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Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica, 2011 During alpaca testis development and spermatogenesis, nerve growth factor (NGF) may play an important role. The main aim of this study was to determine the expression and localization of NGF in the alpaca testis, and to discuss the important role of NGF ...
Changsheng Dong +4 more
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Veterinary Record, EarlyView.Abstract Background Determination of the serum progesterone (P4) concentration is of high importance in reproductive medicine and may be applied for diagnosing pregnancy in South American camelids. P4 measurements in alpacas and llamas are usually performed using immunoassays, which are time consuming and require appropriate expertise of laboratory ...
Lina Längerer +5 more
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Evaluation of SNP Genotyping in Alpacas Using the Bovine HD Genotyping Beadchip
Frontiers in Genetics, 2019 Alpacas are one of four South American Camelid species living in the highlands of the Andes. Production of alpaca fiber contributes to the economy of the region and the livelihood of many rural families.
Manuel More +4 more
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Effect of genotype and sex on fiber growth rate of alpacas for their first year of fleece production [PDF]
, 2014 The sale of alpaca fiber is the main income for thousands of families in the Central Andes of Peru. Little information exists on the fiber length growth rate of alpaca (FLG), especially throughout their first year of life when the fiber is most valuable.
Bartolomé-Filella,J +3 more
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Malignant Neoplasia in Four Alpacas [PDF]
Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 2004 Malignant neoplasia in 4 alpacas was characterized by acute onset of clinical signs and rapidly deteriorating condition. Postmortem examination revealed metastatic or multicentric neoplasia in the abdominal organs of alpacas 1, 3, and 4 and an extensive thoracic mass in alpaca 2.
Eva A, Sartin +5 more
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Evaluation of a rapid method for measuring lactate in the venous blood of ruminants
Veterinary Record, EarlyView.Abstract Background In cattle and small ruminants, blood lactate can predict recovery and survival in various diseases. Increased lactate concentration is associated with an unfavourable‐to‐poor prognosis. Different mobile rapid lactate measurement devices have been explored in different animal species.
Viktoria Kichmann +4 more
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Biological features and productivity of alpaca [PDF]
Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry, 2019 Alpaca domestication took place more than 6000 years ago. The Indians of Peru discerned the potential in these animals, tamed them and began to breed.
Ponomareva Arina I., Sycheva Irina N.
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Effects of bleaching and dyeing on the quality of alpaca tops and yarns
, 2004 This paper reports the effects of bleaching of alpaca tops and dyeing of bleached alpaca tops/yarns on the quality of tops and yarns. A dark brown alpaca top was bleached with hydrogen peroxide. Two bleaching methods were tried for effectiveness of color
Christopher J. Hurren +8 more
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VIEW, EarlyView.Nectin‐4 is frequently overexpressed in solid tumors, yet many PDT photosensitizers show poor water solubility and nonspecific uptake. A Nectin‐4‐targeted nanobody–chlorin e6 conjugate (NPC) improves aqueous solubility and selectively accumulates in Nectin‐4‐positive tumor cells.
Haodian Wan +10 more
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Sovereign Bonds and the Collective Will [PDF]
, 2002 The purpose of this study was to enrich the environment for llama (Lama glama) and alpaca (Vicugna pacos) in a zoo. The zoo is located in northern Sweden (Umeå, Mickelträsk).
Buchheit, Lee C., Gulati, G. Mitu
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