Parasite Management

Parasite management involves a comprehensive approach to targeted deworming by determining fecal egg counts and practicing pasture management. We recommend twice-yearly fecal egg counts (early fall and early spring) to determine if your alpaca or llama needs to be dewormed. If deworming is warranted, we will recommend the most appropriate dewormer based on the parasites detected. Additionally, because gastrointestinal parasites have developed (and are continuing to build) resistance to deworming drugs, camelid owners should utilize other options for parasite control, such as pasture management.