Re: [Alpacasite] BVD Testing

Hi Pamela,

I would take a look at this
link: http://www.claacanada.com/PDFforms/BVDDectectiveStory_Revision.pdf

It's a good starting point for a discussion and mentions some contact
information that might be useful.

Dave

David & Esther Friedman
Adirondack Alpacas
"From the Womb to the Loom"
9568 Old Stage Road
Remsen, NY 13438
www.newyorkalpacas.com
315-831-3040

At 10:10 AM 12/5/2005, you wrote:
>I'd like to learn more about BVD testing. It seems to be a more
>frequent topic of conversation and this site is a great gathering of the
>collective wisdom of our business.
>
>We've had several requests to conduct this test prior to transport
>though I know of no cases in alpacas. We have an excellent camelid vet
>but he is on a learning curve with this testing, too, and hasn't been
>able to come up with a "standard" test.
>
>I'd be especially interested to hear if there is a preferred protocol
>for testing. Also, have there been cases reported in alpacas and if so,
>what is the pathology and symptoms. Are there protective measures we
>should be taking if we're in a cattle raising state. What do you vets
>out there think?
>
>Pamela Ray
>Xanadu Farm Alpacas
>Home of Champion Herdsires, Peruvian Presidio, Maple Brook Barnabus,
>Rayo's Roso e Grigio, PLF P. Jubilant and Brutus' Firecracker.
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