NEONATAL SEMINAR
JOIN US FOR A
Full Day Birthing/Neonatal Clinic
with Dr. Cheryl DeWitt
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019
9:00am-5:30pm
at
NEW GROOVE ALPACAS, LLC
216 ACORN DRIVE
MIDDLETOWN, DELWARE 19709
This clinic will be comprised of a morning lecture with a power-point presentation, to cover female reproduction/breeding; reproductive anatomy and physiology, breeding and pregnancy diagnosis options, gestational development, care of the pregnant dam, normal and abnormal cria presentation and care of the newborn as well as the high-risk cria.
The afternoon will include a "hands-on wet-lab" using uterine simulators, that will challenge participants to diagnose the contents of the uterus, discuss a proposed delivery plan, and identify and correct dystocias to deliver the cria safely. Emergency training, and a lot of fun!
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Summary of topics include:
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- Reproductive cycle in the Female
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- Behavior Testing: When is the optimum time to breed?
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- Reproductive Emergencies and Signs that ‘something may be wrong’
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- How a Dam prepares for birth
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- What you can do during a malpositioned birth
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- Nutrition/Feeding during pregnancy
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- When to Vaccinate, worm the dam
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- The importance of Colostrum
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- Indications of problems in new crias such as choanal atresia (closed nasal passages), heart or lung problems, hypothermia, diarrhea, dehydration, limb deformities, hernia and more...
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A course-book, light breakfast (STARTING AT 8 AM) and lunch will be provided. Class size limited to 28 participants to optimize learning. To reserve your spot please email secretary@marylandalpacas.org.
Cost: MABA Farm members NO COST, Non MABA or MABA Assoc $200 per farm (up to 2 people).
SIGN UP FORM: NEONATAL SEMINAR SIGN UP FORM.docx
New Groove Alpacas is located about 18 miles south of Wilmington DE and is easily accessible from the Delmarva peninsula, SE PA, and NJ. Closest airports are PHL (45 minutes) and BWI (80 minutes). There are several hotels in the area for overnight guests (contact MABA secretary for info.)
NOTE: IN THE EVENT YOU BECOME AWARE OF A STILLBORN LOSS, AND THE OWNERS WOULD BE WILLING TO ALLOW OTHERS TO LEARN FROM IT, PLEASE CONTACT THE MABA SECRETARY (secretary@marylandalpacas.org OR 302-757-4431) OR DR DEWITT DIRECTLY (llamadoc@bright.com OR 419-722-2747) TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS.
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