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

Date of Publication:
unknown

Publication:
PennState Extension

Excerpt:
The first inquiry is a very common one for many llama and alpaca owners, skin lesions and what to do with them. First a disclaimer, I am not a board-certified dermatologist, but the question was more about feeding zinc to address this issue. As many owners are aware, llamas and alpacas have a propensity for unusual crusts and thickened skin that seems to be responsive to zinc supplementation. However, it must be emphasized that there are many other causes of skin disease in llamas and alpacas that are not responsive to zinc.

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