Vaughan JL, Lonsdale RA, Jackson G, Ryan DP. Congenital caudal vertebral malformations in the alpaca (Lama pacos).
Aust Vet J 2000;
78:412-5. [PMID:
10920781 DOI:
10.1111/j.1751-0813.2000.tb11831.x]
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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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