Medicine and Surgery of Camelids, 4th Edition

Andrew J. Niehaus (Editor)

ISBN: 9781119583240 

February 2022 

Wiley-Blackwell 

672 Pages

DESCRIPTION

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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.