Health &
Maintenance: Regular
health & maintenance checks need to be done. They
include: 5 in
1 Vaccinations AD & E
Vaccinations Toe nail trimming Weights and
Body Scores Drench (if
necessary) Vaccinations: All drug or vitamin applications should be checked with your veterinarian. 5
in 1 = Cria require
an initial 2 doses of 5 in 1
4 weeks apart First dose =
6 weeks of age Second dose = 10
wks of age (or 4 wks after first) = All alpacas require 2 doses per year – eg.
December & June. AD&E =
Cria born between May & September should receive their
first dose at 4 wks (And then continue
with the growing animal doses thereafter) = Growing animals require doses in May, July and September. = Pregnant or Lactating females require doses in May/June and
then 2-3 mths later = Other Adult animals require 1 dose in May/June Some
animals can be susceptible to Rickets and therefore may require doses
other than the aforementioned – always seek your veterinarian’s advice. Drench = As alpacas do
not tend to graze their dung piles, they rarely require drenching. If your alpacas do have a worm count or are
running with other livestock you can use the following. Cydectin – now has alpacas listed on label so can be used legally. Ivomec – has been used safely with alpacas and is also successful
in treating ear mite. Other
vaccines that are useful to have on hand. Vitamin
B1 - Assists if you get Rye Grass Staggers (calming agent) Vitamin
C - Is believed to be of assistance with Snake bite Penicillin
- Used to treat infections. |