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Congenital caudal vertebral malformations in the alpaca (Lama pacos)
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Congenital caudal vertebral malformations in the alpaca (Lama pacos)

J.L. Vaughan, R.A. Lonsdale, G. Jackson and D.P. Ryan
Australian Veterinary Journal, Vol.78(6), pp.412-415
2000
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To assess radiologically the caudal vertebrae of a male alpaca with an abnormal tail, and nine of his offspring. PROCEDURE: Right lateral and ventrodorsal radiographs were taken of the caudal vertebrae. RESULTS: The caudal vertebral abnormalities in these alpacas included vertebral subluxation, hemivertebrae, wedge hemivertebrae and block vertebrae. CONCLUSION: These malformations in offspring of one sire suggest a hereditary basis for congenital caudal vertebral malformations in the alpaca.

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3 Agriculture, Environment & Ecology
3.232 Veterinary Sciences
3.232.1715 Canine Orthopedics
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Veterinary Sciences
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Plant & Animal Science
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