A thoroughly updated new edition of the classic veterinary reference
In the newly revised Fourth Edition of Medicine and Surgery of Camelids, accomplished veterinary surgeon, Dr. Andrew J. Niehaus delivers a comprehensive reference to all aspects of camelid medicine and surgery. The book covers general husbandry, restraint, nutrition, diagnosis, anesthesia, surgery, and the treatment of specific diseases veterinarians are likely to encounter in camelid patients. Although the focus of the text remains on llamas and alpacas, camel-specific information has received more attention than in previous editions with a chapter dedicated to old-world camelids.
The editor revitalizes the emphasis on evidence-based information and pathophysiology and draws on the experience of expert contributors to provide up-to-date and authoritative material on nutrition, internal medicine, and more. A classic text of veterinary medicine, this latest edition comes complete with high-quality color photographs and access to a companion website that offers supplementary resources.
Readers will also find:
- A thorough introduction to the general biology and evolution of camelids, as well as their husbandry and handling
- Comprehensive explorations of camelid physical exams, diagnostics, anesthesia, pain management, and surgery
- Topical discussions arranged by body system including the integumentary system, the musculoskeletal system and multisystem disorders
- Chapters dedicated to camelid radiology, parasitology, and diagnostic clinical pathology
- In-depth examinations of camelid toxicology, neonatology, and congenital diseases
Perfect for veterinary specialists and general practitioners, Medicine and Surgery of Camelids will also earn a place in the libraries of veterinary students and trainees with an interest in camelids.
Table of Contents
List of Contributors ix
Preface xii
About the Companion Website xiv
1 General Biology and Evolution 1
Kanyon McLean and Andrew J. Niehaus
2 South American Camelid Behavior and the CAMELIDynamics Approach to Handling 19
Marty McGee Bennett
3 Feeding and Nutrition 55
Robert J. Van Saun
4 Physical Exam and Diagnostics 108
Andrew J. Niehaus
5 Radiology 137
Wm Tod Drost and Rebecca Urion
6 Anesthesia and Pain Management 160
Turi K. Aarnes
7 Parasitology 174
Grace VanHoy, Antoinette E. Marsh, and Michelle K. Carman
8 Multisystem Disorders 224
C. Austin Hinds
9 Integumentary System 232
Pamela G. Walker and Andrew J. Niehaus
10 Musculoskeletal System 303
Joseph W. Lozier and Shannon K. Reed
11 Respiratory System 323
Jeffrey Lakritz and Christian Gerspach
12 Digestive System and Abdomen 336
Andrew J. Niehaus and Daniel Perez Mora
13 Endocrine System 391
C. Austin Hinds
14 Hematology, Clinical Biochemistry, and Fluid Analysis 396
Maxey L. Wellman and M. Judith Radin
15 Cardiovascular System 417
Jaylyn Rhinehart
16 Reproduction and the Reproductive System 423
Erin E. Runcan and Marco A. Coutinho da Silva
17 Urinary System 481
Christian Gerspach
18 Ophthalmology 494
Anne J. Gemensky Metzler
19 Nervous System 502
C. Austin Hinds
20 Neonatology 511
Pamela G. Walker
21 Congenital/Hereditary Conditions 560
Jeffrey Lakritz
22 Toxicology 590
Jeffrey Lakritz
23 Old World Camelids 621
Evelyn MacKay, Grace VanHoy, and Jeffrey Lakritz
Index 644
