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| summersdianne Level:New Forumer | Posted: 27-06-2009 08:49 GMT - #149274 | Report
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Cornwall What I Do: Alpaca Owner WebLog: |
I have recently lost 4 of my 19 alpacas to TB. My first was in September 08. 3 of my 4 all skin tested negative and in the case of my most recent two just 6 weeks after having a negative test due to coughing I decided to have them put down and the PM came back TB. TB is a serious problem in camelids. I am collecting data from any camelid owners going through the TB nightmare from symptoms - time lines - skin test - results etc. At present I am in contact with 7 other alpaca owners all going throught the testing process. One has lost 9 of his 13 in the space of 6 months. Strain types are showing many had it brought into their farms through matings etc. Any information you share with me will be strictly confidential. .................. |
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| Katie Level:ACL Member | Posted: 02-07-2009 13:08 GMT - #149307 | Report
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worcs What I Do: smallholder WebLog: Website:  |
I hadn't realised TB was such a problem in camelids. There is a growing problem of TB in goats too. .................. "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans". |
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| Dicaeopolis Level:ACL Member | Posted: 14-07-2009 14:16 GMT - #149403 | Report
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Lampeter, Ceredigion What I Do: Mercenary WebLog:  26-11-2005Website: |
Really sorry to read your story, Dianne: I saw the coverage in the Farmers Guardian too. It isn't much help to you down there in Cornwall, but the Welsh Assembly have now given themselves interim powers to enter suspect premises and test for species other than bovines. I suspect DEFRA will follow suit in their own good time. We are now seeing increases in cases in camelids, goats, sheep, deer, cats and dogs as well as the occasional human. But sadly the government refuses to tackle the problem head on. I see that they are under fire for not properly enforcing the regime they already have in place. It is a common experience that the tests in camelids are even less reliable than in bovines, where they are hardly perfect. So in many cases reactors are missed. Sadly, as you already know, with camelids the progress of this disease is swift and lethal, unlike bovines or goats who can have the disease at low levels for years with little sign. If you are interested in talking to a wider group of people who have been in the same position, you might wish to contact the llama society who have several members very willing to share experiences. Alternatively, drop me a private message and I can put you in contact. I hope things look up for you soon and you get past this terrible experience. .................. You only need two tools: WD40 and duck tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use the WD40. If it moves and it shouldn't use the duck tape. |
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| Dicaeopolis Level:ACL Member | Posted: 14-07-2009 14:22 GMT - #149404 | Report
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Lampeter, Ceredigion What I Do: Mercenary WebLog: 26-11-2005Website: |
PS I meant to mention that a really good resource on this topic is the Bovine TB Blogspot . .................. You only need two tools: WD40 and duck tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use the WD40. If it moves and it shouldn't use the duck tape. |
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