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Camelid Lactation & Care of the Newborn - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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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 [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Placenta_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|placental]] transfer of [[Immunoglobulin_G_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|immunoglobulins]].
* Camelidae are born agammaglobulinemic because of the lack of [[Gestation -Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|placental]] transfer of [[Immunoglobulin_G_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|immunoglobulins]].
* Rely exclusively on passive immunity absorbed from maternal [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]] for their protection against infection during the first weeks of their life.
* Rely exclusively on passive immunity absorbed from maternal [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]] for their protection against infection during the first weeks of their life.
* [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Colostrum|Colostrum]] absorption is possible during the first 24 hours of life, with the maximum absorption being achieved during the first 8 to 12 hours.
* [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Colostrum|Colostrum]] absorption is possible during the first 24 hours of life, with the maximum absorption being achieved during the first 8 to 12 hours.