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 Piorkowska +2 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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ultrasonography of kidney and spleen in clinically healthy llamas and alpacas
Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 2021 Background The ultrasonographic examination technique is a well-established, non-invasive diagnostic tool for diverse conditions in humans and different animal species.
Cassandra Eibl, Sonja Franz
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Animals, 2023 The breeding of South American Camelids (SACs), particularly llamas and alpacas, is becoming increasingly popular in regions that are not their natural habitat, including Europe. These animals are considered to be relatively disease resistant.
Kacper Konieczny +1 more
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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).
Liu Qiang, Hong-Quan Li
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Dental disease in alpacas. Part 1: Prevalence of dental disorders and their mutual relationships
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2020 Background Dental disease is a troublesome health concern in alpacas. Specifically, the occurrence of tooth root abscesses has been described in veterinary literature.
Kirsten Proost +4 more
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Anthelmintic resistance in gastrointestinal nematodes of alpacas (Vicugna pacos) in Australia
Parasites & Vectors, 2018 Background Gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) can cause significant economic losses in alpacas due to lowered production of fibre and meat. Although no anthelmintics are registered for use in alpacas, various classes of anthelmintics are frequently used ...
Mohammed H. Rashid +5 more
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Diseases and causes of death among alpacas in Sweden: a retrospective study
Veterinary Record Open, 2019 Background Due to increasing popularity in Sweden during the last decade, alpacas are frequently encountered by practising veterinarians and pathologists.
Dolores Gavier-Widén +2 more
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The Influence of Region, Sex, and Age on the Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Alpacas (Vicugna pacos) in Poland [PDF]
AnimalsThe 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.
Bogumiła Pilarczyk +7 more
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Textile characteristics of fiber from Huacaya alpacas (Vicugna pacos)
Scientia Agropecuaria, 2019 Fiber from alpacas represents a substantial component of economic output for South American countries. In this study it determined the textile characteristics of fibers obtained from Huacaya alpacas raised at the South American Camelids Research and ...
Rufino Paucar-Chanca +4 more
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