Essays about: "Alpacas"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 13 essays containing the word Alpacas.

  1. 6. Relaxin as a tool for pregnancy diagnosis in al-pacas : evaluation of the point-of-care test FASTest Relaxin

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Linnea Lindgren Kero; [2019]
    Keywords : Alpaca; Relaxin; pregnancy diagnostics; point of care test; FASTest Relaxin;

    Abstract : The alpaca is a South American camelid that originates from the Andes. Their popularity and numbers in Sweden and other western countries have increased over the last few decades and they are kept as pets and for their fleece (fiber). READ MORE

  3. 7. Fibre quality and fertility in male alpacas in Cusco region, Peru

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Fanny Bengtsson; [2016]
    Keywords : alpaca; camelid; fibre quality; fertility;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to evaluate if there is any correlation between fibre quality and male mating behaviour (as a marker of fertility) in alpacas. The theory was that the more masculine males would have coarser fibres with a larger diameter because of higher testosterone levels. READ MORE

  4. 8. Inter-species embryo transfer in South American camelids

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Amanda Winblad von Walter; [2015]
    Keywords : Alpaca; Peru; llama; interspecies reproduction; Alpacka; lama; interspecies reproduktion;

    Abstract : Embryotransfer är en metod där ett embryo i tidigt stadium flyttas från en donator till ett mottagardjur som sedan bär dräktigheten till förlossning. Det innebär att donatorhonan kan donera flera embryon under en säsong då den vanligtvis endast skulle kunna producera en avkomma. READ MORE

  5. 9. Interspecies embryo transfer in South American camelids : a field study

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Signe Tollig; [2015]
    Keywords : alpaca; Peru; preservation; llama; camelid; interspecies reproduction; alpacka; lama; kamelid; interspecies reproduktion; embryo transfer; embryo överföring; bevarande;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of performing inter-species embryo transfer under actual field conditions in the natural habitat of South American camelids. In this study embryos from llamas were transferred to alpaca recipients. In a parallel study alpaca embryos were transferred to llama recipients. READ MORE

  6. 10. Testikellängd hos svenska alpackahanar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Johanna Puhakka; [2015]
    Keywords : alpacka; pubertet; könsmognad; testikel; alpaca; puberty; sexual maturity; testicle;

    Abstract : Alpackor blir alltmer populära som ullproducenter och sällskapsdjur, både i Sverige och i övriga världen. Detta ökar kraven på ett effektivt avelsarbete, i synnerhet då alpackor av naturen har en långsam reproduktion. READ MORE