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Reproduction in female South American domestic camelids [PDF]
Bioscientifica Proceedings, 2019 Alpacas and llamas are induced ovulators. They show marked reproductive seasonality in the Andean region, but under Northern Hemisphere conditions of feeding and management, they are non-seasonal breeders. Puberty is attained when they reach 50% of adult body weight.
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Veterinary Record, EarlyView.Abstract Background Determination of the serum progesterone (P4) concentration is of high importance in reproductive medicine and may be applied for diagnosing pregnancy in South American camelids. P4 measurements in alpacas and llamas are usually performed using immunoassays, which are time consuming and require appropriate expertise of laboratory ...
Lina Längerer +5 more
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ParasitologyPaleoparasitological research has allowed the recovery and identification of parasite structures like helminth eggs, protozoan oocysts, arthropod remains, as well as parasite ancient DNA molecules preserved in human and animal-origin archaeological ...
Darío Alejandro Ramirez +3 more
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Hair follicle characteristics and fibre production in South American camelids
Animal, 2010 Hair follicle and fibre characteristics of Peruvian alpaca and llama and Bolivian llama were analysed in three experimental studies. The first experiment was designed to determine the age at which all the secondary follicles reach maturity, as well as to
M. Antonini
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Timing the Sacred: A Multi‐Step Chronological Framework for the Llullaillaco Inca Burial
Archaeometry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Absolute radiocarbon dating offers high precision, but its application to historical contexts, such as the Inca civilization, requires a rigorous methodological approach. This research examines methods to enhance chronological accuracy through a case study of artifacts from the Llullaillaco Capacocha sacrifice.
Dominika Sieczkowska‐Jacyna +9 more
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Occurrence and distribution of sarcoptic mange in wild Neotropical canids
Medical and Veterinary Entomology, EarlyView.Sarcoptic mange affects most Neotropical canid species across multiple countries. It represents a widespread yet largely overlooked conservation threat with potential for cross‐species transmission. Coordinated monitoring and management efforts are needed to understand and mitigate its impacts. Abstract Sarcoptic mange, a contagious skin disease caused
Luan de Jesus Matos de Brito +1 more
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ultrasonography of kidney and spleen in clinically healthy llamas and alpacas
Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 2021 Background The ultrasonographic examination technique is a well-established, non-invasive diagnostic tool for diverse conditions in humans and different animal species.
Cassandra Eibl, Sonja Franz
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Grassland Science, Volume 72, Issue 3, Page 163-174, July 2026.Abstract High Andean grasslands are vulnerable to changes in their nutritional quality and carbon sequestration capacity, especially in grazing systems. This study evaluated soil quality and native grasses by measuring carbon, physicochemical parameters, and the nutritional quality of predominant species in the wet Puna of Junín, Peru.
Alberto Arias‐Arredondo +5 more
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Berliner und Münchener Tierärztliche Wochenschrift, 2022 South American camelids (SAC) are increasingly popular in Germany. Although frequently in close contact to livestock and humans, data on the prevalence of epizootic and zoonotic bacteria and of bacteria exhibiting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in SAC is
B González-Santamarina +7 more
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Parasitologia, 2023 Sarcocystis aucheniae is a coccidian parasite that produces macroscopic sarcocysts in South American camelid (SAC) muscles and causes a disease known as SAC sarcocystosis.
Sarah Nathaly Wieser +6 more
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