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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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Effect of seminal plasma on the sperm motility patterns and their relationship to the cryopreservation of llama semen [PDF]
, 2015 La pregunta que nos hacemos todos los que trabajamos en camélidos sudamericanos (CSA) es “¿Porqué si se insemina con la misma cantidad de espermatozoides motiles/vivos no se preña con semen criopreservado y si con el semen fresco? ”.
Carretero, Maria Ignacia +3 more
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Evaluation of a rapid method for measuring lactate in the venous blood of ruminants
Veterinary Record, EarlyView.Abstract Background In cattle and small ruminants, blood lactate can predict recovery and survival in various diseases. Increased lactate concentration is associated with an unfavourable‐to‐poor prognosis. Different mobile rapid lactate measurement devices have been explored in different animal species.
Viktoria Kichmann +4 more
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Dysuria due to discospondylitis and intervertebral disc herniation in a male alpaca (Vicugna pacos) [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Dysuria in camelids is usually associated with the presence of lower urinary tract disease such as urolithiasis. As another differential diagnosis, urine retention may be caused by neurological disturbances resulting from infections of the ...
Hirz, Manuela +3 more
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Paracetamol prescribing to small animals by veterinarians in Australia and New Zealand
Australian Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.Objective To describe the prescribing patterns of paracetamol by veterinarians in Australia and New Zealand. Methods An online survey was created and distributed to veterinarians in Australia and New Zealand over a 3‐month period (July–October 2024).
A Tse, W Chee, CJ Boyd, CR Sharp
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Camelids and sustainable development [PDF]
, 2015 Face to the global changes and new climatic constraints, the camel farming is confronted to new challenges, first to contribute to the “livestock revolution” (for reaching the requirements of a growing human population), especially in remote places of ...
Faye, Bernard
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Grassland Science, EarlyView.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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Parasites & Vectors, 2018 Background Gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) frequently infect South American camelids (alpacas and llamas) and cause economic losses due to reduced production of fiber, meat and/or leather.
Mohammed H. Rashid +2 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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Seasonal variation of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 levels in meat of Moroccan onehumped dromedary camels (Camelus dromedaries) [PDF]
, 2015 In human, vitamin D which derives from the action of sunlight in the skin and dietary intake is of great importance for health, and may be influenced by the season.
Abouhafs, Rachid +6 more
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