[AlpacaTalk] Virus Update
The reports have been flooding in today. I have added a few more states
to the list with outbreaks, and several to the list that have reported
deaths.
Number of states with outbreak reports: 35
Number of states with deaths reported: 21
Number of farms that have sent in statistics: 130
Total herd size reported: 3978
Total number reported infected: 1970
Total number of deaths reported: 46 from owners and 6+ from
vets/universities
I encourage anyone concerned with the number of viral outbreaks to read
an article written <http://www.alpacawa
for AlpacaWatch, by Dr. Steve Hull and Dr. Tom Cameron. It will give you
an idea of how viruses work, and what precautions you can take to
prevent there spread on your farm.
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Steve Hull has agreed to work with
AlpacaWatch as a consultant.
I am disappointed that AOBA did not inform their members of the facts.
However, I do recognize their reluctance in taking on the responsibility
of alerting members of issues that may affect the alpaca community.
Through AlpacaWatch we are empowering the individual alpaca owner, by
uniting them into an active force in effecting change. AlpacaWatch now
has 550 members that have the opportunity to say when, how and why the
alpaca community should be alerted of issues.
"No one person can do everything, but everyone can do
something." Together we can change the future and health of the
American Alpaca herd. Please join us at AlpacaWatch
<http://alpacawatch.
Please check the website, www.alpacawatch.
<http://www.alpacawa
virus.
Janet Morrow
AlpacaWatch.
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