The condition of anemia will be aggravated by parasites. Also helps in the formation of urea and as such is important in removing excess ammonia for the body. This helps the llama or alpaca to deal with hot weather and stress. Manganese deficiency may be caused by large amounts of calcium and phosphorus in the intestine. Signs of a deficiency are sterility and testicular degeneration, weak offspring and poor survival rates.
Deficiency shows up as emaciated and anemic animals.
Iodine deficiencies may include impaired physical development of the fetus, a lower basal metabolic rate and poorly formed bones. During growth, the largest concentrations of copper occur in developing tissues. Deficiency may result in a low white blood cell count, kinky or poor quality fiber and impaired growth. Impaired immunity and increased risk of prolonged duration of infections are all indications of a copper deficiency. Copper is toxic to llamas and alpacas at levels as low as 35 ppm, considered normal in other species.