Medicine and Surgery of Camelids

Murray E. Fowler , DVM, is Professor Emeritus of Zoological Medicine at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California - Davis.

Medicine and Surgery of Camelids
"A historically significant, worthy contribution to the veterinary literature. Any clinician who anticipates practice with South American camelids would benefit from having this book in his or her library." - Charles J. Sedgwick, Journal of the American Veterinary Medicine Association
"Truly a labor of love. There is no comparable book available today." - LaRue W. Johnson, DVM, PhD, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University
Medicine and Surgery of Camelids, Third Edition offers a long-awaited update to 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, the book provides essential information on the health and maintenance of these species. Now with expanded information on camels, the Third Edition maintains its reputation as the premier text on these popular species, with significant updates to the parentage verification, infectious diseases, anesthesia, restraint, and nutrition sections and additional information on the alpaca genome.
Including new color photographs throughout, the new edition retains its logical organization, beginning with the basics of camelid care and moving into specific information divided by body system. Information on toxicology and emergency management is also included. Medicine and Surgery of Camelids, Third Edition, is an essential resource for practicing veterinarians, zoo veterinarians, researchers, and veterinary students.
Key features:
The classic comprehensive reference on llamas, alpacas, vicunas, guanacos, and camels
Updated and revised throughout, with expanded information on camels
Presents significant updates to the parentage verification, infectious diseases, anesthesia, restraint, and nutrition sections, and additional information on the alpaca genome
Now in full color throughout
Retains the previous edition's logical organization, beginning with the basics of camelid care and moving into specific information divided by body system
Provides an essential, authoritative resource for managing camelid patients

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.

1. General Biology and Evolution
2. Feeding and Nutrition

3. Restraint and Handling

4. Clinical Diagnosis: Examination and Procedures

5. Anesthesia

6. Surgery

7. Infectious Diseases

8. Parasites

9. Multisystem Disorders

10. Integumentary System

11. Musculoskeletal System

12. Respiratory System

13. Digestive System

14. Endocrine System

15. Hemic and Lymphatic Systems

16. Cardiovascular System

17. Reproduction (Murray E. Fowler and P. Walter Bravo)

18. Urinary System

19. Organs of Special Sense

20. Nervous System

21. Neonatology (Murray E. Fowler and P. Walter Bravo)

22. Congenital/Hereditary Conditions

23. Toxicology

24. Conformation and Gaits

25. Disaster and Emergency Management

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