Veterinary Techniques for Llamas and Alpacas provides a step-by-step guide to performing procedures in llamas and alpacas. Organized by body system, the book presents concise, visually oriented information to enable clinicians to treat these animals with confidence. With coverage ranging from basic maintenance such as restraint and catheterization to more complex procedures such as minimally invasive surgery, Veterinary Techniques for Llamas and Alpacas describes the full range of techniques required for the medical management of these species.
Each procedure is described in detail, with a consistent format for ease of use and accompanying photographs to illustrate the concepts described. A companion website offers videos of many of the procedures discussed in the book. Veterinary Techniques for Llamas and Alpacas is an essential resource for any veterinarian or technical staff member treating South American camelid patients.
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"With coverage ranging from basic maintenance such as restraint and catheterization to more complex procedures such as minimally invasive surgery, Veterinary Techniques for Llamas and Alpacasdescribes the full range of techniques required for the medical management of these species." (Quest, 21 April 2014)
"This is a very valuable addition to the library of mixed-animal practitioners. The range of topics, along with the simplicity of the text and the thoroughness of the visual aids, will enable veterinarians, inexperienced or seasoned, to provide a better standard of care to camelids with more confidence." (Doody's, 16 September 2013)
"The format lends to at-a-glance reference or full study while the discussions provide keys for vets and any staff members dealing with llamas and alpacas. Highly recommended for any veterinary reference collection, and for vets working with large animals." (Midwest Book Reviews, 1 August 2013)
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Höhe: 24.7 cm
Breite: 20.3 cm
Dicke: 1.7 cm
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978-0-8138-1987-7 (9780813819877)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
David E. Anderson, DVM, MS, Dipl ACVS, is Professor of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Meredyth L. Jones, DVM, MS, Dipl ACVIM, is Assistant Professor, Food Animal Field Services, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
Matt D. Miesner, DVM, MS, Dipl ACVIM, is Associate Professor, Agricultural Practices Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas.
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University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Texas A&M University
Kansas State University
Preface ix
About the CompanionWebsite xi
Section I Behavior and Capture Techniques
1 Behavior and Capture Techniques 3
David E. Anderson
Section II Physical Restraint and Injection Sites
2 Haltering 11
Meredyth L. Jones
3 Manual Restraint 15
David E. Anderson
4 Chute Restraint 23
Meredyth L. Jones
5 Ear Squeeze (Ear Twitch) 27
Meredyth L. Jones
6 Injections--Subcutaneous (SC), Intramuscular (IM), Intradermal (ID), Intravenous (IV) 29
Meredyth L. Jones
Section III Chemical Restraint and Anesthesia
7 Sedation and Tranquilization 35
David E. Anderson
8 Injectable Anesthesia 39
David E. Anderson
9 Orotracheal Intubation 43
David E. Anderson
10 Nasotracheal Intubation 47
David E. Anderson
11 Percutaneous Tracheal Intubation (Also Referred to as Retrograde Tracheal Intubation) 51
Matt D. Miesner
Section IV Catheterization
12 Vascular Catheterization--Jugular Vein 57
Meredyth L. Jones
13 Vascular Catheterization--Cephalic Vein 63
Meredyth L. Jones
14 Vascular Catheterization--Saphenous Vein 65
Meredyth L. Jones
15 Vascular Catheterization--Lateral Thoracic Vein 67
Meredyth L. Jones
16 Vascular Catheterization--Auricular Artery and Vein 69
Meredyth L. Jones
17 Vascular Catheterization--Femoral Artery 71
Meredyth L. Jones
18 Intramedullary Cannulation of the Femur for Administration or Parenteral Fluids 73
David E. Anderson
19 Intraperitoneal Cannula for Plasma or Fluid Administration 77
David E. Anderson
20 Caudal (Sacro-coccygeal) Epidural Anesthesia 81
Matt D. Miesner
21 Epidural Catheterization 83
Matt D. Miesner
22 Lumbo-Sacral Epidural Anesthesia 89
Matt D. Miesner
Section V Head and Neck
23 Anatomical Features of the Head and Neck 95
David E. Anderson
24 Dental Examination and Trimming 99
Meredyth L. Jones
25 Tooth Extraction--Oral Approach 105
David E. Anderson
26 Tooth Extraction--Lateral Approach to Premolars and Molars 111
David E. Anderson
27 Examination of the Ear 117
Matt D. Miesner
Section VI Skin
28 Anatomical Comments on the Skin 123
Matt D. Miesner
29 Skin Scraping 127
Meredyth L. Jones and Patricia Payne
30 Skin Biopsy 131
Meredyth L. Jones
31 Toenail Trimming 135
Meredyth L. Jones
Section VII Respiratory
32 Thorax Anatomy and Auscultation 141
Matt D. Miesner
33 Tracheotomy/Tracheostomy 143
Matt D. Miesner
34 Field Diagnosis of Choanal Atresia 147
David E. Anderson
35 TranstrachealWash 151
Matt D. Miesner
Section VIII Abdomen
36 Anatomical Comments on the Camelid Abdomen 157
Matt D. Miesner
37 Abdominal Ultrasound 161
Matt D. Miesner
38 Abdominocentesis 167
Matt D. Miesner
39 Liver Biopsy 171
Meredyth L. Jones
40 First Compartment Paracentesis (Rumenocentesis) and Fluid Evaluation 175
Meredyth L. Jones
41 Intubation of the First Forestomach Compartment ("C1" or "Rumen") 179
David E. Anderson
42 Laparotomy--Lateral Approach 183
David E. Anderson
43 Laparotomy--Ventral Midline 191
David E. Anderson
44 Laparoscopy 197
David E. Anderson
45 Creation of Stoma into First Forestomach Compartment ("Rumenostomy") 203
David E. Anderson
Section IX Musculoskeletal
46 Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Ambulation 209
David E. Anderson
47 Regional Intravenous Drug Perfusion 213
Meredyth L. Jones
Section X Urinary System
48 Urinary Tract Examination and Anatomy 219
Meredyth L. Jones
49 Urethral Catheterization 223
Meredyth L. Jones
50 Ultrasound of the Urinary System 227
Matt D. Miesner
51 Cystocentesis 233
Meredyth L. Jones
Section XI Female Genital Anatomy
52 Comments Regarding Female Genital Anatomy 239
David E. Anderson
53 Pregnancy Diagnosis 243
David E. Anderson
54 Procedure: Vaginoscopy and Uterine Culture 249
David E. Anderson
55 Teat and Udder Examination 253
David E. Anderson
56 Mastectomy (Udder Amputation) 257
Matt D. Miesner
57 Cesarean Section (also known as Hysterotomy) 261
David E. Anderson
58 Diagnosis and Management of Uterine Torsion 265
David E. Anderson
Section XII Male Genital Anatomy
59 Male Genitalia Anatomical Comments and Breeding Behavior and Soundness 273
David E. Anderson
60 Examination of the Penis and Prepuce 277
David E. Anderson
61 Examination of Accessory Sex Glands 281
David E. Anderson
62 Examination of the Scrotum and Testicles 285
David E. Anderson
63 Semen Collection and Evaluation 287
David E. Anderson
64 Castration 293
Meredyth L. Jones
Section XIII Nervous System
65 Neurological Examination and Anatomy 301
Meredyth L. Jones and Matt D. Miesner
66 Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection and Interpretation 305
Meredyth L. Jones
Section XIV Ophthalmology
67 Eye Exam 311
Tracy Miesner
68 Nasolacrimal Duct Cannulation 315
Meredyth L. Jones
69 Conjunctivorhinostomy for Alleviation of Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction 317
David E. Anderson
70 Ocular Extirpation 319
David E. Anderson
71 Subpalpebral Lavage System 323
Tracy Miesner
72 Conjunctival Pedicle Graft 327
Tracy Miesner
Section XV Miscellaneous
73 Blood Transfusion 333
Meredyth L. Jones
74 Plasma Transfusion 337
Meredyth L. Jones
Index 339
