Llama and Alpaca Care

Llama and Alpaca Care

Author: Chris Cebra

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2013-12-12

Total Pages: 804

ISBN-13: 032324291X

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**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Medicine** Designed for the mixed practice large animal veterinarian, veterinary students, and camelid caretakers alike, Llama and Alpaca Care covers all major body systems, herd health, physical examination, nutrition, reproduction, surgery, anesthesia, and multisystem diseases of llamas and alpacas. Written by world-renowned camelid specialists and experts in the field, this comprehensive and uniquely global text offers quick access to the most current knowledge in this area. With coverage ranging from basic maintenance such as restraint and handling to more complex topics including anesthesia and surgery, this text provides the full range of knowledge required for the management of llamas and alpacas. "..an essential text for anyone working with South American camelids." Reviewed by Claire E. Whitehead on behalf of Veterinary Record, July 2015 - Over 500 full-color images provide detailed, highly illustrated coverage of all major body systems, physical examination, nutrition, anesthesia, fluid therapy, multisystem diseases, and surgical disorders. - World-renowned camelid experts and specialists in the field each bring a specific area of expertise for a uniquely global text. - Comprehensive herd health content includes handling techniques, vaccinations, biosecurity, and protecting the herd from predators. - Coverage of anesthesia and analgesia includes the latest information on pharmacokinetics of anesthetic drugs, chemical restraint, injectable and inhalation anesthesia, neuroanesthesia, and pain management. - Reproduction section contains information on breeding management, lactation, infertility, and embryo transfer. - Nutrition information offers detailed nutritional requirements and discusses feeding management systems and feeding behavior.


Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology

Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology

Author: Robert S. Youngquist

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2006-10-10

Total Pages: 1087

ISBN-13: 1437713408

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An essential resource for both students and practitioners, this comprehensive text provides practical, up-to-date information about normal reproduction and reproductive disorders in horses, cattle, small ruminants, swine, llamas, and other livestock. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, each section is devoted to a different large animal species and begins with a review of the clinically relevant aspects of the reproductive anatomy and physiology of both males and females. Key topics include the evaluation of breeding soundness, pregnancy diagnosis, diagnosis and treatment of infertility, abortion, obstetrics, surgery of the reproductive tract, care of neonates, and the latest reproductive technology. - Includes coverage of all large animal species. - All sections provide a review of clinically pertinent reproductive physiology and anatomy of males and females of each species. - Complete coverage of the most current reproductive technology, including embryo transfer, estrous synchronization, and artificial insemination. - A new section on alternative farming that addresses reproduction in bison, elk, and deer. - New to the equine section: stallion management, infertility, and breeding soundness evaluation. - New to the bovine section: estrous cycle synchronization, reproductive biotechnology, ultrasonographic determination of fetal gender, heifer development, and diagnosis of abortion. - New to the porcine section: artificial insemination, boar/stud management, diseases of postpartum period, and infectious disease control. - New to the llama section: infectious disease and nutrition.


Paco the Alpaca (Paco la Alpaca)

Paco the Alpaca (Paco la Alpaca)

Author: Rox Siles

Publisher:

Published: 2021-10-15

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781736700389

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A sweet bilingual children's story about finding confidence despite imperfections. Paco, the little alpaca, daydreams of becoming a champion at the animal fair until he discovers his smile is not perfect. He goes to the dentist where he finds more than his shiny teeth. Un cuento infantil bilingüe para encontrar confianza en uno mismo. Paco, la alpaca, sueña de ser un campeón en la feria de animales hasta que descubre que su sonrisa no es perfecta. Paco va al dentista donde encuentra más que dientes brillantes.