Veterinarian Dr Robert Van Saun, from PennState University, has written a comprehensive article on selenium (Se) supplementation in camelids which can be read here. Dietary Se content issues in camelids are yet…
Veterinarian Dr Robert Van Saun, from PennState University, has written a comprehensive article on selenium (Se) supplementation in camelids which can be read here. Dietary Se content issues in camelids are yet…
Handling facilities for camelids are different to those used for sheep and cattle due to their different body dimensions and weights. Sheep yards are generally too low in height to safely prevent…
The onus is on you to keep your animals contained to your property and animals diseases/infestations off your farm. The first step in biosecurity is having good fences: Firstly, make sure existing…
If your alpacas are grazing short, dry-standing feed at the moment, there are not enough nutrients in the feed to maintain body condition score, let alone grow, gestate or lactate. You need…
Alpacas and llamas require annual shearing as they do not shed their fleece. At this time of the year, unshorn camelids are at risk of heat stress and fly-strike. If you have…
The Cria Genesis website has been upgraded so that it is mobile- and tablet-friendly. It has been designed to provide alpaca and llama farmers with Cria Genesis PDF Notes on specific husbandry, nutrition,…
The winter solstice has gone and July is here! It is time to treat your camelids with vitamin D again to ensure appropriate calcium and phosphorus regulation and bone growth (first treatment of…
Animal Health Australia produces a twice-yearly update called Stock Health Monitor, which provides Australia’s alpaca, cattle, goat and sheep producer communities with the latest information on avoiding, managing and controlling livestock production…