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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
