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Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis Infections in Alpacas (Vicugna pacos) [PDF]

Animals, 2022
Alpacas are the major camelid species in Europe held for hobbies, animal-aided therapy, and commercial reasons. As a result, health-related issues associated with alpacas are of growing significance. This especially holds true for one of the most serious
Reinhard Sting, Claudia Geiger, Wolfram Rietschel, Birgit Blazey, Ingo Schwabe, Jörg Rau, Lisa Schneider-Bühl   +6 more
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Bronchioalveolar carcinoma in an adult alpaca (Vicugna pacos) [PDF]

BMC Veterinary Research, 2019
Background This report describes a case of a bronchiolar adenocarcinoma in a 6-year old alpaca mare. For the first time in an alpaca, neoplasia was classified by histopathology as a lepidic-predominant bronchiolar adenocarcinoma.
Lara Moser, Kristel Kegler, Christina Precht, Patrik Zanolari   +3 more
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Rhododendron poisoning in alpacas (Vicugna pacos) in Northern Germany. [PDF]

Vet Res Commun
AbstractPoisoning is often suspected to be the origin of disease in South American camelids (SACs) by owners, but only in a few cases this assumption can be confirmed. In small ruminants, rhododendron poisoning is a common emergency for livestock veterinarians. However, this condition has rarely been reported in SACs so far.
Schregel J, Zdora I, Gerhauser I, Punsmann TM, Aboling S, Ganter M, Wagener MG.   +6 more
europepmc   +5 more sources

Gastrointestinal parasite diversity of South American camelids (Artiodactyla: Camelidae): First review throughout the native range of distribution [PDF]

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2022
In South America inhabit an endemic group of ungulates adapted to extreme environments: the South American camelids (SAC), a key component of the Andean biocultural heritage.
Victoria Cañal, María Ornela Beltrame
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Analysis of genetic distance between Peruvian Alpaca (Vicugna Pacos) showing two distinct fleece phenotypes, Suri and Huacaya, by means of microsatellite markers [PDF]

Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2011
Two coat phenotypes exist in Alpaca, Huacaya and Suri. The two coats show different fleece structure, textile characteristics and prices on the market.
Carlo Renieri, Riccardo Bozzi, Norberto Apaza, Teodosio Huanca, Siva Saravanaperumal, Antonietta La Terza, Silvia Ghezzi, Vincenzo La Manna   +7 more
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Clinical and hematological findings in alpacas (Vicugna pacos) with and without Candidatus Mycoplasma haemolamae infection. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Anemia is a common problem in South American camelids (SACs). Infections with Candidatus Mycoplasma haemolamae (CMh), a cell-wall free, hemotropic bacterium, are often suspected to be an important cause of anemia, as the pathogen infects the erythrocytes
Wagener MG, Neubert S, Kiene F, Buchallik-Schregel J, Nicolaisen TJ, Bauer BU, von Altrock A, Großmann T, Polifka A, Ganter M.   +9 more
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Effective treatment of sarcoptic mange in an alpaca (Vicugna pacos) using fluralaner: a case report. [PDF]

Vet Res Commun
South American Camelids, including alpacas, have gained popularity in Europe as pets and prized wool sources. Skin health concerns, particularly mite infestations, have emerged as a notable problem in these animals.
Sala G, Gazzonis AL, Pravettoni D, Cafiso A, Grilli G, Ferrulli V, Boccardo A, Di Cesare F, Pavesi LF, Zanzani S.   +9 more
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A Comparative Study of Radiography and Computed Tomography in Detecting Periapical Infections in Alpacas (<i>Vicugna pacos</i>). [PDF]

Animals (Basel)
Simple Summary Alpacas are gaining popularity in Europe, where they are kept as pets or wool-producing animals. Their increase in number brought a new diagnostic challenge for veterinarians.
Rutigliano L, Raes E, Proost K, Vlaminck L, Vanderperren K.   +4 more
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Determination of Sarcocystis lamacanis microcysts in the cardiac muscle of alpacas (Vicugna pacos) and their correlation with troponin cTnI. A study performed in the high Andean region of southern Peru [PDF]

Veterinary and Animal Science, 2022
The breeding of alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is one of the most important economic activities in the high Andean areas of Peru. The commercialization of products derived from alpaca represents more than 80% of the income of high-Andean families.
Fernando Fernandez-F, Roxana Gutiérrez-A, Víctor Pacheco-S, José Chirinos-T, Daniel Marcelo Lombardo, Luis V.M. Olivera, Julio Cesar Bernabe-Ortiz, Patricia López-Casaperalta   +7 more
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Systemic Candida Infection and Pulmonary Aspergillosis in an Alpaca (Vicugna pacos): A Case Report. [PDF]

J Fungi (Basel)
This study reports a peculiar case of systemic candidiasis infection associated with pulmonary aspergillosis in an apparently immunocompetent alpaca.
Grassi A, Cafarchia C, Decaro N, Rhimi W, De Laurentiis V, D'Annunzio G, Luppi A, Prati P.   +7 more
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