Medicine and Surgery of Camelids

Medicine and Surgery of Camelids is the classic comprehensive reference on llamas, alpacas, vicunas, guanacos, and camels. With information on topics ranging from nutrition and management to infectious diseases and emergency care, this book provides information on the health and maintenance of these species. Updates to the Third Edition include new information on camels; full color throughout; significant revisions to the parentage verification, infectious diseases, anesthesia, restraint, and nutrition sections; and additional information on the alpaca genome. This is an essential resource for practicing veterinarians, zoo veterinarians, and veterinary students.

Medicine and Surgery of Camelids is the classic comprehensive reference on llamas, alpacas, vicunas, guanacos, and camels. With information on topics ranging from nutrition and management to infectious diseases and emergency care, this book provides information on the health and maintenance of these species. Updates to the Third Edition include new information on camels; full color throughout; significant revisions to the parentage verification, infectious diseases, anesthesia, restraint, and nutrition sections; and additional information on the alpaca genome. This is an essential resource for practicing veterinarians, zoo veterinarians, and veterinary students.

Preface to the Third Edition ixPreface to the Second Edition xi1 General Biology and Evolution 32 Feeding and Nutrition 173 Restraint and Handling 594 Clinical Diagnosis: Examination and Procedures 895 Anesthesia 1116 Surgery 1297 Infectious Diseases 1738 Parasites 2319 Multisystem Disorders 27110 Integumentary System 28911 Musculoskeletal System 31112 Respiratory System 33913 Digestive System 35114 Endocrine System 40315 Hemic and Lymphatic Systems 40716 Cardiovascular System 42317 Reproduction 429Murray E. Fowler and P. Walter Bravo18 Urinary System 47919 Organs of Special Sense 48720 Nervous System 49921 Neonatology 507Murray E. Fowler and P. Walter Bravo22 Congenital/Hereditary Conditions 52523 Toxicology 55924 Conformation and Gaits 58725 Disaster and Emergency Management 603Appendix 1 Abbreviations Used in this Book 609Appendix 2 Conversion Tables 611Appendix 3 Sources for Drugs Mentioned in the Text 613Appendix 4 Generic Names, Common or Trade Names and Sources of Drugs Mentioned in the Text 615Index 617