38

What should be done about a Sore mouth Outbreak in your herd?

Answer 38

Soremouth is a zoonotic disease (can be transmitted to Humans), so always contact your veterinarian if you see any of the symptoms.

Question 39

What are the symptoms of Sore mouth?

Answer 39

Crusty lesions on the face, lips, mouth of your Llama(s)

Question 40

T/F Health papers are required for most Llama Shows

Answer 40

true