Lyme Alpacas

Lyme Alpacas Sample analysis service available for alpacas. Same day turnaround. Helping alpaca breeders understand their herd inside & out!
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In-depth courses on Veterinary Parasitology for on-farm analysis for the presence of worms & gastrointestinal parasites. Camelid parasite detection and monitoring service.

Introduction to Parasitology Course OnlineBuilding on the face-to-face, laboratory-based Course that I've been teaching ...
01/08/2026

Introduction to Parasitology Course Online
Building on the face-to-face, laboratory-based Course that I've been teaching for almost 20 years, the ONLINE Course is now approaching its first anniversary.

The Course didn't appear overnight! It went through countless revisions, testing phases, and refinements before it was finally ready to launch. And the journey hasn't stopped there—it continues to evolve as I add new lessons, resources, and improvements to help you gain the most from your learning.

What's included and who is it for?

Course - 13 modules, comprising 36 lessons

Videos, presentations, diagrams, colour photographs, step-by-step guides, PDFs, shopping lists, and a quiz!

🇬🇧 English language

🟢 Level: beginner or refresher

If you haven't been able to join me for the face-to-face course, I can guide your journey online!

Start or grow your parasite journey with confidence, precision and accuracy. Thank you, and I'll see you in the virtual laboratory!
Learn more 👇
www.alpacaparasites.com

With the alpaca birthing season in full swing, a little throwback to a sculptural alpaca piece designed several years ag...
14/07/2026

With the alpaca birthing season in full swing, a little throwback to a sculptural alpaca piece designed several years ago. This alpaca muzzle ring is off to the States to a happy alpaca farmer.
Bon voyage! https://shorturl.at/2HDvQ

🌞 IT’S HOT……but it’s never too hot for knowledge!If the sunshine has you heading indoors for a while, why not spend a li...
10/07/2026

🌞 IT’S HOT…

…but it’s never too hot for knowledge!

If the sunshine has you heading indoors for a while, why not spend a little time learning how to confidently identify and test for alpaca parasites at home?

Follow the link below to access my online course, featuring 36 easy-to-follow lessons with narrated presentations, videos, downloadable PDFs and a quiz to reinforce your learning.

NEW! The course now includes 3 BONUS LESSONS covering the Quick Test, microscope work, and Eimeria macusaniensis (Emac).

Whether you’re just starting out or want to improve your existing skills, you’ll gain practical, science-based knowledge helping you make more informed parasite control decisions and test with greater confidence.
www.alpacaparasites.com

Rude!
30/06/2026

Rude!

A HUGE THANK YOU to all those who have already ordered their sets of Parasite Identification Cards. The second reprint h...
30/06/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU to all those who have already ordered their sets of Parasite Identification Cards. The second reprint has just landed, so a quick reminder!

Recognise the major gut parasites with confidence.
Each set includes 10 full-colour A6 identification cards, featuring clear, high-quality images of the most important gut parasites that can affect camelid health. Designed as a quick-reference guide, the cards make parasite identification faster, easier, and more accurate.

Also included is a faecal grading chart to help you assess samples before testing.
You'll also find cards with montages of harmless artefacts, often mistaken for parasites - don't be fooled!
All images are taken from real alpaca samples, not extrapolations from other species.
Space on the back of each card for your own observations/notes.
Each set costs £16 and includes FREE POSTAGE WORLDWIDE!
Order here www.alpacaparasites.com

If you'd like to learn more about your alpacas and understand them from the inside out, take a look at the Introduction ...
28/06/2026

If you'd like to learn more about your alpacas and understand them from the inside out, take a look at the Introduction to Parasitology Course. Delivered by Sue to alpaca keepers for 18years, the Course is now available online. Comprised of 36 lessons, covering equipment, the principles of parasite analysis, making up solutions, preparing samples, all about microscopes, identifying parasites and harmless artefacts, and the list goes on! For a detailed tour of the presentations and narrated videos included in the course, go to
www.alpacaparasites.com
All material and photographic downloads are produced from original photography of real alpaca samples, to align completely with what you might see in your own analysis.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Sue.

16/06/2026

NEW FREE BONUS LESSON, a deep dive into E.mac is now live in the Introduction to Parasitology Online Course.
Discover the fascinating world of Eimeria parasites in this concise 12-minute narrated video.

Learn how these invasive parasites infect the gut, the key risk factors for disease, how they reproduce within the host, and how to identify them accurately under the microscope. Perfect for alpaca owners, breeders, and anyone wanting a deeper understanding of coccidiosis and evidence-based parasite control.

If you have already purchased the Introduction to Parasitology Online Course, simply log on as usual, and you will find the new lesson to watch & rewatch at your convenience.
If you would like to join the community of alpaca keepers and breeders already learning to analyse their own herd faecal samples to take their husbandry to the next level, then go to
www.alpacaparasites.com

The wait is almost over!The NEW MODULE in the Introduction to Parasitology ONLINE Course, focusing on Understanding and ...
14/06/2026

The wait is almost over!
The NEW MODULE in the Introduction to Parasitology ONLINE Course, focusing on Understanding and Identification of Eimeria species, will be available on Tuesday, 16th June. If you are already using the ONLINE COURSE, the new module will be added to your course at no extra charge. The new module takes a deep dive into Eimeria, why it's a problem & identification with detailed video captured from alpaca samples and much more. Enjoy!
www.alpacaparasites.com

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