Common Camelid Diseases - Stephen R. Purdy, DVM: Esophageal Choke, Tooth Root Abscesses, Dermatologic Problems, Heat Stress, Meningeal Worm Infection, Gastrointestinal Ulcers, Treatment of Intestinal Parasites, Preventive Dentistry.

The Peruvian Alpaca Industry: Objectives, Background, Research, Outcome, Implications. Peru currently produces an annual average of 3.5 million kg of Alpaca fibre, representing 90% of the total world production.

Mad Cow Disease Potential Problem for Llamas and Alpacas? - Mad Cow DiseaseA? (technically known as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy or SCE) is a nervous system disorders in which nerve cells of the brain die, causing the brain to assume a sponge-like appearance.

Sac Neonatalogy, Neonatal Assessment, Problems With The Cria, Insufficient Milk Production/consumption, Choanal Atresia, Diseases Of Juvenile Sac, Hypophosphatemic Rickets, Failure To Thrive Syndrome, Immunodeficiency Syndrome.

Native to the Andes Mountains, Llamas thrive at altitudes of 8,000 to 16,000 feet in areas of severe cold, gale force winds, and sparse and seasonable vegetation. In their native habitat Llamas are used primarily as a source of fiber, meat, and labor. The genus Lama is a member of the camel family. The Lama genus is comprised of four different species: The Llama Lama glama, The Alpaca Lama pacos.