[Alpacasite] Re: Detecting Genetic Collagen Ear Defect

Jeff,

This response almost sounds too simple -- but in reality, it just
feels like a thick ear. In most that I've felt, the thickness
begins about half-way down the ear and varies in thickness. I've
seen ear canal openings that you couldn't even see into with a pen
light. A normal ear would flex easily and has a outer ear opening
that may have lumps and bumps along the way - but there is a
definite opening - one you could easily fit an average sized small
finger into.

And there are some breeders that aren't afraid to publically discuss
this defect. Check out this web site - under "Comments," which I
found easily after doing a Dogpile search.
http://www.andesdandies.com/Kahlua.html
Perhaps you could give them a call for more info and advice?

Best of luck to you --

Warmest Regards,
Lisa

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
E-mail: AlpacaAtlantic@aol.com

--- In Alpacasite@yahoogroups.com, "ih_james" <ih_james@y...> wrote:
>
> Thank you Lisa. Any advise on what to feel for in the mild form?
I know it must be
> difficult to describe...
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Jeff Groene
> Cranston, RI
> a749970@c...
>
> --- In Alpacasite@yahoogroups.com, "Lisa Robin Olsen"
<AlpacaAtlantic@a...> wrote:
> >
> > 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
> > E-mail: AlpacaAtlantic@a...
> >
> >
> >
> > --- 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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