Publications by authors named "Max Salvatierra-Alor"
Open Vet J
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Alpacas exhibit unique reproductive traits, including induced ovulation and differences in uterine horn gestation rates, but challenges like low fertility and high embryonic mortality persist, prompting further study of the uterine wall changes during the luteal phase.
- The research aimed to investigate histological changes in the uterine wall of alpacas, analyzing samples from both left and right uterine horns after inducing ovulation via GnRH or natural mating.
- Results indicated that copulation (G2) led to thicker uterine layers and larger gland areas in the left horn, suggesting better developmental conditions during the luteal phase, and highlighting new insights into alpaca reproductive physiology.
Article Synopsis
- - Growing concerns over antibiotic use in livestock have led to interest in probiotics, which are live microorganisms that can benefit animal health by enhancing the immune and nutritional status.
- - The study focused on isolating and analyzing potential probiotic lactic acid bacteria from guinea pig fecal samples, using various microbiological tests to evaluate their characteristics and capabilities.
- - Out of 33 isolates, 10 were selected for further testing. Findings included that all showed proteolytic activity, some had good pH tolerance, and two isolates displayed hemolytic activity, which led to their exclusion from further tests.
