Camelids

We provide a range of clinical services for camelids, from the pet camelid owner to the commercial breeder; we are equipped to support your herd. Some of our services include:

• Sick camelid visits and investigations – access to rapid blood and faecal testing, ultrasound, radiography (X-rays) in house
• Routine herd health visits and health check-ups
• Herd health planning and vaccination protocols
• Whether 2 alpacas or 200 we can ensure you have the best preventative care in place.
• Castrations
• Microchipping
• Pregnancy diagnosis via ultrasound scanning – including 2 month, 5-6 month and 8-9 month scans
• Assistance with routine care such as foot trimming, injections, condition scoring
• Dermatology (skin) investigations
• Parasite control plans and camelid-specific worm egg counting services
• Experienced in managing camelid parasite control plans and camelid-specific endoparasites such as Eimeria macuensis (“Emac”) and Haemonchus contortus (“barber pole worm”).
• TB testing and advice
• Experienced in both statutory and private comparative skin and blood Enferplex testing, access to TBAS farm assessments with your own vet
• Emergency visits such as unpackings, colics, and injuries - 24/7, 7 days a week, our own vets available for both visits and phone advice with rapid call out response
• Neonatal cria care – sick cria care, plasma transfusions 
• Blood collection drives for plasma collection

Our vets Yasmine Cooper and Morgan Bass have a special interest in camelid health and strive to ensure the W&M vet team are using the most up-to-date camelid knowledge. No matter your herd size, experience or goals we are happy to assist with the veterinary care of your herd.