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All camelidae are born in a relatively advanced stage of development and should be relatively active and capable of holding their heads up high as well as standing, nursing and walking unaided within a few minutes to one hour after birth.  

All camelidae are born in a relatively advanced stage of development and should be relatively active and capable of holding their heads up high as well as standing, nursing and walking unaided within a few minutes to one hour after birth.  

** Very friable and can be easily removed with only the slightest friction.

** Very friable and can be easily removed with only the slightest friction.

** Close examination of this epidermal membrane is very helpful in evaluating prematurity and the degree of stress in the newborn.

** Close examination of this epidermal membrane is very helpful in evaluating prematurity and the degree of stress in the newborn.

*** In premature camelidae the membrane is firmly attached to the extremities, and in case of [[Parturition_-_Risks_in_Parturition_- Anatomy & Physiology#Dystocia|dystocia]] or prolonged birth, the epidermal membrane becomes yellow because of the increased defecation and even diarrhea of the fetus.

*** In premature camelidae the membrane is firmly attached to the extremities, and in case of [[Dystocia|dystocia]] or prolonged birth, the epidermal membrane becomes yellow because of the increased defecation and even diarrhea of the fetus.

== Normal Parameters ==

== Normal Parameters ==

* 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 [[Gestation -Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|placental]] transfer of [[Immunoglobulin_G|immunoglobulins]].

* Camelidae are born agammaglobulinemic because of the lack of [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|placental]] transfer of [[Immunoglobulin_G|immunoglobulins]].

* Rely exclusively on passive immunity absorbed from maternal [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]] for their protection against infection during the first weeks of their life.

* Rely exclusively on passive immunity absorbed from maternal [[Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]] for their protection against infection during the first weeks of their life.

* [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis- Anatomy & 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.  

* [[Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & 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.  

* Failure of passive transfer of [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostral]] [[Immunoglobulin_G|immunoglobulin]] is the major factor in neonatal mortality in alpacas and probably also in other camelidae.  

* Failure of passive transfer of [[Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostral]] [[Immunoglobulin_G|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 [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|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 [[Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|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_G|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_G|immunoglobulin]].  

* If the dam does not have enough [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]], and no other camelid [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]] is available, then cow or goat [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]] may be used as a substitute.

* If the dam does not have enough [[Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]], and no other camelid [[Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]] is available, then cow or goat [[Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]] may be used as a substitute.

* In normal circumstances, the calf is left with the dam once it has been determined that the dam is producing [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]].  

* In normal circumstances, the calf is left with the dam once it has been determined that the dam is producing [[Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]].  

** This is important because maternal bonding enhances absorption of [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]].  

** This is important because maternal bonding enhances absorption of [[Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]].  

* If the calf is not seen suckling by 3 hours after birth, then [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]] should be milked out and bottle-fed to the calf.

* If the calf is not seen suckling by 3 hours after birth, then [[Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]] should be milked out and bottle-fed to the calf.

** If the calf has a poor suckling reflex, administration of [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]] should be initiated via a stomach tume (as in lambs).

** If the calf has a poor suckling reflex, administration of [[Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]] should be initiated via a stomach tume (as in lambs).

* Vitamin E-selenium preparations can be given intramuscularly to neonates born in selenium deficient regions.

* Vitamin E-selenium preparations can be given intramuscularly to neonates born in selenium deficient regions.

 

[[Category:Camelid Reproduction]]

[[Category:Camelid Reproduction]]