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.
Tabella dei contenuti
Preface to the Third Edition ix
Preface to the Second Edition xi
1 General Biology and Evolution 3
2 Feeding and Nutrition 17
3 Restraint and Handling 59
4 Clinical Diagnosis: Examination and Procedures 89
5 Anesthesia 111
6 Surgery 129
7 Infectious Diseases 173
8 Parasites 231
9 Multisystem Disorders 271
10 Integumentary System 289
11 Musculoskeletal System 311
12 Respiratory System 339
13 Digestive System 351
14 Endocrine System 403
15 Hemic and Lymphatic Systems 407
16 Cardiovascular System 423
17 Reproduction 429
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18 Urinary System 479
19 Organs of Special Sense 487
20 Nervous System 499
21 Neonatology 507
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22 Congenital/Hereditary Conditions 525
23 Toxicology 559
24 Conformation and Gaits 587
25 Disaster and Emergency Management 603
Appendix 1 Abbreviations Used in this Book 609
Appendix 2 Conversion Tables 611
Appendix 3 Sources for Drugs Mentioned in the Text 613
Appendix 4 Generic Names, Common or Trade Names and Sources of Drugs Mentioned in the Text 615
Index 617
Circa l’autore
Murray E. Fowler, DVM, is Professor Emeritus of Zoological Medicine at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California – Davis.
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