title: Llama herd health.
abstract: Herd health programs for llama owners offer veterinarians the opportunity to provide preventive care to an expanding market. Some aspects of llama herd health programs are unique but should be based on herd health principles used for other livestock species. Vaccinations, parasite control, nutritional consultation and reproductive examinations, coupled with feet and teeth care, are some areas to cover in herd health programs. Each herd will have slightly different requirements and the program should be tailored to the goals of the producer.
authors.affiliation: Eastgate Veterinary Clinic, Corvallis, Oregon.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Long
mesh_terms: D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000818:Animals; D001188:Artiodactyla; D002161:Camelids, New World; D003817:Dentition / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D005528:Foot / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D007411:Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary; D014611:Vaccination / Q000662:veterinary