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Approach to the humerus and femur of the paca (Cuniculus paca, Linnaeus 1766)
AbstractThe paca (Cuniculus paca, Linnaeus 1766) is a rodent species, typical of tropical regions. It is important that in addition to its commercial value as a protein source, it can be used as a scientific scope. The objective of this study was to describe the morphology of the thigh and the arm of the paca by anatomical and imaging methodology with ...
Leonardo Martins Leal +5 more
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Experimental ethology of intensively reared lowland pacas (Cuniculus paca)
The objective of this study was to evaluate and to describe the main behaviors of family groups of lowland pacas (Cuniculus paca) raised in a commercial breeding facility. We used 24 adult pacas, 16 females and 8 males, with a mean live weight of 8.2 kg and age ranging from 2 to 4 years.
Fábio Morais Hosken +7 more
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Agouti paca (Linnaeus, 1766). Syst. Nat., 12th ed., 1:81. REVIEWED BY: J. Ramirez-Pulido (JRP). TYPE LOCALITY: French Guiana, Cayenne. DISTRIBUTION: S.E. San Luis Potosi (Mexico) to Paraguay, Guianas, and S. Brazil. Introduced into Cuba (CAW). ISIS NUMBER: 5301410022001001001 as Cuniculus paca.
James H. Honacki +2 more
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The Developing Left Superior Cervical Ganglion of Pacas (Agouti paca) [PDF]
AbstractIn this study the main question investigated was the number and size of both binucleate and mononucleate superior cervical ganglion (SCG) neurons and, whether post‐natal development would affect these parameters. Twenty left SCGs from 20 male pacas were used.
Melo, SR +8 more
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Macroscopic description of the external and middle ear of paca (Cuniculus paca Linnaeus, 1766)
: Paca (Cuniculus paca), one of the largest rodents of the Brazilian fauna, has inherent characteristics of its species which can conribute as a new option for animal experimantation.
Leandro L. Martins +5 more
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Ulcerative keratitis in paca (Agouti paca)
Ulcerative keratitis is a disorder mainly caused by fights and scratches in rodents. This disorder was described in a 7-year-old female paca with ocular secretion, blepharospasm, chemosis, conjunctival hyperemia, edema and corneal neovascularization. After anesthesia using azaperone (1mg/kg, i.m.), ketamine (20mg/kg, i.m.) and xylazine (0.2mg/kg, i.m.),
Oliveira, Fabrício Singaretti de +4 more
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NEUROD1 predicts better prognosis in pancreatic cancer revealed by a TILs-based prognostic signature
It has been well-defined that tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) play critical roles in pancreatic cancer (PaCa) progression. This research aimed to comprehensively explore the composition of TILs in PaCa and their potential clinical significance.
Zhiyang Jiang +10 more
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Vasectomy in Spotted Paca (Cuniculus paca)
Background: Cuniculus paca is the second largest neotropical rodent. It is not endangered, but your habitat has been destroyed and the specie has been hunted, because of its prized meat. In this context captive breeding is an alternative to reduce the hunt.
Barros, Felipe Farias Pereira da Câmara +8 more
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Laparoscopic ovum pick-up in spotted paca ( Cuniculus pacas ) [PDF]
ABSTRACT The aim of this work is study the laparoscopic ovum pick-up (LapOPU) technique in spotted paca, describing surgery details, complications and oocyte recovery rate. Nine healthy adult non-pregnant captive females were used, in a total of 39 procedures.
Barros, F. F.P.C. +10 more
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