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Interaction between the melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) and agouti signalling protein genes (ASIP), and their association with black and brown coat colour phenotypes in peruvian alpaca

open access: yesItalian Journal of Animal Science, 2020
The aim of this work was to assess the interaction between MC1R and ASIP genes in determining coat colour variation in black and brown Peruvian alpacas. Skin biopsies were collected from 25 black alpacas and 15 brown alpacas.
Stefano Pallotti   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Polimorfismos de nucleótido simple (PNSs) del gen MC1R en alpacas negras y marrones

open access: yesRevista Peruana de Biología, 2021
En alpacas los fenotipos del color de vellón tienen diferentes terminologías que induce a una confusión dentro del color marrón y sus tonalidades, el que requiere de una mejor descripción y cuantificación. En consecuencia los objetivos del estudio fueron
Rubén Pinares   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Experimental Infection and Response to Rechallenge of Alpacas with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus

open access: yesEmerging Infectious Diseases, 2016
We conducted a challenge/rechallenge trial in which 3 alpacas were infected with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus. The alpacas shed virus at challenge but were refractory to further shedding at rechallenge on day 21.
Gary Crameri   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Microsatellite-Based Genetic Structure and Hybrid Detection in Alpacas Bred in Poland

open access: yesAnimals, 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
doaj   +1 more source

Bovine viral diarrhea virus evaluation of persistent infections, acute transmission, and vaccination protection in alpacas [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
The purpose of this project was to characterize bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) type 1b infection in alpacas to determine the effects of persistent infection (PI), acute transient disease, and vaccine efficacy.
Byers, Stacey Renee
core   +2 more sources

Diet Digestibility and Partitioning of Nutrients in Adult Male Alpacas Fed a Blend of Oat Hay and Alfalfa Pellets at Two Levels of Intake

open access: yesAnimals, 2023
Alpacas are well adapted to consume the poor-quality forages present in the arid conditions of the Andean Altiplano. However, studies focusing on understanding the relationship between diet digestibility and intake are scarce.
Paola Katherine Chipa Guillen   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

La Alpaca en el Mito y el Ritual

open access: yesAllpanchis, 1975
Cualquiera que haya vivido durante algún tiempo en las partes altas de los Andes, donde las alpacas son parte importante de la economía campesina, poco a poco se da cuenta que ellas también juegan un papel importante en varios mitos y rituales.
David Gow, Rosalinda Gow
doaj   +1 more source

Agrodome Alpacas

open access: yes, 2019
The Agrodome, a massive farm in Rotorua, was home to the most photogenic alpacas known to man.https://scholarworks.uark.edu/gsiestdabphoto/1126/thumbnail ...
Joyce, Myles
core   +2 more sources

First characterization of preantral follicles in the ovaries of adult alpaca

open access: yesMemorias del Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud, 2019
Es un hecho que, si bien no se dispone de información reproductiva básica sobre las alpacas, la reserva ovárica normal de esta especie en comparación con otras especies tampoco está identificada.
Luisa Echevarria   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Presencia de eimerias en alpacas destetadas y alternativa de control sin ocasionar daño hepático

open access: yesManglar
Considerando que la eimeriosis en alpacas es una enfermedad mortal, se plantea el objetivo de brindar una alternativa profiláctica en alpacas destetadas.
Diana Sánchez   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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