Congenital caudal vertebral malformations in the alpaca (Lama pacos).
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چکیده
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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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Australian veterinary journal
دوره 78 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000