This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice focuses on Bovine Surgery. Article topics include: Local, regional, and spinal anesthesia in ruminants; Field sedation and anesthesia of ruminants; Respiratory Surgery; Surgery of the sinuses and eyes; Surgical procedures of the forestomachs; Surgical Management of Abomasal disease; Intestinal surgery; Surgery of the Umbilicus and Related Structures; Female reproductive surgery; Male reproductive surgery; Surgical management of the teats and udder; and more!

A thoroughly updated new edition of the classic veterinary referenceIn 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 handlingComprehensive explorations of camelid physical exams, diagnostics, anesthesia, pain management, and surgeryTopical discussions arranged by body system including the integumentary system, the musculoskeletal system and multisystem disordersChapters dedicated to camelid radiology, parasitology, and diagnostic clinical pathologyIn-depth examinations of camelid toxicology, neonatology, and congenital diseasesPerfect 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.

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.

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.

Fully updated new edition of a classic quick reference to common surgical procedures in farm animals Noordsy’s Food Animal Surgery, Sixth Edition is a classic quick reference to surgical procedures in livestock and companion farm animals. With a practical outline format, this book makes it easy to locate essential information on common surgical techniques, presenting 39 chapters across 6 sections for ease of navigation. The book is a helpful memory refresher for procedures or species encountered less frequently, enabling readers to build confidence in learning new surgical techniques. Chapters review presurgical preparation, perioperative care and restraint, and surgical procedures of the major body systems, and the Sixth Edition has been updated throughout to remove outdated procedures and equipment, making way for new techniques and a focus on evidence-based best practices. Most illustrations have been updated to more accurately depict anatomy, providing surgeons with a clearer understanding of how to perform the procedures, and numerous clinically relevant photographs and illustrations have been added to better convey concepts and techniques. A companion website allows readers to view and download figures from the text and contains study questions from the end of each chapter along with the answers to those questions. Noordsy’s Food Animal Surgery includes information on: Surgical restraint, local, epidural, general, and postoperative anesthesia/analgesia, surgery of the head and neck, and surgical treatment of cattle with ocular diseaseUmbilical hernias and infections, laparotomy, rumenotomy, fistulation, cannulation, pericardiotomy in cattle, abomasal surgery, surgical treatment of intestinal disease, and rectal prolapse repairSurgical treatment of the male and female urogenital systems including conditions associated with urolithiasis and mammary surgeryLigament and tendon surgery, foot and claw surgery, joint surgery, and common fractures and dislocationsNoordsy’s Food Animal Surgery is an essential resource for veterinary students and large animal practitioners who care for farm animals.

Fully updated new edition of a classic quick reference to common surgical procedures in farm animals

Noordsy’s Food Animal Surgery, Sixth Edition is a classic quick reference to surgical procedures in livestock and companion farm animals. With a practical outline format, this book makes it easy to locate essential information on common surgical techniques, presenting 39 chapters across 6 sections for ease of navigation. The book is a helpful memory refresher for procedures or species encountered less frequently, enabling readers to build confidence in learning new surgical techniques.

Chapters review presurgical preparation, perioperative care and restraint, and surgical procedures of the major body systems, and the Sixth Edition has been updated throughout to remove outdated procedures and equipment, making way for new techniques and a focus on evidence-based best practices. Most illustrations have been updated to more accurately depict anatomy, providing surgeons with a clearer understanding of how to perform the procedures, and numerous clinically relevant photographs and illustrations have been added to better convey concepts and techniques.

A companion website allows readers to view and download figures from the text and contains study questions from the end of each chapter along with the answers to those questions.

Noordsy’s Food Animal Surgery includes information on:

Surgical restraint, local, epidural, general, and postoperative anesthesia/analgesia, surgery of the head and neck, and surgical treatment of cattle with ocular diseaseUmbilical hernias and infections, laparotomy, rumenotomy, fistulation, cannulation, pericardiotomy in cattle, abomasal surgery, surgical treatment of intestinal disease, and rectal prolapse repairSurgical treatment of the male and female urogenital systems including conditions associated with urolithiasis and mammary surgeryLigament and tendon surgery, foot and claw surgery, joint surgery, and common fractures and dislocations

Noordsy’s Food Animal Surgery is an essential resource for veterinary students and large animal practitioners who care for farm animals.

This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice focuses on Bovine Surgery. Article topics include: Local, regional, and spinal anesthesia in ruminants; Field sedation and anesthesia of ruminants; Respiratory Surgery; Surgery of the sinuses and eyes; Surgical procedures of the forestomachs; Surgical Management of Abomasal disease; Intestinal surgery; Surgery of the Umbilicus and Related Structures; Female reproductive surgery; Male reproductive surgery; Surgical management of the teats and udder; and more!

A thoroughly updated new edition of the classic veterinary referenceIn 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 handlingComprehensive explorations of camelid physical exams, diagnostics, anesthesia, pain management, and surgeryTopical discussions arranged by body system including the integumentary system, the musculoskeletal system and multisystem disordersChapters dedicated to camelid radiology, parasitology, and diagnostic clinical pathologyIn-depth examinations of camelid toxicology, neonatology, and congenital diseasesPerfect 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.

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.

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.

Fully updated new edition of a classic quick reference to common surgical procedures in farm animals Noordsy’s Food Animal Surgery, Sixth Edition is a classic quick reference to surgical procedures in livestock and companion farm animals. With a practical outline format, this book makes it easy to locate essential information on common surgical techniques, presenting 39 chapters across 6 sections for ease of navigation. The book is a helpful memory refresher for procedures or species encountered less frequently, enabling readers to build confidence in learning new surgical techniques. Chapters review presurgical preparation, perioperative care and restraint, and surgical procedures of the major body systems, and the Sixth Edition has been updated throughout to remove outdated procedures and equipment, making way for new techniques and a focus on evidence-based best practices. Most illustrations have been updated to more accurately depict anatomy, providing surgeons with a clearer understanding of how to perform the procedures, and numerous clinically relevant photographs and illustrations have been added to better convey concepts and techniques. A companion website allows readers to view and download figures from the text and contains study questions from the end of each chapter along with the answers to those questions. Noordsy’s Food Animal Surgery includes information on: Surgical restraint, local, epidural, general, and postoperative anesthesia/analgesia, surgery of the head and neck, and surgical treatment of cattle with ocular diseaseUmbilical hernias and infections, laparotomy, rumenotomy, fistulation, cannulation, pericardiotomy in cattle, abomasal surgery, surgical treatment of intestinal disease, and rectal prolapse repairSurgical treatment of the male and female urogenital systems including conditions associated with urolithiasis and mammary surgeryLigament and tendon surgery, foot and claw surgery, joint surgery, and common fractures and dislocationsNoordsy’s Food Animal Surgery is an essential resource for veterinary students and large animal practitioners who care for farm animals.

Fully updated new edition of a classic quick reference to common surgical procedures in farm animals

Noordsy’s Food Animal Surgery, Sixth Edition is a classic quick reference to surgical procedures in livestock and companion farm animals. With a practical outline format, this book makes it easy to locate essential information on common surgical techniques, presenting 39 chapters across 6 sections for ease of navigation. The book is a helpful memory refresher for procedures or species encountered less frequently, enabling readers to build confidence in learning new surgical techniques.

Chapters review presurgical preparation, perioperative care and restraint, and surgical procedures of the major body systems, and the Sixth Edition has been updated throughout to remove outdated procedures and equipment, making way for new techniques and a focus on evidence-based best practices. Most illustrations have been updated to more accurately depict anatomy, providing surgeons with a clearer understanding of how to perform the procedures, and numerous clinically relevant photographs and illustrations have been added to better convey concepts and techniques.

A companion website allows readers to view and download figures from the text and contains study questions from the end of each chapter along with the answers to those questions.

Noordsy’s Food Animal Surgery includes information on:

Surgical restraint, local, epidural, general, and postoperative anesthesia/analgesia, surgery of the head and neck, and surgical treatment of cattle with ocular diseaseUmbilical hernias and infections, laparotomy, rumenotomy, fistulation, cannulation, pericardiotomy in cattle, abomasal surgery, surgical treatment of intestinal disease, and rectal prolapse repairSurgical treatment of the male and female urogenital systems including conditions associated with urolithiasis and mammary surgeryLigament and tendon surgery, foot and claw surgery, joint surgery, and common fractures and dislocations

Noordsy’s Food Animal Surgery is an essential resource for veterinary students and large animal practitioners who care for farm animals.