
Reproductive Physiology
Females: Relative to body size, the nonpregnant reproductive tract of the South American camelid is relatively small.
Ovaries of the mature llama are typically ~1.6 × 1.9 cm, while those of the ..
Management
The llama and alpaca are adaptable to a wide climatic range and have been successfully raised in regions
with winter temperatures dropping to as low as -20°C if reasonable wind shelter is provided. Heat stress is a..
Management of Reproductive Problems
Fertility problems are relatively common in llamas and alpacas. Although most problems primarily involve females, problems with males include ....
M Isolation of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli
from a South American Camelid (Lama guanicoe) with Diarrhea.
Mercado EC, Rodríguez SM, Elizondo AM, Marcoppido G, Parreño V.
MBactericidal Effects of a Fusion Protein of Llama Heavy-Chain Antibodies
Coupled to Glucose Oxidase on Oral Bacteria.
Szynol A, de Soet JJ, Sieben-van Tuyl E, Bos JW, Frenken LG.
Mycobacterium microti Llama-Type Infection Presenting as Pulmonary
Tuberculosis in a Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Patient.
Horstkotte MA, Sobottka I, Schewe CK, Schäfer P, Laufs R, Rüsch-Gerdes S, Niemann S.
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