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…
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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…
Applied Digestive Anatomy and Feeding Behavior
Chapter 8 Applied Digestive Anatomy and Feeding Behavior Felipe San Martín and Robert J. Van Saun Applied Anatomy and Function The foundation for understanding appropriate feeding practices for any given…
Breeding Soundness Examination of the Llama and Alpaca
Chapter 18 Breeding Soundness Examination of the Llama and Alpaca John J. Dascanio Breeding soundness examination of the male llama and alpaca has become more formalized and better received by…
Diseases of the Respiratory Tract
Chapter 37 Diseases of the Respiratory Tract Christopher Cebra Abnormal respiratory signs, including tachypnea and dyspnea, are common in sick or stressed camelids. Compared with other species of domestic hoofstock,…
Fluid Therapy
Chapter 32 Fluid Therapy Christopher Cebra Indications Fluid therapy is an important part of the treatment plan for most sick camelids. As a rule of thumb, when camelids are recognized…
Ocular Surgery
Chapter 56 Ocular Surgery Kara Schulz and David E. Anderson Ocular diseases requiring surgery occur occasionally in llamas and alpacas. In most instances, medical management is sufficient for resolution and…
Urogenital Surgery in Camelids
Chapter 60 Urogenital Surgery in Camelids Jennifer Ivany Ewoldt, Aubrey N. Baird and David E. Anderson Urinary Obstruction Urolithiasis in camelids is not as well recognized as in cattle and…
Embryo Transfer
Chapter 28 Embryo Transfer Julio Sumar and Yessenia Picha The embryo transfer (ET) technique offers a powerful potential for genetic improvement in alpacas and llamas. The technique consists of collecting…
Integumentary and Dental Surgery
Chapter 63 Integumentary and Dental Surgery Matt D. Miesner, Andrew Niehaus, Sylvain Nichols and David E. Anderson Situations that require both application of wound repair techniques and knowledge of wound…
