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Neonatal Care and Reproduction

Level: Intermediate
Type: 1 Day
Instructor(s): Dr. Paul Jones , Dr. Paul Jones
Price (single): $125.00



Course Description:

Learn how to care for and birth your cria. Learn how to breed your females and keep them pregnant by enrolling in this comprehensive class for the beginning alpaca breeder taught by a recognized expert in the field, Dr. Paul Jones DVM of Woodburn Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Jones will also be discussing topics from the International Camelid Conference hosted by Ohio State University.
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8:30 a.m.

    A. Caring for the Late Term Pregnant Female
    B. What do I do When the Baby is Due?

       1. The First 24 Hours

10:15 - 10:30 a.m. - Break

10:30 - 12:00

    C. Taking Care of Mom After She Gives Birth

       1. The First 10 Days of a Cria’s Life
       2. What to Watch For
       3. Supplies and Equipment

    D. Veterinarian Protocol on Vitamins and Vaccinations

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

    E. Alpaca Reproduction

       1. How Do I Get Them Pregnant?
       2. Maiden
       3. Proven Dam

    F. Studmaster Mating Manager™: Our online management tool
        for breeding and pregnancy managing

2:30 - 2:45 p.m. - Break

2:45 p.m.

    G. Field Breeding
    H. Pen Mating
    I. Common Pregnancy Tests

       1. Spitting Off
       2. Progesterone
       3. Ultra Sound

 

 
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