title: Llama medicine. Conformation and soundness.
abstract: Conformational problems tend to be common in llamas and alpacas. Without setting a standard, basic conformation can still be evaluated by comparing with equine conformation, especially in terms of straightness of limbs. Good conformation should evoke a sense of balance in the observer. Conformation faults predispose to unsoundness.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of California, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fowler
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001188:Artiodactyla / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D001947:Breeding; D002161:Camelids, New World / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology; D005684:Gait