Variations in the energy metabolism of the alpaca (Vicugna pacos).An evaluation by effect of prolonged fasting

The study aimed to evaluate the effect of a prolonged fast (5 days) on some blood biochemical components involved in energy metabolism. Twenty male alpacas of two-year-old were used in two treatments (experimental and control). Blood samples were taken in the morning for five days to quantify serum...

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Main Authors: Coila-Añasco Pedro Ubaldo, Ruelas-Calloapaza Domingo Alberto, Guerra-Aguilar Freddy, Olaguivel Flores César Augusto, Oha-Humpiri Filiberto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Selva Andina Research Society 2020-10-01
Series:Journal of the Selva Andina Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.org.bo/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2311-25812020000200003&lng=es&nrm=iso&tlng=en