Health care of the geriatric llama and alpaca.
Older llamas and alpacas are likely to be retained in a herd, rather than being culled as would be done in other livestock operations. Aging takes its toll on all organ systems, but dental and skeletal problems tend to be accentuated. Preventative practices may slow the development of problems.
Department of Medicine, University of California, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis.
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