No prior experience with camelids is necessary. Topics covered include camelid historical perspective, international agriculture, housing, behavior, handling, herd health, basic reproduction, practical nutrition, vaccinations, gastrointestinal parasite control, and common infectious diseases.
Familiarity with camelids is also provided through hands on animal care of the teaching herd including feeding, cleaning and watering of the animals during the semester.
Problem solving and critical thinking are emphasized. An oral presentation is required of all students. Extensive class participation is expected from all students. An interactive course designed to introduce the student to all aspects of reproduction in alpacas and llamas.
The course consists of interactive hands on laboratory sessions working with both alpacas and llamas for 2 two hour sessions per week. The alpaca is an excellent model for teaching the essentials of farm animal reproduction. Topics covered include reproductive behavior, male and female anatomy and reproductive physiology, ultrasound examination of the male and female reproductive tract, semen collection and evaluation, and infertility evaluation.
A review of the latest reproduction research findings is included. The international importance of alpacas and llamas will be examined. Techniques learned in this course are transferable to other farm animal species.
For more information on any of our classes or to register for a class or seminar contact Dr. Purdy at nunoavet gmail. Alpaca Herd Health Management. Practical Alpaca Reproduction. Alpaca Semen Collection and Analysis. An introduction to donkeys in the US and internationally. The course consists of hands on laboratory sessions.
No prior experience with donkeys is necessary. Topics covered include camelid historical perspective, international agriculture, housing, behavior, handling, herd health, basic reproduction, practical nutrition, and vaccinations. Familiarity with donkeys is also provided through hands on animal care of the teaching herd including feeding, cleaning and watering of the animals during the semester. An interactive course designed to introduce the student to all aspects of reproduction in donkeys.
The course consists of interactive hands on laboratory sessions working with both donkeys for 2 two hour sessions per week. The donkey is an excellent model for teaching the essentials of equine reproduction for horses also. A review of the latest reproduction research findings for donkeys is included. The international importance of donkeys will be examined. Observations in Donkey Reproduction.
Small Herd Behavior in Domestic Donkeys. Stephen Purdy was vital to my success as a researcher. His hands-on, dynamic, and honest approach to teaching is invaluable, and the experiences working with alpacas and donkeys that he provides for his students are completely unique.
My accomplishments under Dr. Purdy are stand-out features of my resume, and I am so fortunate that I got the chance to learn from him. Title Save Cancel. Teaching philosophy and interests: Learning is a lifelong process involving the interaction of the teacher and student- both benefit. The University exists for the benefit of the students. My job is to prepare students for entrance into the job market or graduate school through challenging instruction which emphasizes development of problem solving skills.
For a discussion of the Importance of Donkeys in Africa follow the link here. Interested donors should contact Dr. Purdy directly with their ideas. For a discussion of the Differences Between Donkeys and Horses follow the link here. Relevant Donkey Articles Written by Dr. Purdy Teaching philosophy and interests: Learning is a lifelong process involving the interaction of the teacher and student- both benefit.
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