Geof Smith, DVM, PhD
North Carolina State University
Bioavailability and Pharmacokenetics of Oral Omeprazole in Llamas
ARF Contribution - $3000.00
Abstract: Third compartment (stomach) ulcers are a common cause of sickness and death in camelids (llamas/alpacas) of all ages. Unfortunately, many of the accepted treatments of stomach uclers in other species have not been found to be effective in camelids. This study proposes to to examine the ability of a new oral medication (that is already used successfully in horses), to reduce stomach acidity and decrease ulcers in camelids.