Neonatology

Walker, Pamela G.

doi:10.1002/9781119583295.ch20

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“…The best solution is to provide colostrum from the same species. However, the dam does not always will to be milked [ 19 ]. In this case the alpaca colostrum could be replaced by a bovine [ 30 ] or goat one [ 16 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In this case the alpaca colostrum could be replaced by a bovine [ 30 ] or goat one [ 16 ]. Walker [ 19 ] even suggests that if the premature cria is too weak and does not have a suckle reflex, the colostrum and milk should be given by orogastric intubation. In the present study, the need for bottle feeding was associated with occurrence of more frequent cria losses.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Ingestion of insufficient colostrum amounts or failure to receive it substantially impairs the function of the cria immune system and makes the animal highly susceptible to various infections [ 18 ]. During the subsequent days of life, the neonates should gradually increase their body weight [ 19 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Alpacas usually produce one cria, whereas twins are extremely rare [ 19 ]. Live-born twins are usually very weak or do not survive the delivery.…”

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Reproductive Losses and Their Causes in Alpacas—A Survey-Based Study

Kapustka

Budzyńska

2022

Animals

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The profitability of alpaca breeding depends on satisfactory reproductive results. The study aimed to analyze the frequency and causes of reproduction-related problems in alpacas, in particular miscarriages, stillbirths, preterm births, twin pregnancies, and falls of crias within 12 months after birth. This analysis was carried out with the use of questionnaires completed voluntarily by 109 alpaca owners in three regions (British Isles, Continental Europe, and North America). Cases of miscarriage and stillbirths were reported from 44% and 36% of the farms, respectively. In half of the farms, the cases of falls of crias and young alpacas within 12 months after birth were reported. Preterm births were reported from almost half of the farms. A large number of alpaca owners did not identify the cause of fetal death. An important element increasing the cria survival rate of is the birth weight (the higher cria birth weight, the lower risk of perinatal complications and less necessity of bottle feeding). Crias from dams receiving mineral supplements had higher birth weight. This study indicated a relationship between fetal death and the occurrence of infectious diseases and scabies infestation in the herd. They may be potential causes of reproduction-related problems that are not discerned in time.

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