Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas: A Comprehensive Resource

By David E. Anderson, Matt D. Miesner, Meredyth L. Jones, this second edition of Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas provides a thorough and practical guide for veterinarians, offering step-by-step descriptions, photographs, and expert tips on performing medical and surgical procedures in llamas and alpacas.

Thoroughly Revised and Updated

This revised edition reflects the latest techniques, knowledge, and research in the field, ensuring that veterinarians have access to the most up-to-date information to confidently handle and perform common medical and surgical procedures in llamas and alpacas.

A Valuable Patient-Side Resource

With hundreds of high-quality color photographs, this book demonstrates the steps for each technique, making it an invaluable resource for veterinarians to refer to during patient consultations.

Organized for Easy Reference

The book is organized by body system, covering a range of techniques including:

• Physical restraint and injection sites, including manual restraint, chute restraint, and ear squeeze
• Catheterization, including jugular, cephalic, saphenous, lateral thoracic, auricular vein, auricular artery, femoral artery, intraosseous, intraperitoneal, and caudal epidural
• The abdomen, including ultrasonography, abdominocentesis, liver biopsy, first forestomach compartment paracentesis, and intubation of the forestomach
• The female genital system, with information on anatomical considerations, pregnancy diagnosis, vaginoscopy, teat and udder examination, mastectomy, c-section, and uterine torsion

An Essential Resource for Veterinary Practitioners

This comprehensive guide is a must-have for veterinary practitioners with a camelid caseload, providing accessible information and detailed, picture-based tutorials on how to perform key procedures.

Product Details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Edition: 2nd
• Publication Date: June 27, 2023
• Language: English
• Pages: 352
• ISBN-10: 111986061X
• ISBN-13: 978-1119860617