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A molecular and morphologic study of idiopathic fetlock hyperextension and suspensory apparatus breakdown in the llama

Creator:

Reed, Shannon Kelly

Abstract:

Suspensory apparatus breakdown and hyperextension of the metacarpophalangeal and metatarsophalangeal (fetlock) joints is a common condition in the llama and has been observed in llamas of all ages. Llama breeders refer to the condition as "down in the pasterns" or "down in the fetlocks." The condition can result in debilitating...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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presented on June 17, 2008. Title: A Molecular and Morphologic Study of Idiopathic Fetlock Hyperextension
Molecular characterization of early osteochondrosis in prepubescent foals

Creator:

Riddick, Tara L.

Abstract:

Osteochondrosis (OC) is a major source of lameness in horses, involving abnormal maturation of cartilage during the first year of life. Previous studies have shown that cartilage canals may be associated with early OC lesions with accumulation of large numbers of small rounded chondrocytes surrounding the canals. Altered expression of...

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Masters Thesis

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Abstract approved: _________________________________________________________________ Stacy A
The physiology and anatomy of the esophagus of normal llamas and llamas with megaesophagus

Creator:

Sukon, Peerapol

Abstract:

Solid-state esophageal manometry was used to study physiology of the normal llama esophagus. Esophageal baseline pressures, esophageal response to water swallows and to balloon distention, and other motor activity of the esophagus during experiments were measured throughout the entire length of the esophagus. Gross and histologic anatomy, muscle fiber type...

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Dissertation