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Melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R), the agouti signaling protein (ASIP), and tyrosinase related protein 1 (TYRP1) are among the major regulators of pigmentation in mammals.
Fahad Alshanbari +7 more
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How many large camelids in the world? A synthetic analysis of the world camel demographic changes
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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Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus in New World Camelids [PDF]
A virus known to cause multiple problems in cattle, bovine viral diarrhea virus, was isolated from 3 different cases in New World camelids. Virus isolation, immunoperoxidase staining, and fluourescent antibody staining were used to detect the virus. The herds involved were screened for antibody titers to bovine viral diarrhea and virus isolation from ...
E B, Belknap +3 more
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Lymphosarcoma in 10 New World Camelids
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. Both llamas and alpacas, from 4 months to 15 years of age, were affected.
C K, Cebra +3 more
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Evaluation of insulin secretion and action in New World camelids
Abstract Objective—To measure and compare insulin secretion and sensitivity in healthy alpacas and llamas via glucose clamping techniques. Animals—8 llamas and 8 alpacas. Procedures—Hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamping (HEC) and hyperglycemic clamping (HGC) were performed on each camelid in a crossover design with a minimum 48-hour washout period ...
Anna M, Firshman +3 more
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Diagnostic Sampling and Gross Pathology of New World Camelids
This article provides an overview of tests and appropriate samples to send to a Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory for the diagnosis of common diseases of New World Camelids (NWC) such as abortions, congenital anomalies, anemia, enteritis, endoparasitism, gastric ulcer, hepatic lipidosis, encephalitis, pneumonia, dermatosis, neoplasia and cryptococcosis.
Bildfell, Robert J. +2 more
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Prairie Rattlesnake Envenomation in 27 New World Camelids
BackgroundMorbidity and case fatality from rattlesnake envenomation is regionally specific because of variability in relative toxicity of the species of snake encountered. A previous report of rattlesnake envenomation inNewWorld camelids (NWC) from the western coastalUnitedStates documented high case fatality rates and guarded prognosis for survival ...
J M, Sonis +4 more
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Acquired urethral obstruction in New World camelids: 34 cases (1995–2008)
ObjectiveDocument the clinical features, short‐ and long‐term outcomes and prognostic factors in New World camelids with acquired urethral obstruction.DesignRetrospective case study.MethodsCase data from medical records of 34 New World camelids presenting with acquired urethral obstruction were collected and follow‐up information on discharged patients
K F, Duesterdieck-Zellmer +3 more
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Tooth root abscesses in New World camelids: 23 cases (1972-1994)
Objective To determine typical clinical and radiographic findings in a group of New World camelids with tooth root abscesses and to determine outcome after medical and surgical treatment. Design Retrospective case series. Animals 23 llamas and alpacas with radiographic and clinical evidence of tooth root abscesses.
M L, Cebra, C K, Cebra, F B, Garry
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New World camelids and Bovine Virus Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) infection in Switzerland [PDF]
Hilbe, Monika +4 more
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