Re: [AlpacaTalk] Digest Number 467

Hi Shere,

The important thing to remember is that 50% of alpacas exposed are never having any symptoms. Then 40% are only having mild head cold symptoms.

It is much easier for someone that does not have any alpacas. If you purchase them from one farm you do not have to worry about quarantine. I would not worry about purchasing alpacas from a good farm. Be sure that they are willing to provide you long term mentoring. That in my opinion is always a must. It is also good to know where the nearest good Camelid vet is, and to speak to him/her before bringing your animals¢ home.

I am not a vet, but I have been collecting the statistics.

Janet Morrow

----- Original Message ----
From: Shere Crossman <sunsoarcats@windstream.net>
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2007 10:00:09 AM
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Digest Number 467

General alpaca discussion groupHi all,

I have been following all of the posts about the virus/Snots that is killing alpacas. My question is... how safe is it to BUY alpacas now if you re just getting started? I would appreciate hearing from some vet/medical types if possible :)

We live in NY and I havent seen any cases marked on the map here. But what can I do to make our first purchases safer?

Thanks so much

Shere
West Winfield NY

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