Signs of Heat Stress

If you notice your animal acting off or are concerned, they may be suffering from heat stress, look for the following signs: (Note: every animal is different and pay attention to ANY abnormal behavior)

1. High body temperature (over 102 degrees Fahrenheit in adults, or above 102.5 in crias)

2. Open mouth breathing

3. Nasal flaring

4. Drooling or foaming

5. Depressive or dull behavior reluctance or inability to move

6. Weakness or trembling.

7. High heart and respiratory

References

Cebra, C., Anderson, D. E., A Tibary, Van, R. J., & Larue Willard Johnson. (2014). Llama and Alpaca Care : Medicine, Surgery, Reproduction, Nutrition, and Herd Health. Elsevier Health Sciences.

Fowler, M. E. (1994). Hyperthermia in Llamas and Alpacas. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 10(2), 309–317.

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JOHNSON.LARUE. (2019). Diseases of Llamas and Alpacas. Veterinary Manual; MSD Veterinary Manual. https://www.merckvetmanual.com/exotic-andlaboratory-animals/llamas-and-alpacas/diseases-ofllamas-and-alpacas

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