Re: [AlpacaTalk] fertility questions
Hi Marsha,
Hopefully you have an alpaca saavy vet close by that can perform a full reproductive exam on you female. This exam should include a visual exam of the vagina and cervix, as well as an ultrasound to include the ovaries and uterus.
You don't say how old she is, but if she is not sexually mature, she may not be ready to conceive. There are other things such as uterine infections, retained corpus luteums, or ovarian cysts.
If you are using the same male, he may actually be the problem with little or no sperm. If he is inexperienced or if she has an intact hymen, then you may not be getting penetration to accomplish pregnancy.
So there are a few things to think about, but if this were my gal, I would be having the vet out for ultrasound etc.
Laurel
The Shouvlins
Bluebird Hills Farm
Springfield, Ohio
937-206-3936
www.bluebirdhills.
bluebirdhills@
> We have a female that has been bred several times and has yet to produce a
> cria. She has never had one prior to our purchasing her. She spits the
> boys off for the first 6 - 8 weeks even if they just come close to the
> fence line near her but after that will cush again.
>
> Are there specific tests that is recommended to be done on her to see if
> she is capable of holding a pregnancy? Is there anything that can be done
> to help her hold the pregnancy? She's not been stressed at all during
> this time frame. Any and all info on this would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks, Marsha
posted by Chaddo at 7:25 PM
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