Llama and Alpaca Care

"This book is an essential text for anyone working with South American camelids. It is the first, all-around camelidspecific text that guides the clinician in their approach to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting these animals. It brings together the vast amount of knowledge that has accumulated over the past 20 years or so, into an accessible format." Reviewed by Claire E. Whitehead on behalf of Veterinary Record, July 2015

• PART ONE: HERD HEALTH1. Biosecurity2. Protection of Camelids from Predators3. Camelid Vaccinations4. Camelid Herd Health and Nutrition5. Endoparasite Control6. Anthelmintic Resistance in Camelid Parasites7. Camelid Management, Handling Techniques and Facilities, and Herd ManagementPART TWO: NUTRITION8. Applied Digestive Anatomy and Feeding Behavior9. Nutritional Requirements10. Feeds for Camelids11. Feeding Management Systems12. Nutritional Assessment 13. Nutritional Diseases PART THREE: REPRODUCTION14. Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction in the Female Llama and Alpaca15. Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology in the Male16. Breeding Management17. Clinical Examination of the Female Reproductive Function18. Breeding Soundness Examination of the Llama and Alpaca19. Infertility and Subfertility in the Male20. Infertility and Subfertility in the Female21. Cytogenetics and Infertility22. Pregnancy Diagnosis and High-Risk Pregnancy Evaluation23. Disorders and Diseases of Pregnancy24. Parturition and Obstetrics25. Lactation and Neonatal Care26. Postpartum Disorders27. Artificial Insemination of Llamas and Alpacas28. Embryo Transfer29. Embryo Preservation and In Vitro Production of EmbryosPART FOUR: PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH CARE30. Physical Examination and Conformation31. Clinical Pathology32. Fluid Therapy33. Nutritional Support34. Drug Therapy in Llamas and AlpacasPART FIVE: MEDICAL DISORDERS35. Disorders of the Skin36. Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Hemolymphatic Systems37. Diseases of the Respiratory Tract38. Disorders of the Neurologic System and Special Senses39. Disorders of the Urinary System40. Disorders of the Digestive System41. Disorders of Carbohydrate or Lipid Metabolism42. Neonatology and Neonatal DisordersPART SIX: ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA43. Practical Pharmacokinetics of Anesthetic Drugs44. Pre-Procedure Considerations45. Chemical Restraint of Camelids46. Injectable Anesthesia of Camelids47. Inhalational Anesthesia48. Local and Regional Analgesic Techniques in Camelids49. Peri-Operative Management of Compromised Camelid Patients50. Obstetrical Anaesthesia in South American Camelids51. Neuroanaesthesia for South American Camelids52. Pain Management in Camelids: Systemic Techniques53. Constant Rate Infusion (CRI) Technique for Management of Severe Pain in Camelids54. Acupuncture in the CamelidPART SEVEN: SURGICAL DISORDERS55. Principles of Surgery56. Ocular Surgery57. Gastrointestinal Surgery in Alpacas and Llamas58. Musculoskeletal Surgery59. Thoracic imaging and Respiratory Surgery60. Urogenital Surgery in Camelids61. Surgical Management of Neurologic Disorders62. Reproductive Surgery63. Integumentary and Dental Surgery64. Minimally Invasive Surgery