Lecture 10 Flashcards
(18 cards)
What are the 2 major breeds of alpaca
- Huacaya breed
2. Suri breed
What is the consequence of blue eyed alpacas
Deaf
How many shades if fleece colour do alpacas have
22
What is the gestation of an alpaca
11 months
What is the lifespan of an alpaca
15-30 years
What is the fleece wight per year
1-10 pounds/year
What protein levels do male alpacas need
8-10%
What protein levels do pregnant alpacas need in the first 2 trimesters
12-14%
What protein levels do lactating alpacas need
13-15%
How long does it take for the penis to sufficiently extruded for mating
2.5-3 years
What do female alpacas reach maturity
12-15 moths of age when they are 45-50kg in weight
What age are female alpacas productive up to
13-15 years
How long is the female oestrus cycle
3 weeks
What triggers ovulation of female alpacas
Mating
What do spit offs indicate
Formation of the corpus luteum
After mating the alpacas, when do you pregnancy test
30-45 days
What do you dip the navel in to avoid infection
Iodine tincture
What must you vaccinate females against
Leptospirosis, Annual malignant oedema vaccination against snake bite and chlamydia
