Facial Eczema
	Attrbuted to fungal spores produced by the fungus Pithomyces chartarum growing on pasture produce a toxin which when ingested by alpacas damages the liver and bile ducts. Alpaca are one of the most sensitive animal species to Facial Eczema, more sensitive than sheep, cattle, deer and goats." Facial eczema (FE) - By Dr Marjorie Orr Facial Eczema - Treatment and Prevention - Dexcel Farm Fact Facial Eczema and Alpacas - The Alpaca Place The Time Capsule® bolus Thanks to Ken Madl of Aviana Farms for the research on the AlpacaSite Discussion List.
West Nile Virus
	Carried by the common mosquito, this virus has already claimed at least six to nine alpacas and llamas(1). What can you do to help prevent your animals from being infected? West Nile Virus: Are Llamas and Alpacas at Risk? - Dr. David Anderson West Nile Virus Basics - Center for Disease Control West Nile Virus, Mammalian Host Range - Dr. Bill Johnson
Worms
	Practically all mammals are capable of being infected by parasitic worms of one type or another. Some of these may be the deadly meningeal worm, tapeworm, whipworms, flukes to mention a few. This area will in the future feature articles on types of worms which can afflect the alpaca and the cure for that infection. More later.

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