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A Topographical Anatomical Description of the Orbit of the Alpaca, Vicugna pacos [PDF]

Veterinary Ophthalmology, Volume 29, Issue 6, November 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective To describe the gross anatomy of the orbita in Huacaya alpacas, identify species‐specific features, and provide comparative anatomical information relevant to clinical ophthalmic practice. Animals Studied Nine heads from postmortem donated Huacaya alpacas were used. Procedures Two skulls were evaluated to characterize the orbita, and
Sophia Weis, Johann Maierl
wiley   +2 more sources

Actinomycetes associated with abscess formation in a goat, a llama and two alpacas

Berliner und Münchener Tierärztliche Wochenschrift, 2020
The genera Actinomyces and Schaalia, both members of the bacterial order Actinomycetales, include relevant infectious agents that cause abscesses in small ruminants and New World camelids.
R Sting, A Schwalm, M Contzen, M Roller, J Rau   +4 more
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Viral Diseases of New World Camelids

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 2009
The increased popularity and population of New World camelids in the United States requires the development of a broader base of knowledge of the health and disease parameters for these animals by the veterinary livestock practitioner. Although our knowledge regarding infectious diseases of camelids has increased greatly over the past decade, the ...
Kapil, Sanjay, Yeary, Teresa, Evermann, James F.   +2 more
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First report on nasal myiasis in an alpaca “Vicugna pacos” – a case report

BMC Veterinary Research, 2018
Background An infestation of bot fly larvae causes myiasis which is known to cause respiratory symptoms in ruminants. There are reports of bot fly larvae in llamas, but to our knowledge there are no previous reports of nasal myiasis due to bot flies in ...
Teresa Maria Punsmann, Lucie Marie Grimm, Carolin Reckmann, Cornelia Schwennen, Matthias Gerhard Wagener, Martin Ganter   +5 more
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Lymphosarcoma in 10 New World Camelids

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 1995
Abstarct We evaluated the medical information from 10 New World Camelids with lymphosarcoma. Additionally, tumor tissue from 5 animals was examined by electron microscopy for evidence of retroviral particles. Lymphosarcoma was the most common neoplasm of New World Camelids in our hospital.
C K, Cebra, F B, Garry, B E, Powers, L W, Johnson   +3 more
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Genetic characterization of the oxytocin-neurophysin I gene (OXT) and its regulatory regions analysis in domestic Old and New World camelids. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2018
Oxytocin is a neurohypophysial peptide linked to a wide range of biological functions, including milk ejection, temperament and reproduction. Aims of the present study were a) the characterization of the OXT (Oxytocin-neurophysin I) gene and its ...
Alfredo Pauciullo, Danlami Moses Ogah, Marco Iannaccone, Georg Erhardt, Liliana Di Stasio, Gianfranco Cosenza   +5 more
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Fatal Infection in an Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) Caused by Pathogenic Rhodococcus equi

Animals, 2022
Rhodococcus (R.) equi is a pathogen primarily known for infections in equine foals, but is also present in numerous livestock species including New World camelids. Moreover, R. equi is considered an emerging zoonotic pathogen. In this report, we describe
Reinhard Sting, Ingo Schwabe, Melissa Kieferle, Maren Münch, Jörg Rau   +4 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, Bart Pardon, Elke Pollaris, Thijs Flahou, Lieven Vlaminck   +4 more
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Rattlesnake Envenomation in 12 New World Camelids

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2006
Abstract Background: Rattlesnake envenomation of New World camelids is a seasonal problem with often dramatic clinical signs. Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to identify the clinical signs, laboratory results, treatment methods, and outcome for rattlesnake envenomation in New World camelids.
Susanne, Dykgraaf, Nicola, Pusterla, Linda M, Van Hoogmoed   +2 more
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Dental disease in alpacas. Part 2: Risk factors associated with diastemata, periodontitis, occlusal pulp exposure, wear abnormalities, and malpositioned teeth

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2020
Background Dental disorders, of which tooth root abscesses are best documented, are highly prevalent in alpacas. Identification of risk factors can be valuable for prevention of dental disorders in this species.
Kirsten Proost, Bart Pardon, Elke Pollaris, Thijs Flahou, Lieven Vlaminck   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source