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Camelid Lactation & Care of the Newborn - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 13:55, 1 August 2008
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* The suckling reflex is usually shown within the first 30 minutes.
* The suckling reflex is usually shown within the first 30 minutes.
* Camelidae are born agammaglobulinemic because of the lack of placental transfer of immunoglobulins.
* Camelidae are born agammaglobulinemic because of the lack of placental transfer of [[Immunoglobulin_G_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|immunoglobulins]].
* Rely exclusively on passive immunity absorbed from maternal colostrum for their protection against infection during the first weeks of their life.
* Rely exclusively on passive immunity absorbed from maternal colostrum for their protection against infection during the first weeks of their life.
* Colostrum absorption is possible during the first 24 hours of life, with the maximum absorption being achieved during the first 8 to 12 hours.
* Colostrum absorption is possible during the first 24 hours of life, with the maximum absorption being achieved during the first 8 to 12 hours.
* Failure of passive transfer of colostral immunoglobulin is the major factor in neonatal mortality in alpacas and probably also in other camelidae.
* Failure of passive transfer of colostral [[Immunoglobulin_G_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|immunoglobulin]] is the major factor in neonatal mortality in alpacas and probably also in other camelidae.
* Newborn cria should receive 10% of their body weight in colostrum, preferably within the first 12 hours after birth, with half of this amount given in the first 6 hours after birth.
* Newborn cria should receive 10% of their body weight in colostrum, preferably within the first 12 hours after birth, with half of this amount given in the first 6 hours after birth.
* Many factors such as cold weather or heat stress, lack of mothering, delivery by caesarean section and metabolic disturbances can can negatively affect the absorption of immunoglobulin.
* Many factors such as cold weather or heat stress, lack of mothering, delivery by caesarean section and metabolic disturbances can can negatively affect the absorption of immunoglobulin.