Skin Diseases in the Alpaca (Vicugna Pacos): A Literature Review and Retrospective Analysis of 68 Cases (Cornell University 1997–2006)

September 2010 in “ Veterinary Dermatology ”

Danny W. Scott, Jeff W. Vogel, Rebekah I. Fleis, William H. Miller, Mary C. Smith

skin diseases bacterial infections neoplasms cysts hamartomas immunological disorders ectoparasitisms intertrigo lymphoma follicular cysts melanocytoma anagen defluxion telogen defluxion insect-bite hypersensitivity ichthyosis hereditary aural haematomas chondritis

TLDR Many alpacas have skin diseases, with bacterial infections being the most common.

This retrospective study analyzed 68 cases of skin diseases in alpacas at Cornell University from 1997 to 2006. It found that 5.6% of alpacas presented to the university hospital had dermatological issues, with bacterial infections (22%), neoplasms, cysts, and hamartomas (19%), presumed immunological disorders (12%), and ectoparasitisms (10%) being the most common conditions. The study also identified several conditions in alpacas for the first time, including intertrigo, collagen and hair follicle hamartomas, lymphoma, and others. The findings were compared with existing literature to provide a comprehensive overview of skin diseases in alpacas.

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