Author:
Langford Veterinary Services / Farm Animal Practice, Langford, United Kingdom

Date of Publication:
July 5, 2012

Publication:
Langford Veterinary Services / Farm Animal Practice

Excerpt:
Skin disease in alpacas can be due to a number of different causes including bacteria, fungi, allergies, nutritional problems and various parasites including lice and mites.

Of the various parasitic skin diseases, mite infestations are one of the most common and have the most detrimental impact on animal welfare and fibre quality.

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