Comparison of methods to detect gastrointestinal parasites in llamas and alpacas.

TitleComparison of methods to detect gastrointestinal parasites in llamas and alpacas.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2008
AuthorsCebra CK, Stang BV
JournalJournal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Volume232
Issue5
Pagination733-41
Date Published2008 Mar 1
ISSN0003-1488
KeywordsAnimals, Camelids, New World, Feces, Female, Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic, Male, Oocysts, Parasite Egg Count, Parasitic Diseases, Animal, Sensitivity and Specificity
Abstract

To compare relative sensitivity and overall yields of various methods of fecal examination for gastrointestinal parasites in llamas and alpacas.
DOI10.1111/j.1365-3164.2011.00980.x
Alternate JournalJ. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc.