A thoroughly updated new edition of the classic veterinary reference
In the newly revised Fourth Edition of Medicine and Surgery of Camelids, accomplished veterinary surgeon, Dr. Andrew J. Niehaus delivers a comprehensive reference to all aspects of camelid medicine and surgery. The book covers general husbandry, restraint, nutrition, diagnosis, anesthesia, surgery, and the treatment of specific diseases veterinarians are likely to encounter in camelid patients. Although the focus of the text remains on llamas and alpacas, camel-specific information has received more attention than in previous editions with a chapter dedicated to old-world camelids.
The editor revitalizes the emphasis on evidence-based information and pathophysiology and draws on the experience of expert contributors to provide up-to-date and authoritative material on nutrition, internal medicine, and more. A classic text of veterinary medicine, this latest edition comes complete with high-quality color photographs and access to a companion website that offers supplementary resources.
Readers will also find:
A thorough introduction to the general biology and evolution of camelids, as well as their husbandry and handling Comprehensive explorations of camelid physical exams, diagnostics, anesthesia, pain management, and surgery Topical discussions arranged by body system including the integumentary system, the musculoskeletal system and multisystem disorders Chapters dedicated to camelid radiology, parasitology, and diagnostic clinical pathology In-depth examinations of camelid toxicology, neonatology, and congenital diseases
Perfect for veterinary specialists and general practitioners, Medicine and Surgery of Camelids will also earn a place in the libraries of veterinary students and trainees with an interest in camelids.
Edited by:
Andrew J. Niehaus BS DVM MS DACVS (Ohio State University OH USA)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 224mm,
Spine: 33mm
Weight: 1.905kg
ISBN: 9781119583240
ISBN 10: 1119583241
Pages: 672
Publication Date: 02 May 2022
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
List of Contributors ix Preface xii About the Companion Website xiv 1 General Biology and Evolution 1 Kanyon McLean and Andrew J. Niehaus 2 South American Camelid Behavior and the CAMELIDynamics Approach to Handling 19 Marty McGee Bennett 3 Feeding and Nutrition 55 Robert J. Van Saun 4 Physical Exam and Diagnostics 108 Andrew J. Niehaus 5 Radiology 137 Wm Tod Drost and Rebecca Urion 6 Anesthesia and Pain Management 160 Turi K. Aarnes 7 Parasitology 174 Grace VanHoy, Antoinette E. Marsh, and Michelle K. Carman 8 Multisystem Disorders 224 C. Austin Hinds 9 Integumentary System 232 Pamela G. Walker and Andrew J. Niehaus 10 Musculoskeletal System 303 Joseph W. Lozier and Shannon K. Reed 11 Respiratory System 323 Jeffrey Lakritz and Christian Gerspach 12 Digestive System and Abdomen 336 Andrew J. Niehaus and Daniel Perez Mora 13 Endocrine System 391 C. Austin Hinds 14 Hematology, Clinical Biochemistry, and Fluid Analysis 396 Maxey L. Wellman and M. Judith Radin 15 Cardiovascular System 417 Jaylyn Rhinehart 16 Reproduction and the Reproductive System 423 Erin E. Runcan and Marco A. Coutinho da Silva 17 Urinary System 481 Christian Gerspach 18 Ophthalmology 494 Anne J. Gemensky Metzler 19 Nervous System 502 C. Austin Hinds 20 Neonatology 511 Pamela G. Walker 21 Congenital/Hereditary Conditions 560 Jeffrey Lakritz 22 Toxicology 590 Jeffrey Lakritz 23 Old World Camelids 621 Evelyn MacKay, Grace VanHoy, and Jeffrey Lakritz Index 644
Andrew J. Niehaus, DVM, is a Clinical Professor of Farm Animal Medicine and Surgery at The Ohio State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbus, OH, USA.
