Comparing fiber quality characteristics and staple length in Suri and Huacaya alpacas [PDF]
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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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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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).
Q Liu, Hong-Quan Li
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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.
Angelika Podbielska +2 more
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Divergent Genotype of Hepatitis A Virus in Alpacas, Bolivia, 2019
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2023 Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a common human pathogen found exclusively in primates. In a molecular and serologic study of 64 alpacas in Bolivia, we detected RNA of distinct HAV in ≈9% of animals and HAV antibodies in ≈64%.
Talitha Veith +11 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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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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Black oil sunflower seed ingestion and suspected acute lipid toxicity in 4 alpacas [PDF]
Veterinary and Animal ScienceFour adult female alpacas from the same property in Loomis, CA developed clinical signs of recumbency, lethargy, anorexia, and had abdominal pain at least 48 h after incidental ingestion of a large volume of black oil sunflower seeds.
Chelsea C. Pulter +4 more
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Advances in the Diagnosis of Reproductive Disorders in Female Camelids [PDF]
AnimalsCamelids 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
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