Toe trimmers - here's our blog post about the different types
Blu-kote - I prefer the spray version, for long lasting treatment of small nicks and wounds. Fly spray Vet wrap Thermometer Mister - for hot days Spring loaded scissors Scale - significant weight fluctuations can be an indicator something is up Needles & syringes Clippers or Shears - here's our blog post about the different types Iodine Blood stop powder Stethoscope Labor and Newborn Care Lubricant Navel clamps or dental floss - for tying off bleeding navels in newborn crias Colostrum paste Enema Iodine for navel BosE (prescription) and Vitamin A&D Supplies for running fecal samples - getting quick results is essential and easier than you might think (we're working on a blog post with instructions) Microscope Glass slides & coverslips Saline Solution Fecalyzer plastic vials Medicines (Consult your veterinarian for the appropriate dosage and to dispense an appropriate volume of drug for your use) Safeguard (or other dewormer for common parasites in your area) Ivermectin (may be necessary for M-Worm prevention depending on your region) Vitamin ADEB Gel (with probiotics) Selenium & Vitamin E Gel - Useful if you live in a selenium deficient area Probios- Useful for stressful times (parasites, transport, weaning) Eye ointment - Terramycin Penicillin Toltrazuril (Baycox) - for Coccidia treatment By vet prescription only: Banamine - for pain Thiamine - for treating PEM Here is a brochure on medical management from the ILA by Dr. Murray Fowler For more information on llamas and their needs see our blog post on book recommendations here Some of the above links (those from Amazon) are affiliate links. This means that we receive a small commission on each sale at no additional cost to you.
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Robin
1/16/2022 06:46:05 am
Great lists! I include a stethoscope for listening to gut sounds and heartrate.
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American Llama Magazine
1/16/2022 11:44:55 am
Great suggestion Robin, I added one to the list!
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AuthorKyle Mumford is a third generation llama owner, and his family has owned llamas since 1980. Kyle and his wife Jerrika have a herd of approximately 25 llamas in Southwest Washington. Categories
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