Re: [Alpacasite] Detecting Genetic Collagen Ear Defect

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@yahoo.com>
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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