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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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Genome-Wide Association Study of Fiber Diameter in Alpacas [PDF]
, 2023 The aim of this study was the identification of candidate genomic regions associated with fiber diameter in alpacas. DNA samples were collected from 1011 female Huacaya alpacas from two geographical Andean regions in Peru (Pasco and Puno), and three ...
Eudosio Veli +13 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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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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ASPECTS OF REPRODUCTION IN THE ALPACA [PDF]
Reproduction, 1968 Summary. The alpaca, Lama pacos, does not have regular oestrous cycles, but oestrus lasts for 21 to 36 days during the breeding season. Ovulation is induced by coitus. Follicular ovulation rupture occurs spontaneously 26 hr after coital stimulation and can be induced by a single injection of hcg.
M, San-Martin +5 more
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EVALUATION OF TWO CULTURE MEDIA IN IN VITRO PRODUCTION OF ALPACA (Vicugna pacos) EMBRYOS [PDF]
SPERMOVA, 2021 The present study aims to evaluate the effect of two culture media on the production of in vitro embryos in alpacas (Vicugna pacos). The ovaries were transported at 10.52° C in 0.9% saline solution supplemented with gentamicin.
Irving Mitchell Laines-Arcce +2 more
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Alpacas and Ecosystems Management [PDF]
, 2017 Alpacas are a species that present physiological, anatomical, morphological and behavioural distinctive characteristics compared to other species used in animal production.
Kemp, David R. +2 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).
Cai-xia PEI +5 more
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Alpaca Field Behaviour When Cohabitating with Lambing Ewes
Animals, 2020 A common strategy to reduce predator attack on livestock is the deployment of guardian alpacas. However, little research has been conducted on the behaviour of this species while housed with other livestock.
Paige T. Matthews +5 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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