Author:
Barbara @ Beck Brow Alpaca Blog
Beck Brow Alpacas of Cumbria, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Date of Publication:
February 10, 2010

Publication:
Barbara @ Beck Brow Alpaca Blog

Excerpt:
I know the M word causes even more discussions than the weather, but it’s back to talking about mites. We have been fairly fortunate not to have had any excessive reactions to mites within the herd, however the tell tale evidence of hair loss and dry skin around the feet of one or two of the herd, means that they are there alright. We have tried all the usual systemic and topical treatments in the past. Most work to a varying extent but they are both time consuming and expensive.

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