Medicine and Surgery of Camelids

Medicine and Surgery of Camelids [Hardcover]

Author: Murray E. Fowler | Language: English | ISBN: 081380616X | Format: PDF, EPUB

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Medicine and Surgery of Camelids
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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.

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• Hardcover: 636 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 3 edition (August 10, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081380616X
• ISBN-13: 978-0813806167
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #797,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #58 in Books > Textbooks > Medicine & Health Sciences > Veterinary Medicine > Food Animal

Preface to the Third Edition.

Preface to the Second Edition.

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.

Appendix 1 Abbreviations Used in this Book.

Appendix 2 Conversion Tables.

Appendix 3 Sources for Drugs Mentioned in the Text.

Appendix 4 Generic Names, Common or Trade Names and Sources of Drugs Mentioned in the Text.

Index.

Medicine and Surgery of Camelids is a 'must' technical vet's reference for any practice handling llamas, alpacas, camels or their kin. From nutrition to diseases and emergency care, this provides all the basics with expanded information in this third edition reflecting the latest research. Significant updates to parentage verification and diseases alike accompany full color photos in this specialized, key reference for any camelid vet's library and many a college veterinary collection.

By Midwest Book Review

This is a must-have for every alpaca farm owner. Clear text with many photographs. Written for veterinarians, but needed on the farm.

By AlpacaBeth

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