Camelid parasitology

Abstract

Like any other animal, camelids are faced with exposure to internal and external parasites. These can be relatively benign or cause severe disease. Where each camelid ends up on this spectrum of severity depends on a number of factors, including type of parasite, number of parasites, and host immunity. Exposure to parasites is a fact of life. Except in very rare cases, we cannot eliminate parasites. Therefore, our primary jobs are to promote immunity and prevent large-scale exposure. We attempt to manage parasitism to reduce or eliminate health effects.