VMP 420 Lecture Notes - Lecture 27: Camelid, Cud, Ataxia
1 Apr 2020
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Ears up is happy, ears pinned down is upset. Llamas are of the largest of the camelids. Most popular color is white because it can be dyed various colors. Hucaya: popular and more commonly seen than suris, tight coat. Species of origin that llamas and alpacas evolved from. In south america, are hunted for food mostly (but also fiber: very tasty, common food animal species. Lamas and camels can be crossbred and make offspring. Not all offspring will be sterile but most are. Used for backpacking: not harsh on terrain, have soft padded feet, eco-friendly. Caddies: used at golf courses to carry your things. Therapy: go to nursing homes, airports, ice cream parlors, etc. Meat is fairly lean like most game meats. Flavor is like between beef and lamb. Male llamas have penises that are backwards: postures like a female to urinate. Tapeworms: are not lethal on their own unless in very high numbers, can lead to impaction if many.
