What are the different categories of diseases that can affect South American camelids?
Zoonosis
Infectious diseases
Parasitic diseases
Zoonosis are diseases that infect both humans and animals and can be transmitted through various means such as air, water, bites, diverse vectors, consumption of animal-derived foods, among others.
Infectious diseases in South American camelids are important for both domestic and wild species, with diarrhea being a common symptom in young animals.
Parasitic diseases can affect the health and productivity of South American camelids, with Eimeria being a common parasite in young animals.