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…
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…
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…
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…
