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Actinobacillus vicugnae sp. nov., isolated from alpaca (Vicugna pacos)
International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, 2019 Ten strains of an Actinobacillus-like organism were isolated from alpaca (Vicugna pacos) in the UK over a period of 5 years, with no known epidemiological linkages. The isolates are distinct, based on both phenotype and genotype, from any previously described Actinobacillus species.
Miranda, Kirchner +5 more
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ASIP Variants in Livestock: It's Not Black and White
Animal Genetics, Volume 57, Issue 3, June 2026.ABSTRACT Fur and feather pigmentation play an important role in the survival and reproduction of many species, as well as in selective breeding and agriculture. The synthesis of pigment molecules, eumelanin and pheomelanin, is partially regulated by the agouti signalling protein (ASIP) encoded by the ASIP gene.
Isabella M. Brown, Kylie A. Munyard
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Journal of Veterinary Research, 2022 The alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a camelid native to South America, but the species has wide distribution outside its natural habitat and is found in various countries on other continents, Poland being one in Europe.
Maria Pyziel-Serafin Anna +5 more
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Nanobodies: A Promising Toolkit for Diagnostic Applications
SmartMat, Volume 7, Issue 3, June 2026.This review focuses on camelid‐derived nanobodies (VHHs) and explains how their small size and high stability support robust diagnostic design. Applications across ELISA, lateral flow assays, and PET/SPECT imaging are summarized, along with clinical progress such as caplacizumab.
Wei Wu +11 more
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Ecosphere, 2023 Prey often induce antipredator behaviors when balancing food acquisition against safety. The starvation–predation hypothesis (SPH) posits that, during food shortages, the risk of starvation requires prey to forego antipredator behavior to increase ...
Francisco J. Molina +5 more
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Foraging ecology of Vicuña, Vicugna vicugna, in dry Puna of Argentina
Small Ruminant Research, 2010 Abstract Vicuna, Vicugna vicugna, is one of the few large native herbivores of South American and it is considered a keystone resource for the Andean Region. We studied foraging ecology of free ranging vicunas at Laguna Blanca MAB-UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (Catamarca, Argentina), within dry Puna environment. Vicunas showed a stable diet throughout the
Borgnia, Mariela +2 more
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Vector‐borne diseases‐knowledge maps
EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 5, May 2026.Abstract This scientific report provides a structured overview of the main characteristics of 25 selected vector‐borne diseases (VBDs) of potential relevance for the EU, including 12 diseases listed under the Animal Health Law (AHL) and 13 non‐listed diseases.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) +7 more
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Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.Camel milk contains low lactose, unique casein proteins, high vitamin contents, and diverse bioactive compounds that support metabolic health, immune function, organ protection, gut health, physical development, and brain function. Its benefits are mediated through antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, insulin‐like effects, and immunomodulatory mechanisms ...
Gudisa Bereda +2 more
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, 1993 Published as part of Peter Grubb, 1993, Order Artiodactyla, pp. 377-414 in Mammal Species of the World (2 nd Edition), Washington and London :Smithsonian Institution Press on page 382, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo ...
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The Neocolonial Tightening of CITES: How Northern Narratives Marginalize Southern Conservation
Conservation Letters, Volume 19, Issue 2, March/April 2026.ABSTRACT CITES has demonstrated a persistent trend of regulatory tightening over five decades, raising critical questions about both equity and effectiveness in global conservation governance. This study examines how structural power imbalances and dominant Northern narratives within the Convention have systematically marginalized pluralistic ...
Youmin Lian, Md. Ziaul Islam
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