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Coronavirus

There have been a number of people reporting alpacas with Coronavirus, as well as, some deaths. They main symptom is diarrhea. A test ran on a stool sample will verify if the alpaca has Coronavirus. The effective treatment is to simply treat the symptoms. It is important to keep a close eye on your alpacas, so you immediately notice if they have diarrhea. This virus is very easily transmitted, so isolation is not very effective.

Alpacas that are most susceptible to Coronavirus are young or compromised. This may mean that they are older, pregnant, nursing, or stressed.

To treat the symptoms you must rehydration the alpaca, and keep them well hydrated until the Coronavirus runs its course. It is important to replace the Potassium that they are losing. First, hopefully you have on hand a good electrolyte treatment. Here are a few suggestions: Re-Sorb, Deliver, Electro Dex. In an emergency you can give Gatorade.

Dr. Steven Hull emphasized, “Do NOT give grain or pellets”, while they have any symptoms! If you can find a good leafy alfalfa this is good to feed them. He clarified NOT to feed alfalfa pellets.

I would like to thank Dr. Steve Hull for his on going support of Alpaca Watch.

Evacuation Database

If you can host alpaca or provide transport in an emergency please add your information to our list. Please do not wait till there is a problem. Sign-up now!


MENU Pages Home Contact Us Members Veterinarians Library Evacuation Database Necropsies Purpose & Use Mission Statement Support AW ARS \| The Snots AlpacaWatch News Sign up for the AW Early Warning System Farm Name: Email Address: Subscribe Unsubscribe Visit Maui	Welcome to Alpaca Watch We have 837 members !! Join the TEAM! By joining Alpaca Watch you become a resource and part of the solution. As a member of Alpaca Watch let us know when you become aware of an issue that may affect the alpaca community. If you are a member of AlpacaWatch please join AlpacaWatch’s discussion forum hosted by Yahoo. Coronavirus There have been a number of people reporting alpacas with Coronavirus, as well as, some deaths. They main symptom is diarrhea. A test ran on a stool sample will verify if the alpaca has Coronavirus. The effective treatment is to simply treat the symptoms. It is important to keep a close eye on your alpacas, so you immediately notice if they have diarrhea. This virus is very easily transmitted, so isolation is not very effective. Alpacas that are most susceptible to Coronavirus are young or compromised. This may mean that they are older, pregnant, nursing, or stressed. To treat the symptoms you must rehydration the alpaca, and keep them well hydrated until the Coronavirus runs its course. It is important to replace the Potassium that they are losing. First, hopefully you have on hand a good electrolyte treatment. Here are a few suggestions: Re-Sorb, Deliver, Electro Dex. In an emergency you can give Gatorade. Dr. Steven Hull emphasized, “Do NOT give grain or pellets”, while they have any symptoms! If you can find a good leafy alfalfa this is good to feed them. He clarified NOT to feed alfalfa pellets. I would like to thank Dr. Steve Hull for his on going support of Alpaca Watch. Evacuation Database If you can host alpaca or provide transport in an emergency please add your information to our list. Please do not wait till there is a problem. Sign-up now!
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