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This is not meant in ANY way to replace your veterinarian. Rather, this is intended to educate, so that you may be a better partner in working with your veterinarian in providing care for camelids. Do NOT attempt to diagnosis any illness at home. Any animal that you suspect may have a medical problem should be taken quickly to your veterinarian. A vaccine is simply a preparation that stimulates the immune system to develop antibodies against the injected organism, this is termed active immunity, similar to a natural infection. The immune system is a highly dynamic system and does respond quickly when challenged, but building organism specific antibodies still takes time. I like to think of vaccinations as preventive medicine. This is intended to allow the animals' immune system to be capable of responding in the face of a disease challenge and does not become ill. The following vaccination protocol is what is used here on our farm. Vaccination programs should be tailored to each individual farm, with your veterinarian, to take into considerations diseases within a herd or on nearby farms. Pre-Weaning Vaccine 30 days old* Clostridium C & D with Tetanus 60 days old Clostridium C & D with Tetanus Weaning Vaccine 4-6 months old Clostridium C & D with Tetanus Yearling Vaccine 12 months Clostridium C & D with Tetanus or Clostridium 7 or 8way Adult Vaccine Annually Clostridium C & D with Tetanus or Clostridium 7 or 8way Pre-Breeding Vaccine 7 days pre-breeding Clostridium C & D with Tetanus or Clostridium 7 or 8way Pre-Parturition Vaccine 60 days before birthing Clostridium C & D with Tetanus *I do not vaccinate prior to 30 days due to the immature immune system in neonates. In special circumstances a cria may need to be vaccinated earlier. Other Vaccinations to consider, if warranted: Rabies, West Nile Virus (unknown efficacy), Leptospira, E. coli, Equine Rhinovirus and Influenza |
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