First Isolation of Rotavirus Associated with Neonatal Diarrhoea in Guanacos (Lama guanicoe) in the Argentinean Patagonia Region

The increased popularity and population of New World camelids in the United States requires the development of a broader base of knowledge of the health and disease parameters for these animals by the veterinary livestock practitioner. Although our knowledge regarding infectious diseases of camelids has increased greatly over the past decade, the practice of camelid medicine is a relatively new field in North America, so it is important to seek out seasoned colleagues and diagnostic laboratories that are involved in camelid health treatment and diagnosis.

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“…35 A subsequent serologic survey conducted on the two farms indicated a high (95%) prevalence of antibody titers in the herds. 36…”

Section: Rotavirus Enteritismentioning

confidence: 99%

Viral Diseases of New World Camelids

Kapil¹,

Yeary

Evermann

2009

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

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“…Parreñ o and colleagues investigated the presence of rotavirus and coronavirus in two farms of captured guanacos in Patagonia (Argentina). 23 Both farms suffered severe diarrhea outbreaks affecting 100% of the herds, and fatal in 83% of cases. Animals were aged between 1 day and 4 months at time of capture, kept in small yards, and raised on powdered cow's milk.…”

Section: Viral Diarrheamentioning

confidence: 99%

Neonatal Diseases in Llamas and Alpacas

Whitehead

2009

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

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This article attempts to cover the most common problems likely to present in neonatal crias and to give guidance on how to approach these cases, particularly how to stabilize the acute presentation of a sick neonate. It is impossible to cover every eventuality and it is important to keep an open mind when evaluating and treating sick neonatal camelids. Despite the often moribund presentation of sick neonatal crias, they may be highly rewarding to treat, although hospitalization and 24-hour care is recommended.

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“…In contrast, rotavirus was found in only 2% (1/45) of cases. Parreño et al (2001) investigated the presence of rotavirus and coronavirus in two farms of captured guanacos in Patagonia (Argentina). Both farms suffered severe diarrhea outbreaks with a morbidity rate of 100% and a mortality rate of 83%.…”

Section: Viral Diarrheamentioning

confidence: 99%

Neonatal diarrhea in llamas and alpacas

Whitehead

Anderson

2006

Small Ruminant Research

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Diarrhea is an important cause of morbidity in neonatal llamas and alpacas. Diarrhea may be multifactorial in etiology including management and nutritional factors as well as a variety of pathogens. Most of the pathogens involved affect other livestock species and some have host-adapted strains. However, the clinical signs, their expected severity and age of onset of disease varies between species in some cases. The most common pathogens causing diarrhea in neonatal camelids are coronavirus, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia spp. and coccidia. The purpose of this paper is to review the available literature on neonatal diarrhea in camelids and to present clinical data from 55 cases seen at The Ohio State University.

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First Isolation of Rotavirus Associated with Neonatal Diarrhoea in Guanacos (Lama guanicoe) in the Argentinean Patagonia Region

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Viral Diseases of New World Camelids

Viral Diseases of New World Camelids

Neonatal Diseases in Llamas and Alpacas

Neonatal diarrhea in llamas and alpacas

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