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Uncovering a generalised gamma distribution: From shape to interpretation by Wagener, Matthias, Bekker, Andriette, Arashi, Mohammad, Punzo, Antonio

“…In this paper, we introduce the flexible interpretable gamma (FIG) distribution, with origins in Weibulisation, power weighting, and a stochastic…”
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Mastering the Body and Tail Shape of a Distribution by Wagener, Matthias, Bekker, Andriette, Arashi, Mohammad

“…The normal distribution and its perturbation have left an immense mark on the statistical literature. Several generalized forms exist to model different…”
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Characterization of white blood cell ratios in South American camelids presented at a veterinary teaching hospital by Wagener, Matthias Gerhard, Kornblum, Max, Ganter, Martin, Kiene, Frederik

“…White blood cell (WBC) ratios are used as diagnostic markers for various inflammatory or tumor diseases as well as stress in a broad range of species. The aim…”
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Case report: Urolithiasis, nephrolithiasis and a urinary bladder malformation in a seven-month-old alpaca cria by Schregel, Johannes, Kleinschmidt, Sven, von Altrock, Alexandra, Hoeltig, Doris, Ganter, Martin, Wagener, Matthias G

“…Urolithiasis is a common condition in male small ruminants where predisposing factors have been identified. Occasionally, urolithiasis is diagnosed in South…”
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Hematologic parameters in female alpacas during age progression: a retrospective study by Wagener, Matthias Gerhard, Kornblum, Max, Kiene, Frederik, Ganter, Martin, Teichmann, Ulrike

“…Alpacas, like all camelids, have elliptical red blood cells (RBCs) in contrast to other mammals. This particular shape is important for increased osmotic…”
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Llama and Alpaca Management in Germany-Results of an Online Survey among Owners on Farm Structure, Health Problems and Self-Reflection by Neubert, Saskia, von Altrock, Alexandra, Wendt, Michael, Wagener, Matthias Gerhard

“…An online survey of llama and alpaca owners was used to collect data on the population, husbandry, feeding, management measures and health problems. A total of…”
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The measurement of plasma fructosamine as a diagnostic tool to improve the interpretation of plasma glucose and proteins in alpacas (Vicugna pacos) by Kiene, Frederik, Buchallik-Schregel, Johannes, Röhrig, Petra, Neubert, Saskia, von Altrock, Alexandra, Bauer, Benjamin U., Nicolaisen, Thies J., Schmicke, Marion, Ganter, Martin, Wagener, Matthias Gerhard

“…This study assesses the use of fructosamine as a diagnostic tool for hyperglycemia in alpacas in view of their sensitivity to stress and susceptibility to…”
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Clinical and hematological findings in alpacas (Vicugna pacos) with and without Candidatus Mycoplasma haemolamae infection by Wagener, Matthias Gerhard, Neubert, Saskia, Kiene, Frederik, Buchallik-Schregel, Johannes, Nicolaisen, Thies J., Bauer, Benjamin U., von Altrock, Alexandra, Großmann, Thekla, Polifka, Antje, Ganter, Martin

“…Anemia is a common problem in South American camelids (SACs). Infections with Candidatus Mycoplasma haemolamae ( CMh ), a cell-wall free, hemotropic bacterium,…”
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Relationships between Body Condition Score (BCS), FAMACHA©-Score and Haematological Parameters in Alpacas (Vicugna pacos), and Llamas (Lama glama) Presented at the Veterinary Clinic by Wagener, Matthias Gerhard, Neubert, Saskia, Punsmann, Teresa Maria, Wiegand, Steffen B., Ganter, Martin

“…South American camelids (SAC) are being more and more presented at the veterinary Clinics in Germany. A bad nutritional condition, which can be easily…”
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The influence of different examiners on the Body Condition Score (BCS) in South American camelids-Experiences from a mixed llama and alpaca herd by Wagener, Matthias Gerhard, Schregel, Johannes, Ossowski, Nina, Trojakowska, Anna, Ganter, Martin, Kiene, Frederik

“…Particularly in unshorn llamas and alpacas with a dense fiber coat, changes in body condition often remain undetected for a long time. Manual palpation of the…”
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Severe anaemia secondary to a perforated gastric ulcer in a male alpaca by Wagener, Matthias Gerhard, Punsmann, Teresa Maria, Kleinschmidt, Sven, Surholt, Ralf, Neubert, Saskia, Marahrens, Hannah, Großmann, Thekla, Ganter, Martin

“…Abstract Background Anaemia is a common condition in alpacas and attributable to a variety of causes. Severe anaemia with a packed cell volume (PCV) less than…”
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Teaching clinical hematology and leukocyte differentiation in veterinary medicine using virtual patients by Marahrens, Hannah, Wagener, Matthias Gerhard, Schaper, Elisabeth, Zintl, Jana, Kiene, Frederik, Ganter, Martin

“…Due to contact restrictions imposed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we created a novel digital course on the Moodle learning platform for winter term in…”
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Relationships between body condition score, body weight and body measurements in alpacas by Buchallik-Schregel, Johannes, Kiene, Frederik, Buchallik, Juliane, Marahrens, Hannah, Ossowski, Nina, Schumacher, Carolin Viktoria, Gerstel, Berit, Reimers, Ulla, Ganter, Martin, Wagener, Matthias Gerhard

“…The nutritional status in alpacas is often masked by their dense fibre coat. Its assessment is commonly approached by different body condition scores (BCS)…”
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Laryngeal chondritis as a differential for upper airway diseases in German sheep by Reineking, Wencke, Punsmann, Teresa Maria, Wagener, Matthias Gerhard, Verspohl, Jutta, Ganter, Martin, Baumgärtner, Wolfgang, Puff, Christina

“…Ovine laryngeal chondritis is a rare entity of sheep in the USA, Great Britain, New Zealand and Iceland, but has not been reported in Germany so far. Here, two…”
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Calcinosis in a roe deer fawn (Capreolus capreolus) in northern Germany by Wagener, Matthias Gerhard, Lehmbecker, Annika, Bühler, Melanie, Wilkens, Mirja, Punsmann, Teresa, Ganter, Martin

“…Calcinosis has been reported for a broad range of different animals. Causes for calcinosis include metabolic disorders due to kidney failure, intoxication with…”
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Case Report: Severe Anemia Associated With an Abomasal Fibrosarcoma in a Goat by Wagener, Matthias Gerhard, Beythien, Georg, Sterneberg, Markus, Polifka, Antje, Großmann, Thekla, Baumgärtner, Wolfgang, Ganter, Martin

“…A 10-year-old female goat was presented to the clinic with lethargy, emaciation, and pale mucous membranes. Laboratory diagnosis revealed severe anemia with…”
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Calcinosis in Alpaca Crias (Vicugna pacos) Due to Vitamin D Intoxication-Clinical, Laboratory and Pathological Findings with a Focus on Kidney Function by Wagener, Matthias Gerhard, Helmer, Carina, Kammeyer, Patricia, Kleinschmidt, Sven, Punsmann, Teresa Maria, Meilwes, Johanna Maria, Schwennen, Cornelia, von Altrock, Alexandra, Wilkens, Mirja, Schwert, Barbara, von Keyserlingk-Eberius, Nicole, Ganter, Martin

“…Alpacas kept in Central Europe are often deficient in vitamin D , which is supplemented orally or by injection by the owners or veterinarians. Vitamin D can be…”
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Gastric Ulcers in Alpacas- Clinical, Laboratory, and Pathological Findings by Neubert, Saskia, Puff, Christina, Kleinschmidt, Sven, Kammeyer, Patricia, von Altrock, Alexandra, Wendt, Michael, Wagener, Matthias Gerhard

“…Gastric ulcers are a common finding in post-mortem examinations of South American camelids (SAC), but diagnosis in living animals is often difficult. The aim…”
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First report on nasal myiasis in an alpaca "Vicugna pacos" - a case report by Punsmann, Teresa Maria, Grimm, Lucie Marie, Reckmann, Carolin, Schwennen, Cornelia, Wagener, Matthias Gerhard, Ganter, Martin

“…An infestation of bot fly larvae causes myiasis which is known to cause respiratory symptoms in ruminants. There are reports of bot fly larvae in llamas, but…”
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Anaemia in South American camelids – an overview of clinical and laboratory diagnostics by Wagener, Matthias Gerhard, Marahrens, Hannah, Ganter, Martin

“…South American camelids (SACs) play an increasing role in veterinary care in Europe. Many alpacas or llamas presented to veterinarians suffer from anaemia,…”
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