A Topographical Anatomical Description of the Orbit of the Alpaca, Vicugna pacos. [PDF]
Vet OphthalmolABSTRACT Objective To describe the gross anatomy of the orbita in Huacaya alpacas, identify species‐specific features, and provide comparative anatomical information relevant to clinical ophthalmic practice. Animals Studied Nine heads from postmortem donated Huacaya alpacas were used. Procedures Two skulls were evaluated to characterize the orbita, and
Weis S, Maierl J.
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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.
Katarzyna Piórkowska +2 more
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Effects of Different Forage Sources on Growth Performance, Blood Biochemistry, Hormone Concentrations, and Intestinal Microbiota in Alpacas [PDF]
AnimalsAlpaca 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 ...
Zhihui Chen +4 more
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Molecular and morphological characteristics of Trichuris tenuis from South American Camelids bred in Europe [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceBackgroundThe intestinal nematode Trichuris tenuis Chandler, 1930 is an important parasite associated with South American Camelids (SAC). To date, the species T. tenuis has been characterized solely based on morphology.
Simona Rejnková +16 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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Open Veterinary Journal, 2023 Background: Minerals are important for animals in many biological functions. There is scarce information however about micromineral content in the blood of South American camelids under their prevalent production system.
Sergio Antonio Vargas Mendivil +2 more
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Alimentary necrobacillosis in alpacas [PDF]
Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 2020 Ulcers of the oral cavity, esophagus, and gastric compartments of South American camelids are uncommon. Multifocal-to-coalescing ulcers were identified in the oral cavity, esophagus, and/or gastric compartments of 5 alpacas submitted for postmortem examination.
Francisco R. Carvallo +6 more
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PLoS ONE, 2023 Alpacas (Vicugna pacos) have physiologic adaptations to live at high altitude. These adaptations may result in unexpected responses to changes in cardiac performance and blood pressure during general anesthesia.
Noelia Diaz-Falcon +4 more
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