Medicine and Surgery of Camelids

by Andrew J. Niehaus (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781119583271
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	02/15/2022
Sold by:	JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	672
File size:	133 MB
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About the Author

Andrew J. Niehaus, DVM, is a Clinical Professor of Farm Animal Medicine and Surgery at The Ohio State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbus, OH, USA.

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