[Alpacasite] Re: Detecting Genetic Collagen Ear Defect

Jeff,

I've "almost" seen a case of this being passed along in the severe
form. Drove half-way across the country two winters back to
purchase the perfect herdsire that had "never had any health
issues." Called about 6 hours out and was told the dam might not be
available to view as she and her new cria were just taken to a
hospital to have the cria's ears surgically opened. "And oh, by the
way, the boy you're coming to look at also had this surgery -- as
did his dam." I made a U-turn and went home. I've felt this
condition in animals both in the mild form and severe -- and will
personally steer clear.

Barry -- Question about your "colloidal silver" treatment for ear
mites. Which form do you use: ionic silver, silver protein, or
true colloidal silver??? And do you flush the ears with it, or
just dab on a cloth (?) and wipe the outer ear canal?

Warmest Regards,
Lisa Olsen

Alpaca Atlantic of TN: Full-time Ranchers, Full-time Commitment,
Full-time Support!
Manchester, Tennessee
Phone: (931) 728-6945

Web Site: http://www.Alpaca-Atlantic.com
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--- In Alpacasite@yahoogroups.com, Barrie Hanslip <bhanslip@s...>
wrote:
>
> Considering the fact that alpaca ears naturally have very narrow
canals and
> many "lumps and bumps", I do believe that ear infections are not
that
> common. The most likely cause is ear mites leading to secondary
infection.
> I have found that washing the ear out with colloidal silver is
remarkably
> successful. I haven't had much success with systemic antibiotics.
>
> Barrie Hanslip
> Sooke, BC
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "ih_james" <ih_james@y...>
> To: <Alpacasite@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 11:00 AM
> Subject: [Alpacasite] Detecting Genetic Collagen Ear Defect
>
>
> > As a relative newcomer to the industy I haven't inspected that
many alpaca
> > ears, but would
> > be interested in any advice on examining alpacas for the
collagen-type
> > genetic ear defect.
> > Apparently, it is not always clearly expressed in some animals
that have
> > passed this defect
> > along.
> >
> > I have read descriptions of narrowed ear canals and various
lumps, bumps,
> > and swelling.
> >
>

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