New Insights Into the Role of β-NGF/TrKA System in the Endometrium of Alpacas During Early Pregnancy
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021 One striking reproductive feature in South American camelids is that more than 90% of gestations are established in the left uterine horn (LUH). This phenomenon could be related to a differential vascular irrigation of the LUH.
Daniela E. Barraza +6 more
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Effect of genotype and sex on fiber growth rate of alpacas for their first year of fleece production [PDF]
, 2014 The sale of alpaca fiber is the main income for thousands of families in the Central Andes of Peru. Little information exists on the fiber length growth rate of alpaca (FLG), especially throughout their first year of life when the fiber is most valuable.
Bartolomé-Filella,J +3 more
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Presencia de eimerias en alpacas destetadas y alternativa de control sin ocasionar daño hepático
ManglarConsiderando 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
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La Alpaca en el Mito y el Ritual
Allpanchis, 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
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Investigation Into the Humaneness of Slaughter Methods for Guinea Pigs (Cavia porcelus) in the Andean Region [PDF]
, 2016 Guinea pigs (Cavia porcelus) are an important source of nonhuman animal protein in the Andean region of South America. Specific guidelines regarding the welfare of guinea pigs before and during slaughter have yet to be developed.
Dennis M. B. +15 more
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Parasites & Vectors, 2018 Background Gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) frequently infect South American camelids (alpacas and llamas) and cause economic losses due to reduced production of fiber, meat and/or leather.
Mohammed H. Rashid +2 more
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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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Parasitism-Induced Changes in Microbial Eukaryotes of Peruvian Alpaca Gastrointestinal Tract
LifeAlpacas, important genetic resources in the Andean region of Peru, are vulnerable to diarrhea caused by pathogenic parasites such as Eimeria lamae and Giardia sp., which can be fatal, especially in neonates, due to their physiological immaturity and ...
Diana Sanchez +9 more
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Animals, 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
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Structural Insights into Rational Design of Single-Domain Antibody-Based Antitoxins against Botulinum Neurotoxins. [PDF]
, 2020 Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) is one of the most acutely lethal toxins known to humans, and effective treatment for BoNT intoxication is urgently needed. Single-domain antibodies (VHH) have been examined as a countermeasure for BoNT because of their high ...
Jin, Rongsheng +8 more
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