Llama and Alpaca Health
Llama and Alpaca Health
- Health Care and Management of Llamas - Very large index of information on health and disease topics in llamas.
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Inquiries on Skin Disease and Eating Problems - This article addresses a question on whether or not supplementing zinc can be used to correct skin lesions. Various lesions are described and the role of zinc and the levels required to correct skin diseases are described.
- Urinary Blockages in Llamas and Alpacas - This article discusses whether or not commercial feeds are responsible for urinary tract obstructions in llamas and alpacas. It discusses nutrition and its effects on the urinary tract as well as discusses various signs and symptoms of urolithiasis.
- Heat Stress in Llamas and Aplacas - Top 10 things to do to protect llamas and alpacas from heat stress. Includes the details from a study done on effects of shade and hydrotherapy treatment for thermoregulation.
- Llama Parasite Control - Description of several common parasites, and recommendations for treatment and control.
- Camelid Vaccination Protocol - (Ohio State) Very basic chart outlining a vaccine protocol for camelids starting at 2 to 3 days old.
- Liver Disease in Camelids - Information on physical exam, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment strategy and prevention.

