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Macroscopic evaluation of the placenta of the alpaca (Vicugna pacos)

Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 2019
AbstractMacroscopic evaluation of the placenta is an essential post‐partum examination in the alpaca and can be of special interest in case of abortion, premature birth or stillbirth. Since there are not many reference values regarding macroscopic properties of normal alpaca placentas, a small descriptive study was conducted.
Maya Meesters, Geert Opsomer, Jan Govaere   +2 more
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Double ovulation and occurrence of twinning in alpacas ( Vicugna pacos )

Theriogenology, 2015
Twin births are rare in alpacas despite the high incidence of double ovulation and are undesirable because they contribute to early and late pregnancy loss, abortion, and birth of nonviable neonates. The objective of the present study was to determine the incidence and outcome of twin pregnancy in double-ovulating alpacas by retrospective and ...
A J, Campbell, L K, Pearson, T E, Spencer, A, Tibary   +3 more
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Leptin and IGF1 receptors in alpaca (Vicugna pacos) ovaries

Animal Reproduction Science, 2019
Folliculogenesis and ovulation are regulated by gonadotrophins and other factors such as Insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and leptin. In various species the presence of IGF1 receptor (IGF1R) and leptin receptor (ObR) has been detected in the ovary, but not in the alpaca.
Gallelli, Maria Florencia, Bianchi, Carolina Paula, Lombardo, Daniel Marcelo, Rey, Florencia, Rodríguez, Fernanda Mariel, Castillo, Victor Alejandro, Miragaya, Marcelo   +6 more
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Pharmacokinetics of the Tramadol Injective Formulations in Alpacas (Vicugna pacos)

2011
The objective of the present study was to test the intravenous (IV) and intramuscular (IM) administration of tramadol to alpacas (Vicugna pacos). The study was a two-group, single-dose, two-treatment, two-period, randomized, open, balanced, cross-over design.
GIORGI, MARIO, SACCOMANNI, GIUSEPPE, S. Del Carlo, G. Mengozzi, V. Andreoni   +4 more
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TRAUMATIC GASTROPERITONITIS (HARDWARE DISEASE) IN AN ALPACA (VICUGNA PACOS)

Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 2013
A 5-yr-old, intact male Suri alpaca (Vicugna pacos) presented with acute onset of anorexia, depression, and reluctance to stand. Exploratory laparotomy revealed diffuse peritonitis resulting from penetration of a 5-cm wire through the second gastric compartment (C2). Due to the severity of the alpaca's condition and its deteriorating nature, euthanasia
Jessie, Ziegler, Steven, Parish, Kevin, Snekvik, George, Barrington   +3 more
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[Diaphragmatic hernia in a female alpaca (Vicugna pacos)].

Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe G, Grosstiere/Nutztiere, 2023
A 3-year-old pregnant female alpaca was noticed due to increased lying and decreased feed intake after shearing. Twelve days after shearing, she aborted an almost completely developed cria. After another two days, the alpaca was recumbent and subsequently died during transport to the clinic.
Matthias Gerhard, Wagener, Patricia, Kammeyer, Sven, Kleinschmidt, Saskia, Neubert, Martin, Ganter   +4 more
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Chemical composition of alpaca (Vicugna pacos) charqui

Food Chemistry, 2012
The chemical composition of alpaca Andean charqui was studied. Two types of charqui were sampled from producers: charqui made from lean meat slices (30 samples) and charqui made from flaps of whole bone-in carcass pieces (22 samples), each representing the two principal Andean techniques of making charqui.
Bettit K. Salvá, Ana Fernández-Diez, Daphne D. Ramos, Irma Caro, Javier Mateo   +4 more
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Multiple congenital anomalies in an alpaca cria ( Vicugna pacos )

Veterinary Record, 2010
PHYSICAL anomalies in South American camelids in the USA are thought to have arisen as a result of the considerable degree of inbreeding and absence of genetic diversity within the population. Congenital defects have the potential to cause economic loss, and those that are genetic in origin and ...
T, O'Brien, S, Semrad, A, Serena
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Choanenatresie bei einem Alpakacria (Vicugna pacos)

Tierärztliche Praxis Ausgabe G: Großtiere / Nutztiere
Zusammenfassung Ein Alpakacria fiel nach der Geburt mit Schwäche und Atemnot, insbesondere bei den Versuchen, am Euter der Stute zu trinken, auf. Klinische Befunde deuteten auf das Vorhandensein einer bilateralen Choanenatresie hin, das Tier wurde daraufhin euthanasiert. Eine
Saskia Neubert, Matthias Gerhard Wagener, Thies Jesper Nicolaisen, Alexandra von Altrock, Johannes Buchallik-Schregel, Manon Mikic, Danae Christofides, Peter Wohlsein, Martin Ganter   +8 more
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TOXOPLASMOSIS-ASSOCIATED ABORTION IN AN ALPACA (VICUGNA PACOS) FETUS

Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 2014
A near-full-term alpaca (Vicugna pacos) was stillborn 2 days before the expected date of delivery; necropsy examination was conducted within 6 hr of delivery. Gross lesions were enlarged liver and hydrocephalus. On histologic examination, mild inflammatory lesions were identified in the placenta, liver, and lungs, although no etiology was recognized ...
Jitender P, Dubey, James E, Johnson, Margaret A, Hanson, Virginia, Pierce   +3 more
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