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Review: Unveiling the effect of beta-nerve growth factor on the reproductive function in llamas and cows

Animal, 2023
The actions of the beta-nerve growth factor (β-NGF) on the neuroendocrine and reproductive system have challenged classical views on the control of reproductive function. After endometrial absorption, β-NGF triggers ovulation and promotes the development
Marcelo H. Ratto, Luis Paiva, Rodrigo Carrasco, Mauricio E. Silva, Cesar Ulloa-Leal, Vicente F. Ratto, Jose Goicochea   +6 more
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Mitochondrial phylogeography and demographic history of the Vicuña: implications for conservation [PDF]

, 2007
The vicuña (Vicugna vicugna; Miller, 1924) is a conservation success story, having recovered from near extinction in the 1960s to current population levels estimated at 275 000.
A Prieto, A Spotorno, AN Menegaz, AR Templeton, BJ MacFadden, C Ammann, C Kull, C S Casey, CB Koford, CM Clapperton, D Hoces, D Posada, DL Swofford, F Tajima, GA Watterson, GI Molina, GS Miller Jr, H Jungius, H Schaschl, HF Stanley, HG Nami, IR Grimwood, J C Marín, J C Wheeler, J Olazabal, J Rodriguez, J Rozas, J Thornback, JA Harrison, JC Wheeler, JC Wheeler, JC Wheeler, JC Wheeler, JD Clayton, K Yaya, KA Tolley, L Excoffier, L Excoffier, M Clement, M Kadwell, M Kadwell, M Ubilla, M W Bruford, MC Norambuena, MK Kuhner, ML Maté, MW Bruford, N Ray, O Thomas, OS Paulo, R Hoffstetter, R Rosadio, RE Palma, RJ Sarno, S Schneider, SD Webb, T Tserenbataa, TD Dillehay, WP Madison, YX Fu, Z Lin   +60 more
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Reproductive emergencies in camelids

Theriogenology, 2008
Emergencies in theriogenology practice go beyond just saving the life of the patient, but also preserving its reproductive abilities. Camelid emergency medicine is a relatively new field. This paper discusses the most common reproductive emergencies, their diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in male and female camelids.
Tibary, A, Rodriguez, J, Sandoval, S
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Haemotrophic mycoplasmas in South American camelids in Switzerland [PDF]

, 2007
The red blood cell parasite 'Candidatus Mycoplasma haemolamae', formerly Eperythrozoon, is known to be widespread in South American camelids in the USA, causing anaemia in affected animals.
Hofmann-Lehmann, Regina, Kaufmann, C, Lutz, Hans, Meli, Marina L, Robert, N, Wengi, Nicole, Willi, Barbara, Zanolari, P   +7 more
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The Neogene Savannas of North America: A Retrospective Analysis on Artiodactyl Faunas

Frontiers in Earth Science, 2020
Savanna-like ecosystems were present at high latitudes in North America during much of the Neogene. Present-day African savannas, like the Serengeti, have been proposed to be modern analogs of these paleosavannas, particularly those from the middle ...
Nuria Melisa Morales-García, Laura K. Säilä, Christine M. Janis, Christine M. Janis   +3 more
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German dairy farmers’ implementation of veterinary recommendations to improve calf health—a qualitative study based on the transtheoretical model

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
IntroductionCalf health is still giving cause for concern, even though best management practices have been known for a long time. This qualitative study aimed to gain insights into the adoption of veterinary recommendations by farmers of large dairy ...
Marieke Douay--Ryckelynck, Marieke Douay--Ryckelynck, Patricia Retzler, Kim K. Meier, Roswitha Merle, Annegret Stock, Katharina Charlotte Jensen   +6 more
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Nutritional Properties of Camelids and Equids Fresh and Fermented Milk

Dairy, 2021
Milk is considered a complete food because all of the nutrients important to fulfill a newborn’s daily requirements are present, including vitamins and minerals, ensuring the correct growth rate. A large amount of global milk production is represented by
Paolo Polidori, Natalina Cammertoni, Giuseppe Santini, Yulia Klimanova, Jing-Jing Zhang, Silvia Vincenzetti   +5 more
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Cerebrospinal Nematodiasis in 20 Camelids [PDF]

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2016
BackgroundInformation about the clinical and clinicopathologic aspects of cerebrospinal nematodiasis (CN) in camelids is limited.HypothesisClinical and therapeutic variables will be identified as factors predictive of survival.AnimalsClient‐owned camelids suspected of havingCNadmitted to Purdue University between 1995 and 2015.MethodsA retrospective ...
Bertin, F. R., Taylor, S. D.
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The Prevalence of Tail Alterations on German Dairy Farms

Animals
This study aimed to determine herd prevalence of tail alterations (deviated and shortened tails) on farms in Germany. In total, 86,355 cows on 765 dairy farms in three regions (North, South, East) were assessed for presence or absence of deviated and ...
Rieke Claussen, Roswitha Merle, Marina Volland, Stephanie Magnus, Kerstin-Elisabeth Müller   +4 more
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Seasonal changes in energy expenditure, body temperature and activity patterns in llamas (Lama glama) [PDF]

, 2017
The authors thank Knut Salzmann und Arne Oppermann for technical help and for taking care of the animals and Anna Stölzl for help with the administering of the ruminal unit of the telemetry system.
Arnold, Walter, Brinkmann, Lea, Gauly, Matthias, Gerken, Martina, Hambly, Catherine, Perica, Jurcevic, Riek, Alexander, Ruf, Thomas, Speakman, John R.   +8 more
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