Chapter 38 Disorders of the Neurologic System and Special Senses Christopher Cebra and Anne Gemensky-Metzler Neurologic disorders are relatively common in camelids, but regional differences in important disorders are large….
Chapter 15 Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology in the Male Walter P. Bravo The male camelid has a tremendous impact on the reproductive performance and genetic improvement of a herd. Despite…
Chapter 36 Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Hemolymphatic Systems Christopher Cebra and David Sisson The Cardiovascular System Clinical Evaluation Physical Examination Physical examination of the cardiovascular system involves examination of…
Chapter 33 Nutritional Support Robert J. Van Saun and Christopher Cebra Much of the application of nutritional principles comes from provision of essential nutrients in support of animal maintenance and…
Chapter 54 Acupuncture in the Camelid Narda G. Robinson and Timothy N. Holt Acupuncture: History, Philosophy, and Science Clinicians who are considering acupuncture for a camelid often have several questions:…
Chapter 26 Postpartum Disorders Lisa K. Pearson, Jacobo S. Rodriguez and Ahmed Tibary After giving birth, the female alpaca or llama is subject to a wide range of complications that…
Chapter 64 Minimally Invasive Surgery Dean A. Hendrickson and Joel Lugo General Principles of Laparoscopy Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has become commonplace in both human and animal surgery. The benefits…
Chapter 25 Lactation and Neonatal Care Ahmed Tibary, Larue W. Johnson, Lisa K. Pearson and Jacobo S. Rodriguez An epidemiologic study in the United Kingdom reported that 4% to 11%…
Chapter 42 Neonatology and Neonatal Disorders Claire E. Whitehead and Christopher Cebra Management of the newborn alpaca or llama cria requires both the owner and the clinician to be familiar…
Chapter 23 Disorders and Diseases of Pregnancy Lisa K. Pearson, Jacobo S. Rodriguez and Ahmed Tibary Under proper management systems with good nutrition and veterinary supervision, the annual pregnancy rate…
