Calcinosis in Alpaca Crias Due to Vitamin D Intoxication-Clinical, Laboratory and Pathological Findings with a Focus on Kidney Function.

Alpacas kept in Central Europe are often deficient in vitamin D, which is supplemented orally or by injection by the owners or veterinarians. Vitamin D can be specified in two different units (IU and µg), which differ by a factor of 40. By mixing up these units, an overdosage can be induced.

[Practical experience in treating mandibular osteomyelitis ("lumpy jaw") with gamithromycin in a muntjac].

Mandibular osteomyelitis is common in domestic and wild ruminants. Inflammation of the mandible is not only caused by ssp., but numerous additional bacteria may also lead to this disease.

[Ocular dermoids and microphthalmia in a juvenile sheep].

A 6-month-old Leine sheep was presented because of dermal tissue located on the left eye. During the first examination, the animal was clinically silent, apart from the deformed eye. A corneal and conjunctival dermoid and blindness of the left eye were diagnosed.