Animal Health

Parasite larvae live in the lower 2 cm of grass AND need water to survive (dew, rain). Longer pastures enable alpacas to graze away from the worm larvae and reduce worm pick-up! more »

In 2007, beginning in the summer and extending into the fall and winter, many alpacas became ill, showing symptoms of runny noses and coughing. Some were noted to have fevers and more severe respiratory symptoms. As breeders began discussing these symptoms, what appeared to be a viral “cold” type of disease became known throughout the alpaca community as “the snots.” more »