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  1. ih_james

    Sad news about Preston the alpaca

    Sebrightmom - I sent you an e-mail. Jeff
  2. ih_james

    Sad news about Preston the alpaca

    Sebrightmom, I'm pretty sure this is your guy: Born April 26th, 2004 If this is him he should have a microchip #4574607COD, probably at the base of his left ear. If not there, maybe somewhere around his rump.
  3. ih_james

    Sad news about Preston the alpaca

    The disease that Jenn refers to is BVD. It's kind of complicated - A pregnant alpaca that is exposed to BVD will pass the virus to the fetus. The fetus thinks that the virus is "normal" and does not develop antibodies. When the cria is born it is a persistent carrier and sheds enormous...
  4. ih_james

    Sad news about Preston the alpaca

    Many people keep goats and sheep with alpacas. It can be done but it can make parasite management more complicated. If new goats are coming to the farm they should be tested for CL (caseous lymphaditis). It is quite contagious and can be very difficult to get rid of since it survives on...
  5. ih_james

    Sad news about Preston the alpaca

    It's good that you are enjoying your alpaca and it sounds like he has found a loving home. However there is a tremendous amount of misinformation posted on this thread about alpacas. Here are a few basic facts: 1) Alpacas are herd animals and require the company of other alpacas to be...
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