Haemonchus contortus Infections in Alpacas and Sheep

The blood feeding nematode Haemonchus contortus infects the abomasum of small ruminants and compartment three (C-3) of camelids. Heavy infections may cause severe anemia and death. Alpacas were first introduced into the U.S. in the 1980s. Although not true ruminants, alpacas may become infected with...

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Main Author: Casey, Sarah Jane
Other Authors: Veterinary Medicine
Format: Others
Published: Virginia Tech 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/48421