Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas, 2nd Edition (PDF)

Name: Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas, 2nd Edition (PDF)
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This book provides step-by-step descriptions, photographs, and practice tips for performing hands-on procedures in llamas and alpacas. It covers techniques ranging from routine to not-so-common, including physical exam, anesthesia, ultrasound, surgery, and more. The second edition is thoroughly revised to reflect new techniques, knowledge, and research. It is a useful resource for veterinary practitioners with a camelid caseload.

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Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas, 2nd Edition (PDF Book)

By David E. Anderson, Matt D. Miesner, Meredyth L. Jones
Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas

Practical resource for how-to information on performing hands-on procedures in llamas and alpacas, with step-by-step descriptions, photographs, and practice tips.

Thoroughly revised to reflect new techniques, knowledge, and research, the Second Edition of Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas provides practical step-by-step descriptions of techniques ranging from routine to not-so-common, helping veterinarians to confidently handle and perform common medical and surgical procedures in llamas and alpacas. To aid in practical application, hundreds of high-quality color photographs demonstrate the steps for each technique, making it a useful patient-side resource. Organized by body system, the book encompasses techniques associated with the physical exam, anesthesia, ultrasound, surgery, and more.

Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas presents a wide range of techniques, including:

Physical restraint and injection sites, including manual restraint (standing, sternal recumbency (“cushed”), and lateral recumbency), chute restraint, and ear squeeze
Catheterization, including jugular, cephalic, saphenous, lateral thoracic, auricular vein, auricular artery, femoral artery, intraosseous, intraperitoneal, and caudal epidural
The abdomen, including ultrasonography, abdominocentesis, liver biopsy, first forestomach compartment paracentesis, and intubation of the forestomach
The female genital system, with information on anatomical considerations, pregnancy diagnosis, vaginoscopy, teat and udder examination, mastectomy, c-section, and uterine torsion

The Second Edition of Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas is an essential resource for veterinary practitioners with a camelid caseload, with accessible information and detailed picture-based tutorials on how to perform key procedures.