Microbial Community in the Forestomachs of Alpacas (Lama pacos) and Sheep (Ovis aries)
Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 2013 Four 2-yr old alpacas ((48±2.3) kg) and four 2-yr old sheep ((50±1.7) kg) were used to study the pH and microbial community of forestomach from alpacas (Lama pacos) and sheep (Ovis aries) fed fresh alfalfa as the sole forage at low altitude (793 m).
Qiang Liu
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Microsatellite-Based Genetic Structure and Hybrid Detection in Alpacas Bred in Poland
Animals, 2021 This study aimed to characterize the population structure and genetic diversity of alpacas maintained in Poland using 17 microsatellite markers recommended by the International Society for Animal Genetics.
Angelika Podbielska +2 more
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The Influence of Region, Sex, and Age on the Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Alpacas (<i>Vicugna pacos</i>) in Poland. [PDF]
Animals (Basel)The aim of the study was to determine the extent and intensity of gastrointestinal parasite infections in alpacas (Vicugna pacos) in Poland, considering factors such as region, gender, age, and season.
Pilarczyk B +7 more
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Effects of Different Forage Sources on Growth Performance, Blood Biochemistry, Hormone Concentrations, and Intestinal Microbiota in Alpacas. [PDF]
Animals (Basel)Alpaca farming has received increasing attention in China in recent years. However, Australian alfalfa remains the main choice of forage for alpacas. China has abundant forage resources, including oat grass, Leymus chinensis, and corn straw, which are ...
Chen Z, Zhao Y, Xu L, Teng T, Ma D.
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Influence of age on biochemical serum parameters in female alpacas - A retrospective study. [PDF]
HeliyonThe determination of biochemical parameters plays an important role in the veterinary care of alpacas, as it can provide an overview of the integrity and function of various organs and metabolic states.
Wagener MG +4 more
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Black oil sunflower seed ingestion and suspected acute lipid toxicity in 4 alpacas. [PDF]
Vet Anim SciFour adult female alpacas from the same property in Loomis, CA developed clinical signs of recumbency, lethargy, anorexia, and had abdominal pain at least 48 h after incidental ingestion of a large volume of black oil sunflower seeds.
Pulter CC +4 more
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Advances in the Diagnosis of Reproductive Disorders in Female Camelids. [PDF]
Animals (Basel)Camelids are increasingly recognized as important livestock species. They are valuable sources of meat, fiber, and milk. Despite their growing popularity, many aspects of their reproductive physiology and pathology remain unclear.
Sghiri A +4 more
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Comparing fiber quality characteristics and staple length in Suri and Huacaya alpacas
Frontiers in Animal Science, 2023 IntroductionThe textile industry considers alpaca fiber to be a specialty fiber. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of color, breed, location, age, and sex of alpacas on fiber quality characteristics and staple length.MethodsFiber ...
Rubén Pinares +4 more
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Serum steroid and thyroid hormone concentrations in healthy domestic male and female alpacas
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023 Alpacas are high quality fiber producing animals, kept for production purpose and as pets. Endocrine imbalances from adrenal glands, gonads, or thyroid gland may result in coat abnormalities in domestic animals and affect reproduction.
Kellie Fecteau +5 more
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Evaluation of fertility and subfertility in adult alpacas and tuis using ultrasonography, endometrial cytology and bacterial isolation [PDF]
SPERMOVA, 2020 The objective of this study was to compare the uterine health between fertile, sub-fertile alpacas and tuis using transrectal ultrasonography, endometrial cytology and bacterial isolation.
Uri Perez Guerra +8 more
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