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Do alpacas need vaccinations?

A

Short answer

Most vets recommend at least a CDT vaccine (Clostridium perfringens C & D plus tetanus) yearly, with others such as rabies depending on your region.

Crias typically receive their first CDT around 2-3 months of age with a booster weeks later, and pregnant females are often vaccinated 4-6 weeks before birth so crias get protection through colostrum.

Because vaccines are used extra-label in camelids, build your schedule with a vet who knows alpacas.

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