Other Reproductive Health Services Available

HERD HEALTH CARE
Fecal Diagnosis: Assists in the identification of intestinal worm eggs, which may compromise the health of your herd.

Blood Draws:
Establishes hormone levels to assist in determining female receptivity and/or pregnancy status. Results may also be used by the veterinarian to determine the presence of illness or infection.

FEMALE ALPACA CARE
Speculum Exams: Helps determine reproductive receptivity and may identify an infection.

MALE REPRODUCTIVE CARE
Sperm Counts: Enables analysis of the shape and motility of sperm, key to male reproductive success. Also helps to determine when a male alpaca is mature and can begin breeding.

 

CONSULTATION
Is herd health a little scary? Let me work with you to develop your alpaca handling, deworming protocols, dosages for deworming medications and proper techniques for injections.

Do you want to learn how to do fecal exams with confidence? A systematic process, the right equipment along with knowledge of parasite egg identification is a must.

Are you planning to buy your own ultrasound machine? Training is the key to understanding this machine. Understanding the alpaca reproductive system, proper handling and restraint is paramount for the safety of your females and the correct results.