Case Report: Neurological examination, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging in South American camelids and a dromedary
Marlene Sickinger, Daniela Farke, Meike L. Schmidt, Martin J. Schmidt · 2026
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Description
Marlene Sickinger and co-authors report in 2026 on brain and spine scans in alpacas, llamas, and a camel. These animals now show up more often at vet clinics with signs of nerve disease. Detailed scans can help, but the animals are large and few clinics offer the machines.
The team reviewed records from over fifteen years at their clinic. Fourteen alpacas, two llamas, and one dromedary camel had scans of the brain or spine. Finds included ear infections that spread inward, spine infections, joint slips, and harm from injury. The authors say CT and MRI scans are worth using when they can be done, since they pin down the cause and guide care.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Marlene Sickinger, Daniela Farke, Meike L. Schmidt, Martin J. Schmidt |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 53 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |