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This page is maintained with the assistance of Associate Professor Anthony English of the University of Sydney, Faculty of Veterinary Science.
General Resources
The University of Sydney Library Catalogue
Recommended subject headings on the University of Sydney Library Catalogue are listed below. Please check all related subject heading for comprehensive results.
Australian Camel - Information
This website hosted by Explore the Outback provides links to a large collection of sites dealing with various aspects of camel biology, health, husbandry, training and handling.
Information Resources on Old World Camels: Arabian and Bactrian 1941-2004
Compiled by Jean Larson, of the Animal Welfare Information Center, USA, this site is a compilation of old world camel information resources and is designed to address the need to understand their nutrition and health care needs, reproduction, behavior, physiology, diseases, veterinary care and responses to new climates.
Information Resources on the South American Camelids: Llamas, Alpacas, Guanacos, and Vicunas 1943-2003
Compiled by Jean Larson, of the Animal Welfare Information Center, USA, this site is a compilation of South American Camelid information resources. The list includes both books and articles and addresses issues such as nutrition and health care needs, reproduction, behavior, physiology, diseases and veterinary care of the South American Camelids.
International Camelid Institute
"The International Camelid Institute (ICI) promotes education, service and collaboration among researchers, breeders, owners, fiber and textile industry professionals and animal enthusiasts worldwide". Its website contains a large collection of resources on camelids. These include articles, details of latest research, and news updates.
RMLA - Health & husbandry notes for camelid owners
Collection of articles published on the Rocky Mountain Llama & Alpaca Association website. Topics covered include anatomy, nutrition, diseases, parasites, and reproduction.
Evolution and Origin of the Domestic Camelids
Article written by Jane Wheeler, PhD. It was originally published in the ILR Report Vol. 8 Issue #2 Summer 2003 and is made available on the web on the Rocky Mountain Llama & Alpaca Association website.
Anesthetic Management of Camelids
Authored by K.R. Mama, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, USA, this is a review article on the anaesthetic management of camelids. Focusing primarily on llamas and alpacas, the article includes brief descriptions of anaesthetic techniques. Linked references are includes at the end of the article.
Demonstration of ecologically sustainable management of camels on aboriginal and pastoral land
2003 report by Dr Birgit Dörges and Dr Jürgen Heucke for the Natural Heritage Trust and published on the web by Camels Australia Export
Feral camel
Farmnote published by the Western Australian Department of Agriculture. Covers distribution, biology, identification, food habits, reproduction, and damage.
Alpaca Research Foundation
"The Mission of the Alpaca Research Foundation is to encourage and support scientific research which benefits the North American alpaca industry, primarily in the areas of alpaca health, husbandry, genetics and fiber." The website publishes articles and papers resulting from the Foundation's research.
Alpaca Association New Zealand
The Alpaca Association New Zealand website features information on alpaca diseases and conditions, reproduction, and toxic grasses.
Diseases and Pests
The University of Sydney Library Catalogue
Recommended subject headings on the University of Sydney Library Catalogue are listed below. Please check all related subject heading for comprehensive results.
Camelid Research Program - Health topics
The homepage of the Camelid Research Program at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University. This site features links to full-text articles on health related issues in camelids.
Index For Health, Care,
& Management For Llamas
Part of the Shagbark Ridge Llamas website. This section contains brief notes on llama heath issues as well as links to articles written by veterinarians.
Reproduction
Lecture notes for the short course in reproduction in the dromedary camel
Published on the web by IVIS. Lecture notes for a short course in reproduction in the dromedary camel organized by J.A. Skidmore DVM PhD at the Camel Reproduction Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on January 26-28, 2004. Includes sections on male and female reproductive anatomy and physiolgy, pregnancy, embryo transfer, and artificial insemination. Users need to register with IVIS to access material. Registration is free.
Recent advances in camelid reproduction
Electronic book edited by L. I. Skidmore, DVM PhD and G. P. Adams, DVM PhD, and published by IVIS, Ithaca NY, in 2003. Includes chapters on reproductive physiology, pregnancy diagnosis, obstetrics, artificial insemination, and embryo transfer. Users must register with IVIS to gain access. Registration is free.
Artificial insemination in alpacas (Lama pacos)
Report authored by Jane Vaughan, David Galloway, and David Hopkins for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation in November 2003. The aim of the project was to develop the technology for artificial insemination in alpacas and achieve acceptable pregnacy rates after AI.
Improving the efficiency of reproduction and breeding in alpacas
Report authored by Jane Vaughan for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation in July 2002. "The aim of this project was to develop a practical protocol that would allow fixed-time mating of alpacas at a known stage of ovarian follicular development, in association with improved pregnancy rates following mating".
Llama Female Reproductive Anatomy
Part of the Learning reproduction in farm animals website created by Dr. Rodney D. Geisert of the Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University. The site consisits of several collections of labeled slides.
Nutrition
Basics of Alpaca Nutrition
Article by Dr. Nancy A. Irlbeck PhD published by the Alpaca Research Foundation. Discusses water, forages, grains, proteins, and vitamins and minerals. Includes tables of nutritional requirements.
University of Wisconsin Forage Research Articles
Part of the University's Forage Research and Extension site, this page contains links to a series of full-text articles on forages, grazing, and silage storage.
Farming and production
Australian Alpaca Association
This site includes information about alpacas and their breeding, press releases and links to other alpaca sites.
RIRDC- Rare Natural Fibres Research Reports
- Alpaca
Collection of research reports published by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. Reports focussing on alpaca include:
Alpaca Fact Sheets
Collection of Fact Sheets published by the South Australian Department of Primary Industries and Resources. Topics covered include breeding, management and health, and fibre shearing and preparation.
RIRDC - New Animal Products Research Reports - Camels
Collection of research reports published by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. Reports focussing on camels include:
Camels Australia Export
The Central Australian Camel Industry Association's role is to promote the sustainable development of the camel industry in Australia. The site provides information on the capture and handling of feral camels, the biology and social organisation of camels, tranportation and emergency destruction of camels. The site also provides specifications for trading live camels, and camel meat specifications.
Camels in Australia
Collection of AgNotes and other resources published by the Northern Territory Department of Business Industry and Resource Development.
Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals - The Camel (Camelus dromedarius)
Report prepared by Standing Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management (SCARM) in 1997. The report covers water, food, mustering, reproduction, health, management practices, transport, and emergency destruction.
Associations
Australian Alpaca Veterinarians
Australian Alpaca Association
Alpaca Research Foundation
International Alpaca Association
Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (US)
Alpaca Association New Zealand
Wild Camel Protection Foundation
Recommended Research Databases and Indexes
Recommended research databases and indexes for this area of study are: CAB Abstracts, MEDLINE, AGRICOLA and Web of Science.
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