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lamanema chavezi (nematoda: molineidae): epidemiological data of the infection in south american camelids of northwest argentina.faecal samples from llamas (n=708), vicuñas (n=171) and guanacos (n=4) were obtained between december 2004 and may 2009 in three provinces of northwest argentina (jujuy, salta and catamarca) to know the distribution, prevalence and intensity of lamanema chavezi infection in these south american camelid species (sacs). faeces were examined by a sedimentation-flotation technique using a cl(2)zn+clna solution (specific gravity=1.59). eggs of l. chavezi occurred in 30.3% of 89 llama herds and in 18. ...200919819627
genetic diversity and conservation status of managed vicuña (vicugna vicugna) populations in argentina.the vicuña (vicugna vicugna) was indiscriminately hunted for more than 400 years and, by the end of 1960s, it was seriously endangered. at that time, a captive breeding program was initiated in argentina by the national institute of agricultural technology (inta) with the aim of preserving the species. nowadays, vicuñas are managed in captivity and in the wild to obtain their valuable fiber. the current genetic status of argentinean vicuña populations is virtually unknown. using mitochondrial dn ...201626842726
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