Physical Examination and Conformation
Chapter 30 Physical Examination and Conformation LaRue W. Johnson From the outset, the reader should be aware of the marked similarities between the two domestic members of the South American…
Diagnosis of Pregnancy and Evaluation of High-Risk Pregnancy
Chapter 22 Diagnosis of Pregnancy and Evaluation of High-Risk Pregnancy Maria Soledad Ferrer Diagnosis of pregnancy is the foundation of monitoring of breeding programs and fertility in the male and…
Disorders of the Skin
Chapter 35 Disorders of the Skin David Sisson and Christopher Cebra Camelid skin conditions are some of the most enigmatic and frustrating disorders that veterinarians deal with. The lesions are…
Nutritional Requirements
Chapter 9 Nutritional Requirements Robert J. Van Saun Llamas and alpacas are well adapted to survive and flourish in the harsh high-altitude environment of South America. Nutritional challenges in their…
Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Metabolic Disorders
Chapter 41 Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Metabolic Disorders Christopher Cebra Basic Camelid Energy Metabolism Fats, sugars, and proteins all can be catabolized to provide energy for cellular functions. These substrates come…
Surgical Management of Neurologic Disorders
Chapter 61 Surgical Management of Neurologic Disorders David E. Anderson Although numerous neurologic diseases have been recognized in llamas and alpacas, diseases requiring surgical procedures of the nervous system are…
Feeding Management Systems
Chapter 11 Feeding Management Systems Felipe San Martín and Robert J. Van Saun South American camelids (SACs) are successfully managed under a wide range of feeding systems. This chapter will…
Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction in the Female Llama and Alpaca
Chapter 14 Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction in the Female Llama and Alpaca Marcelo A. Aba South American camelids (SACs) have for centuries been confined to the harsh and isolated…
Feeds for Camelids
Chapter 10 Feeds for Camelids Robert J. Van Saun Previous chapters in this section addressed aspects of applied gastrointestinal anatomy (Chapter 8) and nutritional requirements (Chapter 9) for South American…
Gastrointestinal Surgery in Alpacas and Llamas
Chapter 57 Gastrointestinal Surgery in Alpacas and Llamas Kenneth D. Newman and David E. Anderson Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are reportedly considered the leading causes of camelid deaths.1–3 Increasing evidence suggests…
