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Stress of alpacas caused by shearing in Hungary [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Alpacas are primarily kept for their wool in Hungary. Huacaya alpacas are sheared annually, usually in May, before the summer heat. Shearing is important to breeders because the wool is the primary product of the animal. However, it is important also for
Prágai, Andrea, Kovács, Alfréd
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Identification of genomic regions associated with differences in fleece type in Huacaya and Suri alpacas (Vicugna pacos). [PDF]

open access: yes
The difference in fleece type is the distinguishing trait between the two types of alpacas (Vicugna pacos), Huacaya and Suri. The Suri fleece type has been found to be inherited dominantly over the Huacaya type, resulting in offspring with the Suri ...
RuddGarces, G   +8 more
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Haemonchus contortus Infections in Alpacas and Sheep

open access: yes, 2014
The blood feeding nematode Haemonchus contortus infects the abomasum of small ruminants and compartment three (C-3) of camelids. Heavy infections may cause severe anemia and death. Alpacas were first introduced into the U.S. in the 1980s.
Casey, Sarah Jane
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Coccidioidomycosis in alpacas in the southwestern United States

open access: yes, 2019
An anonymous web-based survey of alpaca owners was used to learn more about the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of coccidioidomycosis in alpacas in the United States. Thirty-seven owners, with 1,117 alpacas, completed the survey.
Butkiewicz, Christine, Shubitz, Lisa
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Inheritance of fibre colour in alpacas: identifying the genes involved [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
There is no current theory that fully explains the genetic mechanisms of fibre colour inheritance in alpacas. My PhD project analysed three genes, MC1R, ASP and Tyrp1, previously identified as key genes controlling pigment determination in mammals. This
Feeley, Natasha L.
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Hematologic parameters in female alpacas during age progression: a retrospective study

open access: yesScientific Reports
Alpacas, like all camelids, have elliptical red blood cells (RBCs) in contrast to other mammals. This particular shape is important for increased osmotic resistance and stability.
Matthias Gerhard Wagener   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

First cross-sectional, molecular epidemiological survey of Cryptosporidium, Giardia and Enterocytozoon in alpaca (Vicugna pacos) in Australia

open access: yesParasites & Vectors, 2018
Background Eukaryotic pathogens, including Cryptosporidium, Giardia and Enterocytozoon, have been implicated in neonatal diarrhoea, leading to marked morbidity and mortality in the alpaca (Vicugna pacos) and llama (Lama glama) around the world. Australia
Anson V. Koehler   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Selected Parameters of Huacaya Alpacas Fibers and Olkuska Sheep Wool

open access: yesJournal of Natural Fibers
Although fibers of animal origin make up only a small part of the global textile fiber industry, sheep’s wool and also fibers of other species like alpaca, due to their unique properties, are an important and appreciated part of this industry.
Katarzyna Czyż   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Angular Limb Deformity in Llamas and Alpacas

open access: yes, 2009
Angular limb deformities (ALD) are common among llamas and alpacas. Veterinarians most commonly are asked to examine growing neonates for skeletal abnormalities, but these defects are not uncommon among adult llamas and alpacas.
Anderson, David E.
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Advances in the Diagnosis of Reproductive Disorders in Female Camelids

open access: yesAnimals
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.
Abdelmalek Sghiri   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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