Circle C Alpacas

MENINGEAL WORM: AN INTRODUCTION
Meningeal worm (Parelaphostrongylus tenuis) is a parasite of special concern for many alpaca farmers. Carried by white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and intermediate slug and snail hosts, “m-worm”, as it is commonly known, lives and reproduces in the deer. Although the deer are generally not adversely affected by the parasite, any other animal ingesting an infected slug or snail is usually killed by the activity of the parasite as it travels through the ne... read full article

Of course all items listed are optional, and we don't have every item from every category. Listed are things we have tried/used...we keep what we have found to work best for us on hand. You may find something works better for you...Please be sure to consult with your veterinarian, who will help you determine what items and medications you should have on hand at all times. Items marked with an asterisk can be obtained through your veterinarian.

Wound Care:

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Raising alpacas at your own ranch, in the hands-on fashion, can offer the farmer some very attractive tax advantages. If alpacas are actively raised for profit, all the expenses attributable to the endeavor can be written off against your income. Expenses would include not only feed, fertilizer, veterinarian care, etc., but depreciation of such tangible property as breeding stock, barns and fences. These expenses can also help shelter current cash flow from tax.

The less active owner using th... read full article

written by Jill McElderry-Maxwell, September, 2011


OVERVIEW
The vitamin thiamine plays a critical role in alpaca health. Thiamine depletion can happen rapidly from a large number of causes and will lead to death unless promptly remedied by the immediate administration of injectable thiamine. Thiamine is inexpensive, but only available by prescription – and every camelid owner should have a bottle from their vet on hand at all times.

Any time an alpaca shows signs of lethargy, low appeti... read full article