Camelids

Question 1

Do alpacas have a high or low sperm reservoir?

Answer 1

Low

Question 2

What is the testicle size for alpacas?

Answer 2

3.5X2.5 cm

Question 3

How long does spermatogenesis take in a camelid?

Answer 3

12 to 18 months

Question 4

Describe the penis of a camelid

Answer 4

Fibroelastic penis -sigmoid flexure

Fibro-cartilagneous projection

Question 5

What type of ovulates are camelids?

Answer 5

Induced ovulators

Question 6

What is the reproductive behaviour camelids show when rejecting a male?

Answer 6

Spitting off

Question 7

When can first breeding of a camelid be done?

Answer 7

1 year old (if 65% of mature BW)

Question 8

How often should be spitting off be done?

Answer 8

7 days to check for ovulation
14 days to check for conception
Every 2-4 weeks until ultrasound and then intermittently throughout gestation

Question 9

Describe the type of pregnancy camelids have. Which horn is the pregnancy likely to occur in?

Answer 9

Corpus luteum dependant
Follicular waves during pregnancy
90% in left horn

Question 10

What type of placenta do camelids have?

Answer 10

Simple diffuse

Question 11

How long is pregnancy in a camelid?

Answer 11

345 days

Question 12

When is extra nutrition required during pregnancy? What is required?

Answer 12

Last 3 months

BCS of 3.5, higher protein

Question 13

What is different about the foetal membranes of camelids?

Answer 13

Have extra foetal membrane - epidural membrane

Question 14

What congenital abnormalities are common in camelids?

Answer 14

Choanal atresia
Umbilical hernia
Foetal monsters

Question 15

At what age should crias be weaned?

Answer 15

6 months