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Llama and Alpaca Health
These links lead to articles that may be helpful in keeping your
animals healthy, or in recognizing and treating disease. I've tried to
keep the links to those written by veterinarians or specialists in some
field, but a few are written by the general public. Many diseases or
conditions may appear similar, so veterinary disgnosis is extremely
important. As always, check with your own vet before trying a cure or
medication.
Liver
Disease and Ulcers ~ Parasites
and Control ~ Neonatal,
Birth Defects, IgG Info
Reproduction
~ Vaccinations
~ Other
Diseases and Conditions (including skin)
Nutrition
or Poisoning ~ Injuries
and Treatment ~ Assorted
Articles
Consulting
Camelid Veterinarians ~ Veterinary
Colleges
Liver Disease and
Ulcers
OSU
Critical Care: Successful Treatment of Fatty Liver Syndrome in
Llamas
OSU Veterinary Journal
Liver
Disease in Camelids
David Anderson
Action
Plan for Camelids Affected with Acute Death Associated with Liver
Disease
David Anderson
Views on Fatty
Liver Disease
David Anderson, Brad Smith, Susan
Tornquist, Robert Van Saun
Hepatic
Lipidosis in the Camelid: A Different Perspective
Brad Smith, Susan Tornquist, Robert Van Saun
The
Acute Abdomen in South American Camelids
David
Anderson
Stomach Ulcers
in Alpacas and Llamas
Steve Purdy
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Parasites and Control
Sarcocystosis:
A Parasite Endemic to Andean Alpacas
Stuart
White
Llama
Parasite Control
David Anderson
Meningeal
Worm Infection
Steve Purdy
Eimeria and
Isospora (coccidiosis)
The Tick Research
Lab
Mallophaga - Biting
Lice
Siphunculata - Sucking
Lice
Flies
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Neonatal, Birth Defects, and IgG
Info
Birth to 24
Hours of Age
Bradford B. Smith, Karen I. Timm,
Patrick O. Long
Longer
Gestations and Smaller Birth Weights in Spring-Born Alpacas
George Davis
Congenital
Defects Commonly Seen in Camelids
David
Anderson
Wry Face in
Camelids
LaRue W. Johnson
Choanal
Atresia in the Alpaca
Bradford B. Smith, Karen I.
Timm, Michael Huber, Barbara J. Watrous, Jerry Heidel
Alpaca and Llama
Neonatology (includes Common Congenital Defects in
Camelids)
Steve Purdy
Dystocias
Bradford B. Smith, Karen I. Timm, Patrick O. Long
Assessing
Fetal Health: When is the Gestating Cria at Risk?
David Anderson
Questions and
Answers About Llama IgG and Plasma Transfer
Donald
Jorgensen
Triple J Farms
Llama Plasma
Donald Jorgensen
The
Advantages Of Measuring IgG In Llama Colostrum
Donald
Jorgensen
How to
Correct Abnormal IgG Levels in Newborn Llamas
Donald
Jorgensen
Cow Colostrum, An
Alternative Supplement For The Newborn Llama
Donald
Jorgensen
Testing to
Develop Normals on Newborn Crias From Birth to Weaning
Donald Jorgensen
Llama
Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and It's Role As An Indicator Of Health
Status
Donald Jorgensen
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Reproduction
Alpaca and
Llama Reproduction
Steve Purdy
Infertility
in Female Llamas
David Anderson
Reproductive
Problems in the Alpaca
Part 1: Assessing Reproductive Problems in
Proven Alpacas
Brad Smith, Pat Long
Efficient
Alpaca Breeding
Eric Hoffman
Conformation
and Breeding Practices
Steve Purdy
Diagnosis and
Treatment of Uterine Infections in Alpacas (A Study in
Progress)
Steve Purdy
Of Teeth,
Tails, and Vulvas: Observations from the Field
Brad
Smith
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Vaccinations
If I give a
cria with a low IgG a CD/T shot, will that help raise it's
immunities?
See Question and Answer #6:
Donald
Jorgensen
Causes of
Vaccination-Immunization Failures in Livestock
Duane
Rice, Denis Erickson, Dale Grotelueschen
Camelid
Vaccination Protocol
David Anderson
Alpaca
and Llama Vaccination Schedule
Steve Purdy
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Nutrition or Poisoning
Practical
Llama and Alpaca Nutrition
Steve Purdy
Why
Vitamins & Minerals for Llamas and Alpacas?
Look below the
graph.
Feeding the
Pregnant Alpaca
Robert J. Van Saun
Rickets in
Alpacas and Llamas
Steve Purdy
Understanding
Vitamin and Mineral Supplements for Camelids: Reading Between the
Lines
Robert J. Van Saun
UW
Forage Research Articles
Grass Tetany
(grass staggers, wheat pasture poisoning, hypomagnesemia)
Paul Q. Guyer, Alex Hogg, Gene White
Vitamin E
Deficiency or Excess
Vitamin E and Selenium are
closely related in their nutritional biochemistry.
Vitamin A
Deficiency or Excess
Vitamin D
Deficiency or Excess
Copper
Deficiency or Excess
Zinc
Deficiency or Excess
Vitamins
and Minerals Associated with Diseases in the Various Body Systems
List of
Essential Vitamins and Minerals
HiMag Fescue May Help
Thwart Grass Tetany (Hypomagnesemia)
University of
Illinois - Plants Toxic to Animals
Indiana
Plants Poisonous to Livestock and Pets
Canadian Poisonous
Plants Information System
Toxic
Plants of the Southeast
Poisonous
Plants in the Western US
Poisonous
Plants of North Carolina
Poisonous Plants -
Pennsylvania VetMed
Cornell
University - Toxic Agents in Plants
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Other Diseases and
Conditions
Common
Camelid Diseases
(includes Esophageal Choke, Tooth Root
Abscesses, Dermatologic Problems)
Steve
Purdy
Contagious
Abscesses in Camelids
David Anderson
Common Alpaca
and Llama Skin Problems
Steve Purdy
Camel
Dermatophilosis in Kenya
Gitao C. G. - University of
Nairobi, Dept. of Vet. Pathology and Microbiology
Ringworm and
Club Lamb Fungus
Dr. Ted Doane, Doyle
Wolverton
Epidermal epidemic -
Attacking ringworm and rain rot
Mark A.
Crisman
Mud
Fever caused by dermatophilus congolensis
(AKA rain rot, dew
poisoning, rain scald, greasy heal)
Soremouth
in Sheep (Contagious Ecthyma or Orf)
Fred M. Hopkins,
Warren Gill
Contagious Ecthyma
(Sore Mouth or Orf)
J.M. Peralta
Contagious
Ecthyma - photo of sheep (Orf, Sore Mouth, Pustular Dermatitis)
Patella
Luxation
Ty McConnell
The Whys and
"What-for" of Leg Conformation
Karen I. Timm
Urolithiasis
in Small Ruminants
David Anderson
Leptospirosis
of Domestic Animals
Donald B. Hudson
Mycobacterium
Paratuberculosis in Animals
Alan Kennedy
Johne's
disease in alpacas (Lama pacos) in Australia
Ridge,
Harkin, Badman, Mellor, Larsen
Horner's
Syndrome
University of Illinois College of Veterinary
Medicine
Valley
Fever
Yes, camelids get it too.
Possible Valley Fever
Cure
We don't know if this has been tried on
camelids.
Frequently Asked
Questions about Johne's Disease
Picornavirus
Lyme
Disease
List of
diseases in alphabetic order
Recent Disease
Articles by Country
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Injuries and
Treatment
Cervical
Vertebral Injuries in Camelids
David Anderson
Broken
Bones: What to do when the worst happens
David
Anderson
On-Farm
Emergency Treatment of Alpacas
David Anderson
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Assorted
Snake
Bite - Treatment and snake traps
Castration
of Camelids: When, Where, Why
David Anderson
Facial
Swellings: What do they mean? What do we do?
David
Anderson
Alpaca and
Llama Dentistry
Steve Purdy
Normal Alpaca
and Llama Blood Values
Steve Purdy
Winter Health
Care
Steve Purdy
Alpaca and
Llama Dentistry
Steve Purdy
Llama and Alpaca
Drug Dosages
Steve Purdy
The Alpaca
Eye Study
Steve Purdy
Current
Camelid Research at OSU
Future
Camelid Research at OSU
Morris
Animal Foundation Studies
Recently Published
APHIS Rules & Notices
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Consulting Camelid
VeterinariansIf your veterinarian is new to llamas,
alpacas, guanacos or camels, one of these vets may be able to answer
questions. Have your current vet contact them. Please do not bother these
busy vets yourself *unless* you plan on engaging them as your own vet. All
of these veterinarians have been recommended by various camelid owners or
asked to be listed.
Alabama
~ California
~ Colorado
~ Florida
~ Kentucky
~ Illinois
~ Maine
~ Michigan
New
Mexico ~ Ohio ~
Oregon
~ Texas
~ Utah ~
Vermont
~ Virginia
~ Washington
Wisconsin
ALABAMA
Dr. David Pugh
Dr. Christine Navarre
(205) 844-4490
College of Vet
Med
Auburn University
AL 36849
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CALIFORNIA
Dr. Murray Fowler
(916) 752-9610
Univ. of California-Davis College of
Vet Med
Dr. Rick Frey
(530) 652-5818
Loomis near Sacramento
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COLORADO
Dr. LaRue Johnson and Dr. Frank Gary
(970) 221-4535 or (970)
484-9151
Colorado
State College of Vet Med
Dr. Tim Thompson
(970)
785-2284
Town & Country Veterinary Clinic
PO Box
450
Platteville, CO 80651
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FLORIDA
Dr. Keely Smith
1-888-281-7417
Hudson, FL
University of Florida College of
VetMed
(352) 392-4700 extension 4000
Gainesville, FL
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KENTUCKY
Dr. Norm Evans
(270)
821-7993
Mobile Veterinary Services
810 Dodson Lane
Madisonville
KY 42431
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ILLINOIS
Dr. Rod Yetter
(309) 543-2091
Prairie Ridge Vet.Clinic
201 S.
Prairie Ridge Drive
Havana, Il. 62644
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MAINE
Dr. Barbara Perkins
(207) 933-2165
Annabessacook Vet
Clinic
417 Route 135
Monmouth, Maine 04259
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MICHIGAN
Dr. Lee Ann
Berglund-Fosdick
517-294-1712
Lee Ann's Mobile Veterinary
Service
Fowlerville, MI
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NEW MEXICO
Dr. Terry Jantzen and Dr. Ann Gwinn
(505) 454-0117
Animal Care
Clinic
1000 Mills Avenue
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Dr. Jim Fallen
(505) 897-3787
9300 Guadalupe Trail
NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114
Training: CSU(Colorado State
University) with Dr. LaRue Johnson
Llama vet for over 15 years.
Dr. Linda Contos and Dr. John Heidrich
(505) 897-8200
8414 4th
Street NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114
Llama owner and llama vet.
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OHIO
Dr. David E Anderson
(614)
292 6661
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State
University College of Vet Med
Llama
Research Program
Camelid
Health Topics
Dr. Toni Cotton
Phone (419)
299-3716 Fax (419) 299-3786
Camelid Veterinary Services
14136 T.R.
108
Findlay, Ohio 45840
Dr Cotton has been a camelid veterinarian
for 9 years.
She does consultations for veterinarians and breeders.
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OREGON
Dr. Brad Smith
(503) 737-2858
OSU College of Vet Med
Oregon State
University
200 Magruder Hall
Corvallis OR 97331-4801
OSU
Veterinary Journal
Dr. Pat Long
(541) 752-3786
Private practice in
Oregon
co-author with Brad Smith of a neo-natal book
Dr. Paul Jones
(503) 982-2421
Woodburn Vet Clinic
225 South
Pacific Hwy
Woodburn, OR 97071
Drs. Tom & Jerilynn Booher
(503) 359-5767
Timberland Alpacas
Vet Services
12510 Shearer Hill Rd
Forest Grove, OR
97116
(Alpacas only)
Dr. Fisher and Associates
(503) 538-8303
Newberg Veterinary
Clinic
Newberg, Or
Jean E. Zach-Manhart, DVM
(541) 479-2221
Pacific Veterinary
Clinic, P.C.
275 Fruitdale Drive
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Private
practice in Southern Oregon
Dr. Kecia Smilie
(503) 463-5698
Salem, OR
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TEXAS
College of
VetMed
Large Animal (409) 845-3541
Local Appointments (409)
845-9062
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas 77843-4461
Dr. Gary Warner
(512) 285-3375
Elgin Vet Hospital
Hwy 290E,
Elgin, TX
Dr. Gary Oneal
(817) 464-3231
Argyle Vet Clinic
Argyle, TX
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UTAH
**CAMELS ONLY**
Charmian
Wright, DVM
(435) 649-6273
7526 Whileaway Rd. East
Park City,
UT 84098
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VERMONT
Dr. Stephen R. Purdy
(802)
875-4503 * Fax (802) 875-4889
1847 Trebo Road
Chester, Vermont
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VIRGINIA
Dr. Karen
Baum
540-297-1051
Little Doc's Veterinary Care
1484 Wandering
Acres Rd.
Huddleston, VA 24104
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WASHINGTON
Dr Steve Parrish
(509) 335-0711
Washington State
University
Pullman, WA
Dr. Ron Schuler
(360)
376-5312
Orcas Island, WA
Dr. Charles Stillion
(360) 249-4840
4 Old Beacon
Road
Montesano, WA 98563
Dr. Randall Thomas
(360) 273-5908
Scattercreek Animal
Clinic
7430 183rd Avenue S.W.
Rochester, WA. 98579
Dr. Bo Weeks
(360) 876-1544
Bo Weeks Veterinary Service
Gig
Harbor, WA
Dr. Amy Polhemus
(360) 825-2061
Country Animal Hospital
24407
SE 440th
Enumclaw, WA
Dr. Lisa Gift
(360) 568-3111
Pilchuck Veterinary
Clinic
Snohomish, Washington
Dr. Steve Harroun
(509) 935-6424
Emergencies (509)
935-6434
Chewelah Vet Clinic
Chewelah, WA 99109
Dr. John Flory and Dr. Jan Curtis
(360) 943-8144
Deschutes Animal
Clinic
7248 Capitol Blvd
Tumwater, WA 98501
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WISCONSIN
Dr. Kristy J. Brown
(608) 269-3292
Leon Valley Veterinary
Services
7369 Sparta, Wi. 54656
Specializing in Camelid Medicine,
Surgery & Reproduction
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VET MED COLLEGES
Auburn University
College of Vet Med
Univ. of California-Davis College of
Vet Med
Colorado State University College
of Vet Med
Cornell
University College of Vet Med
University of Florida College of Vet
Med
University of
Georgia College of Vet Med
University of Illinois College of Vet
Med
Iowa State
University College of Vet Med
Kansas State University College of Vet
Med
Louisiana State
University School of Vet Med
Michigan State University College of Vet
Med
University of
Minnesota College of Vet Med
Mississippi State University College of
Vet Med
University of Missouri College
of Vet Med
North
Carolina St. University College of Vet Med
Ohio State University College of Vet
Med
Oklahoma State
University College of Vet Med
Oregon State University College of Vet
Med
University of
Pennsylvania School of Vet Med
Purdue University School of Vet
Med
Texas A & M
University College of Vet Med
Tufts University School of Vet Med
(Massachusetts)
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Vet
Med
Washington
State University College of Vet Med
University of Wisconsin School of Vet
Med
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Liver
Disease and Ulcers ~ Parasites
and Control ~ Neonatal
and IgG Info
Reproduction
~ Vaccinations
~ Nutrition
or Poisoning ~ Other
Diseases and Conditions
Injuries
and Treatment ~ Assorted
Articles ~ Consulting
Camelid Veterinarians
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