DMAR Alpaca and Maremma Blog

Alpaca Articles – Uterine Torsion in Alpacas This is the latest article I have written. Not only have I experienced first hand a female showing no sign of having a torsion other than not eating, but recently a fellow breeder just lost a female due to a torsion that was not corrected quickly and caused further internal issues. When I asked them what the dam’s symptoms was I was told only that she wasn’t eating. Do not be fooled into thinking that your dam will roll violently on the ground to let you know she is in trouble. Read more by clicking on the above link.