New World camelids are sentinels for the presence of Borna disease virus [PDF]
Borna disease (BD), a frequently fatal neurologic disorder caused by Borna disease virus 1 (BoDV-1), has been observed for decades in horses, sheep, and other mammals in certain regions of Europe. The bicoloured white-toothed shrew (Crocidura leucodon) was identified as a persistently infected species involved in virus transmission.
Alexandra Malbon +12 more
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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 ...
Ellen B. Belknap +3 more
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Tooth root abscesses in New World camelids: 23 cases (1972-1994) [PDF]
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.
Margaret L. Cebra +2 more
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Diagnostic sampling and gross pathology of New World camelids. [PDF]
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 RJ, Löhr CV, Tornquist SJ.
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Forestomach acidosis in six New World camelids [PDF]
Forestomach acidosis was diagnosed in 2 llamas and 4 alpacas. All were young, group-housed, sexually intact males. Clinical signs included forestomach atony, lethargy, ataxia, diarrhea, and tachycardia. Forestomach distention was observed in only 1 llama.
Christopher K. Cebra +3 more
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Acquired urethral obstruction in New World camelids: 34 cases (1995–2008) [PDF]
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
KF Duesterdieck‐Zellmer +3 more
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Hybridizing Old and New World camelids: Camelus dromedarius x Lama guanicoe
Thirty female dromedary camels were inseminated on a total of 50 occasions with 2-4 ml of fresh guanaco semen diluted with an equal volume of commercially available camel semen extender. Similarly, nine female guanacos were inseminated on 34 occasions with 4-6 ml of fresh, diluted camel semen.
Julian A. Skidmore +4 more
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Gram-negative bacterial infection in neonatal New World camelids: Six cases (1985-1991) [PDF]
Summary Gram-negative bacterial infections were documented in 6 neonatal New World camelids (5 llamas and 1 alpaca). The organisms isolated from blood before death or from multiple organs after death were Escherichia coli (n = 3), Actinobacillus sp (n = 1), and Klebsiella pneumoniae (n = 1).
Ragan Adams, Franklyn B. Garry
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Evaluation of insulin secretion and action in New World camelids [PDF]
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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Application of monoclonal antibodies in functional and comparative investigations of heavy-chain immunoglobulins in new world camelids. [PDF]
Of the three immunoglobulin G (IgG) isotypes described to occur in camelids, IgG2 and IgG3 are distinct in that they do not incorporate light chains. These heavy-chain antibodies (HCAbs) constitute approximately 50% of the IgG in llama serum and as much ...
Daley LP +4 more
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