Chemical Restraint of Camelids
Chapter 45 Chemical Restraint of Camelids Eric J. Abrahamsen Camelid patients may, at times, be difficult to work on. The level of patient cooperation may play a significant role in…
Nutritional Diseases
Chapter 13 Nutritional Diseases Robert J. Van Saun and Christopher Cebra Reviews of nutritional diseases recognized in South American camelids (SACs) would suggest similar pathologic mechanisms and presentations compared with…
Local and Regional Analgesic Techniques in Camelids
Chapter 48 Local and Regional Analgesic Techniques in Camelids Tamara Grubb Analgesia for painful procedures should incorporate a variety of drugs, including opioids, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and local anesthetic…
Inhalation Anesthesia in South American Camelids
Chapter 47 Inhalation Anesthesia in South American Camelids Thomas Riebold Increased interest in llamas, and more recently in alpacas, as pets and as breeding and pack animals has led to…
Embryo Preservation and in Vitro Production of Embryos
Chapter 29 Embryo Preservation and in Vitro Production of Embryos Virginia L. Trasorras, Susana M. Giuliano and Marcelo H. Miragaya Reproductive biotechnology techniques, which include artificial insemination with cooled or…
Camelid Vaccinations
Chapter 3 Camelid Vaccinations Patrick O. Long Vaccination protocols for camelids vary widely in the United States. Variations occur even regionally. Establishing a rational immunization protocol for clients can be…
Biosecurity
Chapter 1 Biosecurity George M. Barrington Biosecurity involves efforts designed to prevent introduction and spread of disease within populations, herds, or groups of animals.1 These efforts may be further divided…
