Llama and alpaca care. Medicine, surgery, reproduction, nutrition, and herd health

Content: 
Front Matter, Page i
Copyright, Page ii
Dedication, Page iii
Preface, Pages iv-v
Contributors, Pages vi-ix
Chapter 1 - Biosecurity, Pages 1-5
Chapter 2 - Protection of Camelids from Predators, Pages 5-8
Chapter 3 - Camelid Vaccinations, Pages 9-10
Chapter 4 - Camelid Herd Health and Nutrition, Pages 11-12
Chapter 5 - Endoparasite Control, Pages 12-16
Chapter 6 - Anthelmintic Resistance in Camelid Parasites, Pages 16-22
Chapter 7 - Camelid Management, Handling Techniques and Facilities, and Herd Management, Pages 22-50
Chapter 8 - Applied Digestive Anatomy and Feeding Behavior, Pages 51-58
Chapter 9 - Nutritional Requirements, Pages 59-80
Chapter 10 - Feeds for Camelids, Pages 80-91
Chapter 11 - Feeding Management Systems, Pages 91-100
Chapter 12 - Nutritional Assessment, Pages 100-123
Chapter 13 - Nutritional Diseases, Pages 124-139
Chapter 14 - Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction in the Female Llama and Alpaca, Pages 140-150
Chapter 15 - Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology in the Male, Pages 150-161
Chapter 16 - Breeding Management, Pages 162-168
Chapter 17 - Clinical Examination of the Female Reproductive Function, Pages 168-187
Chapter 18 - Breeding Soundness Examination of the Llama and Alpaca, Pages 188-193
Chapter 19 - Infertility and Subfertility in the Male, Pages 194-216
Chapter 20 - Infertility and Subfertility in the Female Camelid, Pages 216-243
Chapter 21 - Cytogenetics and Infertility, Pages 243-249
Chapter 22 - Diagnosis of Pregnancy and Evaluation of High-Risk Pregnancy, Pages 250-256
Chapter 23 - Disorders and Diseases of Pregnancy, Pages 256-273
Chapter 24 - Parturition and Obstetrics, Pages 274-286
Chapter 25 - Lactation and Neonatal Care, Pages 286-297
Chapter 26 - Postpartum Disorders, Pages 297-309
Chapter 27 - Artificial Insemination of Llamas and Alpacas, Pages 310-315
Chapter 28 - Embryo Transfer, Pages 315-322
Chapter 29 - Embryo Preservation and in Vitro Production of Embryos, Pages 322-327
Chapter 30 - Physical Examination and Conformation, Pages 328-337
Chapter 31 - Clinical Pathology, Pages 338-350
Chapter 32 - Fluid Therapy, Pages 350-356
Chapter 33 - Nutritional Support, Pages 357-365
Chapter 34 - Drug Therapy in Llamas and Alpacas, Pages 365-378
Chapter 35 - Disorders of the Skin, Pages 379-392
Chapter 36 - Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Hemolymphatic Systems, Pages 393-421
Chapter 37 - Diseases of the Respiratory Tract, Pages 421-436
Chapter 38 - Disorders of the Neurologic System and Special Senses, Pages 437-464
Chapter 39 - Disorders of the Urinary System, Pages 464-476
Chapter 40 - Disorders of the Digestive System, Pages 477-536
Chapter 41 - Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Metabolic Disorders, Pages 537-552
Chapter 42 - Neonatology and Neonatal Disorders, Pages 552-575
Chapter 43 - Practical Pharmacokinetics of Anesthetic Drugs, Pages 576-579
Chapter 44 - Preprocedure Considerations, Pages 579-586
Chapter 45 - Chemical Restraint of Camelids, Pages 587-592
Chapter 46 - Injectable Anesthesia of Camelids, Pages 592-595
Chapter 47 - Inhalation Anesthesia in South American Camelids, Pages 595-600
Chapter 48 - Local and Regional Analgesic Techniques in Camelids, Pages 600-606
Chapter 49 - Perioperative Management of Compromised Camelid Patients, Pages 607-609
Chapter 50 - Obstetric Anesthesia in South American Camelids, Pages 609-612
Chapter 51 - Neuroanesthesia for South American Camelids, Pages 612-618
Chapter 52 - Pain Management in Camelids: Systemic Techniques, Pages 618-624
Chapter 53 - Constant Rate Infusion Technique for Management of Severe Pain in Camelids, Pages 624-628
Chapter 54 - Acupuncture in the Camelid, Pages 628-648
Chapter 55 - Principles of Surgery, Pages 649-657
Chapter 56 - Ocular Surgery, Pages 657-660
Chapter 57 - Gastrointestinal Surgery in Alpacas and Llamas, Pages 661-668
Chapter 58 - Musculoskeletal Surgery, Pages 669-690
Chapter 59 - Thoracic Imaging and Respiratory Surgery, Pages 691-702
Chapter 60 - Urogenital Surgery in Camelids, Pages 702-709
Chapter 61 - Surgical Management of Neurologic Disorders, Pages 709-714
Chapter 62 - Reproductive Surgery, Pages 714-722
Chapter 63 - Integumentary and Dental Surgery, Pages 723-730
Chapter 64 - Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pages 730-744
Appendix A, Pages 745-746
Appendix B, Pages 747-748
Appendix C, Pages 749-750
Index, Pages 751-789