[Mass appearance of actinomycosis in a llama herd in Switzerland].
This work describes the symptoms of actinomycosis (Actinomyces bovis) in several Llamas in a herd raised in Switzerland as well as their therapy. In 5 Llamas a hematological and chemical blood examination was made where low calcium, partially low iron and copper levels were found. Various reasons are discussed which influence the bone metabolism and lead to a higher susceptibility of bone infection.
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Tierärztliches Praxiszentrum Winzap und Bächler, Brunnen. dianacamenzind@hotmail.com
D000190:Actinomyces / Q000302:isolation & purification; D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis / Q000662:veterinary; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000378:metabolism; D002161:Camelids, New World / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D013557:Switzerland / Q000453:epidemiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome