Author:
Robert J. Van Saun
College of Agricultural Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Publication:
unknown

Publication:
PennState Extension

Excerpt:
Hepatic lipidosis is a well-known syndrome in periparturient dairy cattle and sheep, anorexic cats, and a sporadic problem with fat horses and ponies. This pathologic process has also been recognized in most other species, including humans. There are limited reports of hepatic lipidosis in llamas and alpacas in the literature; however, producer groups and practicing veterinarians have an increased interest in the pathogenesis of this disease process.

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