Llama and Alpaca Care

Medicine, Surgery, Reproduction, Nutrition, and Herd Health

Author: Chris Cebra, David E. Anderson, Ahmed Tibary, Robert J. Van Saun and LaRue Willard Johnson

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Designed for the mixed practice large animal veterinarian, veterinary students, and camelid caretakers alike, this title covers all major body systems, herd health, physical examination, nutrition, reproduction, surgery, anesthesia, and multisystem diseases of llamas and alpacas.

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Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary MedicineDesigned for the mixed practice large animal veterinarian, veterinary students, and camelid caretakers alike, Llama and Alpaca Care covers all major body systems, herd health, physical examination, nutrition, reproduction, surgery, anesthesia, and multisystem diseases of llamas and alpacas. Written by world-renowned camelid specialists and experts in the field, this comprehensive and uniquely global text offers quick access to the most current knowledge in this area. With coverage ranging from basic maintenance such as restraint and handling to more complex topics including anesthesia and surgery, this text provides the full range of knowledge required for the management of llamas and alpacas."..an essential text for anyone working with South American camelids." Reviewed by Claire E. Whitehead on behalf of Veterinary Record, July 2015Over 500 full-color images provide detailed, highly illustrated coverage of all major body systems, physical examination, nutrition, anesthesia, fluid therapy, multisystem diseases, and surgical disorders.World-renowned camelid experts and specialists in the field each bring a specific area of expertise for a uniquely global text.Comprehensive herd health content includes handling techniques, vaccinations, biosecurity, and protecting the herd from predators.Coverage of anesthesia and analgesia includes the latest information on pharmacokinetics of anesthetic drugs, chemical restraint, injectable and inhalation anesthesia, neuroanesthesia, and pain management.Reproduction section contains information on breeding management, lactation, infertility, and embryo transfer.Nutrition information offers detailed nutritional requirements and discusses feeding management systems and feeding behavior.

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“"This book is an essential text for anyone working with South American camelids. It is the first, all-around camelidspecific text that guides the clinician in their approach to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting these animals. It brings together the vast amount of knowledge that has accumulated over the past 20 years or so, into an accessible format." Reviewed by Claire E. Whitehead on behalf of Veterinary Record, July 2015”

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Elsevier Health Sciences | W B Saunders Co Ltd

Published

18th January 2014

Pages

808

ISBN

9781437723526

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