Index Catalog // ScholarsArchive@OSU

Start Over

Filtering by: Committee Member Valentine, Milton A. Decade 2000-2009

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

Full Text:

presented on June 17, 2008. Title: A Molecular and Morphologic Study of Idiopathic Fetlock Hyperextension
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...

Resource Type:

Dissertation