Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas

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<b>Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas</b><p><b>Practical resource for how-to information on performing hands-on procedures in llamas and alpacas, with step-by-step descriptions, photographs, and practice tips.</b><p>Thoroughly revised to reflect new techniques, knowledge, and research, the Second Edition of<i>Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas</i> provides practical step-by-step descriptions of techniques ranging from routine to not-so-common, helping veterinarians to confidently handle and perform common medical and surgical procedures in llamas and alpacas. To aid in practical application, hundreds of high-quality color photographs demonstrate the steps for each technique, making it a useful patient-side resource. Organized by body system, the book encompasses techniques associated with the physical exam, anesthesia, ultrasound, surgery, and more.<p><i>Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas</i> presents a wide range of techniques, including:<ul><li>Physical restraint and injection sites, including manual restraint (standing, sternal recumbency (cushed), and lateral recumbency), chute restraint, and ear squeeze</li><li>Catheterization, including jugular, cephalic, saphenous, lateral thoracic, auricular vein, auricular artery, femoral artery, intraosseous, intraperitoneal, and caudal epidural</li><li>The abdomen, including ultrasonography, abdominocentesis, liver biopsy, first forestomach compartment paracentesis, and intubation of the forestomach</li><li>The female genital system, with information on anatomical considerations, pregnancy diagnosis, vaginoscopy, teat and udder examination, mastectomy, c-section, and uterine torsion</li></ul><p>The Second Edition of<i>Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas</i> is an essential resource for veterinary practitioners with a camelid caseload, with accessible information and detailed picture-based tutorials on how to perform key procedures.

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<p><b>The authors</b><p><b>David E. Anderson,</b> DVM, MS, DACVS, is Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.<p><b>Matt Miesner,</b> DVM, MS, DACVIM, is Clinical Professor and Section Head of Livestock Services in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Health Center, Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, USA.<p><b>Meredyth Jones,</b> DVM, MS, DACVIM, is Associate Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA.

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