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ct-9903	Nobre, Humberto ; Rush, Jessica ; Jensen, Rochelle ; Stockler, Jenna ; Edmondson, Misty ; Gard, Julie 	Case report: bilateral indirect inguinal herniation in a male alpaca	2018	6	.pdf	application/pdf	2545	150	48	Inguinal hernias occur in camelids, more often in male llamas than male alpacas, but more commonly than in female camels.6 Correction is performed in cattle via either a standing flank laparotomy or inguinal approach and simple interrupted or continuous suture patterns used.4 Due to the age and physical presentation of this alpaca’s hernias, the diagnosis was acquired indirect inguinal hernias. Keywords: Alpaca, inguinal hernia, chronic weight loss Case presentation History An 8-year-old male alpaca was presented to the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Small Ruminant Service with a 6-week history of depression, decreased body condition score (thinner than herd mates), diarrhea, and intermittent left rear lameness.	cache/ct-9903.pdf	txt/ct-9903.txt