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Natural Killer Cell Receptor Genes in Camels: Another Mammalian Model
Frontiers in Genetics, 2019 Due to production of special homodimeric heavy chain antibodies, somatic hypermutation of their T-cell receptor genes and unusually low diversity of their major histocompatibility complex genes, camels represent an important model for immunogenetic ...
Jan Futas +12 more
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Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Building the skills and knowledge necessary to practice evidence‐based veterinary medicine (EBVM) should occur throughout the veterinary curriculum. Operationalizing EBVM includes asking a clinical question in PICO format, searching the biomedical literature for evidence, critically appraising the evidence, and applying the evidence to make a ...
Virginia R. Fajt +4 more
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Occurrence and distribution of sarcoptic mange in wild Neotropical canids
Medical and Veterinary Entomology, EarlyView.Sarcoptic mange affects most Neotropical canid species across multiple countries. It represents a widespread yet largely overlooked conservation threat with potential for cross‐species transmission. Coordinated monitoring and management efforts are needed to understand and mitigate its impacts. Abstract Sarcoptic mange, a contagious skin disease caused
Luan de Jesus Matos de Brito +1 more
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How many large camelids in the world? A synthetic analysis of the world camel demographic changes
Pastoralism, 2020 At world level, the current official number of large camelids cannot be determined exactly (it is estimated to be more than 35 million heads), and the role of camels in the livestock economy is highly variable.
B. Faye
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Humans are not unique: difficult birth is common in placental mammals
Biological Reviews, Volume 101, Issue 5, Page 2214-2239, October 2026.ABSTRACT Human childbirth is widely presumed to be uniquely difficult and dangerous compared to birth in other mammals. Tight fetopelvic proportions can result in obstructed labour and contribute to high rates of maternal and neonatal mortality. Ideas summarised under the ‘obstetrical dilemma’ have contributed to this assumption by explaining difficult
Nicole D. S. Grunstra
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Camelid practice tips and tricks
This presentation highlights practical approaches to camelid veterinary medicine, focusing on normal health parameters, field anesthesia protocols, castration techniques, ultrasonography and dental care.
Miller, Blake
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AgricultureAustralian alpacas contribute to a developing alternative fibre industry with an increasing number of larger-scale enterprises requiring real-time management options.
Imogen Boughey +2 more
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Veterinary Record, Volume 199, Issue 5, Page e222-e229, 5/12 September 2026.Abstract Background In Great Britain, donkey work has shifted from beach donkey rides towards a greater diversity of economic activities, such as wellness industries, films and exhibits. This research investigates the distribution, health and welfare of donkeys in licensed activities in Great Britain.
Tamlin Watson +2 more
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Biological features and productivity of alpaca [PDF]
Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry, 2019 Alpaca domestication took place more than 6000 years ago. The Indians of Peru discerned the potential in these animals, tamed them and began to breed.
Ponomareva Arina I., Sycheva Irina N.
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The Molecular Architecture of Somatic Spines of the Lateral Septum
Journal of Comparative Neurology, Volume 534, Issue 9, September 2026.Spine synapses represent stable synaptic connections that allow neurons to chemically communicate with each other. Although known for decades, the unusual spine synapses found directly on neuronal cell bodies in the lateral septum have not been characterised in detail.
Daniela Hacker +6 more
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