Llama/Alpaca Vaccination and Worming Program
Vaccinations: Vaccination programs will vary depending on exposure and individual ranch problems.
Crias
1. At Birth - Dip navel with 7% iodine or 1/2% nolvasan (chlorhexadine) as soon as possible following birth. The cria should receive a post-birthing exam from a veterinarian. At that time it will be examined for congenital problems or signs of illness. Your veterinarian may give the animal tetanus antitoxin, selenium and/or Vitamin A & D depending on its health status. Blood may be drawn between 24-72 hours post-delivery to ensure that the cria has absorbed an adequate quantity of colostrum.
2. 2-3 months of age.
a) Vision CD&T
b) Rabies
c) 5-way Leptospirosis
3. One month following initial vaccination.
a) Vision CD&T booster
b) Rabies booster
c) 5-way Leptospirosis booster
Adults
1. Annual Vision CD&T booster
2. Annual rabies booster
3. Annual 5-way Leptospirosis booster
* Yearly vaccination of pregnant females 4-6 weeks prior to expected delivery will be beneficial to the crias by increasing colostral antibodies.
West Nile Vaccination: Alpacas appear to be more susceptible to the West Nile Virus than llamas. Crias 3 months of age and older can be vaccinated, and the vaccine can be given to pregnant animals. An annual booster is required.
Worming: Worming programs vary depending on the housing conditions, pasture availability and population density. We begin worming at the time of the first vaccination, and continue at 6 month intervals. The average ranch in our area has been very successful controlling parasites on this program. It is however, a good practice to have occasional fecal exams performed to monitor the continued effectiveness of your worming program.
Rotational worming is recommended with:
1. Panacur(any time of year)
2. Ivermectin or Ivermectin-F(Fall / for nose bots)
3. Curatrem (control of flukes in problem areas/anytime of year)
(Not to be given to pregnant animals during first trimester)
Castrating the Males:
1. Normally we would castrate at close to 2 years of age.
2. Indications for early castration.
-Aggressive or overactive male behavior.
-Early exposure to females without having to worry about possible breeding.
Crias
1. At Birth - Dip navel with 7% iodine or 1/2% nolvasan (chlorhexadine) as soon as possible following birth. The cria should receive a post-birthing exam from a veterinarian. At that time it will be examined for congenital problems or signs of illness. Your veterinarian may give the animal tetanus antitoxin, selenium and/or Vitamin A & D depending on its health status. Blood may be drawn between 24-72 hours post-delivery to ensure that the cria has absorbed an adequate quantity of colostrum.
2. 2-3 months of age.
a) Vision CD&T
b) Rabies
c) 5-way Leptospirosis
3. One month following initial vaccination.
a) Vision CD&T booster
b) Rabies booster
c) 5-way Leptospirosis booster
Adults
1. Annual Vision CD&T booster
2. Annual rabies booster
3. Annual 5-way Leptospirosis booster
* Yearly vaccination of pregnant females 4-6 weeks prior to expected delivery will be beneficial to the crias by increasing colostral antibodies.
West Nile Vaccination: Alpacas appear to be more susceptible to the West Nile Virus than llamas. Crias 3 months of age and older can be vaccinated, and the vaccine can be given to pregnant animals. An annual booster is required.
Worming: Worming programs vary depending on the housing conditions, pasture availability and population density. We begin worming at the time of the first vaccination, and continue at 6 month intervals. The average ranch in our area has been very successful controlling parasites on this program. It is however, a good practice to have occasional fecal exams performed to monitor the continued effectiveness of your worming program.
Rotational worming is recommended with:
1. Panacur(any time of year)
2. Ivermectin or Ivermectin-F(Fall / for nose bots)
3. Curatrem (control of flukes in problem areas/anytime of year)
(Not to be given to pregnant animals during first trimester)
Castrating the Males:
1. Normally we would castrate at close to 2 years of age.
2. Indications for early castration.
-Aggressive or overactive male behavior.
-Early exposure to females without having to worry about possible breeding.
