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Livestock => Camelids => Topic started by: MandyB on March 16, 2021, 08:24:40 pm

Title: Lambivac?
Post by: MandyB on March 16, 2021, 08:24:40 pm

Hi I am getting some Lambivac as advised for my goats. I understand it has a very short shelf life of 10 hours and I wondered if I should use it on my 2 alpacas as well?
Does anyone use it on alpacas and what would the dosage be as I am struggling to find advice online ?
Thanks in advance for your wisdom!

Title: Re: Lambivac?
Post by: Anke on March 18, 2021, 06:07:25 pm

I think your vet may be the best advice, and isn't there an Alpaca veterinary society (there is for goats).

Title: Re: Lambivac?
Post by: Anke on March 19, 2021, 10:51:57 am

Quote from: Scarlet.Dragon on March 18, 2021, 09:17:58 pm

If Lambivac isn't licensed for Alpaca, you also couldn't legally use it without a vet prescription and if you do, and you record it in your drugs acquisition, administration and disposal holding register then it could get you into trouble if/when you get an inspection.

Alpacas are not classified as livestock - therefore (as far as I know) no DEFRA/APHA inspections.