Llamas/Alpacas and Goats Flashcards
1
Q
purpose of llamas/alpacas
A
used for fiber (fur)
pack animal, originated in mountain areas
guard llamas for sheep/goat flocks
2
Q
goat uses
A
meat and dairy animals
3
Q
fainting goats
A
muscles lock up when surprised, excited
genetic condition
4
Q
baby goat
A
kid
5
Q
baby llama
A
cria
6
Q
female goat
A
doe
7
Q
male (intact) goat
A
buck
8
Q
male (intact) llama
A
stud
9
Q
male (castrated) goat
A
wether
10
Q
male (castrated) llama
A
gelding
11
Q
nutrition
A
ruminants: stomach has 4 compartments
use microorganisms, products from fermentation go to small intestine to get absorbed
convert low quality feed (plants) to high quality feed (meat/milk)
12
Q
goat ovulation
A
spontaneous
13
Q
llama ovulation
A
induced
14
Q
goat breeding
A
short day breeders
15
Q
protozoal disease
A
coccidiosis
