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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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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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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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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
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Clinical Findings and Survival in 56 Sick Neonatal New World Camelids [PDF]

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2015
Abstract Background Information pertaining to clinical presentation and outcome of neonatal New World camelids (NWC) is limited when compared to calves and foals. Hypothesis Values of variables at admission and ...
Bertin, F. R., Squires, J. M., Kritchevsky, J. E., Taylor, S. D.   +3 more
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Using modern reproductive methods to hybridize old and new world Camelids : Camelus dromedarius x Lama guanicoe

Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux, 2000
A group of nine female and one male guanaco were maintained alongside a larger herd of dromedary camels at the Camel Reproduction Centre in Dubai. The ovaries of the female guanacos and camels were scanned regularly, and when they exhibited a dominant ...
J. A. Skidmore, A. M. Billah, W. R. Allen, R. V. Short   +3 more
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Evaluation of insulin secretion and action in New World camelids

American Journal of Veterinary Research, 2013
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, Christopher K, Cebra, Barbara J, Schanbacher, Elizabeth R, Seaquist   +3 more
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