Lamas und Alpakas – der neurologische Patient

Was tun, wenn Neuweltkameliden mit neurologischen Symptomen und einer sehr vielseitigen klinischen Symptomatik vorgestellt werden? Wir zeigen Ihnen passende diagnostische Möglichkeiten und führen Sie durch das Spektrum neurologischer Erkrankungen bei dieser besonderen Tierart.

Publication History

Article published online:
19 September 2023

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