{"product_id":"medicine-and-surgery-of-camelids-isbn-9781119583240","title":"Medicine and Surgery of Camelids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thoroughly updated new edition of the classic veterinary reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the newly revised Fourth Edition of \u003ci\u003eMedicine and Surgery of Camelids,\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will also find:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to the general biology and evolution of camelids, as well as their husbandry and handling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive explorations of camelid physical exams, diagnostics, anesthesia, pain management, and surgery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTopical discussions arranged by body system including the integumentary system, the musculoskeletal system and multisystem disorders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapters dedicated to camelid radiology, parasitology, and diagnostic clinical pathology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth examinations of camelid toxicology, neonatology, and congenital diseases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for veterinary specialists and general practitioners, \u003ci\u003eMedicine and Surgery of Camelids\u003c\/i\u003e will also earn a place in the libraries of veterinary students and trainees with an interest in camelids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1    General Biology and Evolution 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e      Kanyon McLean and Andrew J. Niehaus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2    South American Camelid Behavior and the CAMELIDynamics Approach to Handling 19\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e      Marty McGee Bennett\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3     Feeding and Nutrition 55\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e       Robert J. Van Saun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4     Physical Exam and Diagnostics 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e       Andrew J. Niehaus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5     Radiology 137\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e       \u003c\/i\u003eWm Tod Drost and Rebecca Urion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6     Anesthesia and Pain Management 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e       Turi K. Aarnes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7      Parasitology 174\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e        Grace VanHoy, Antoinette E. Marsh, and Michelle K. Carman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8      Multisystem Disorders 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e        C. Austin Hinds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9      Integumentary System 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e        Pamela G. Walker and Andrew J. Niehaus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10     Musculoskeletal System 303\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e         Joseph W. Lozier and Shannon K. Reed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11     Respiratory System 323\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e         Jeffrey Lakritz and Christian Gerspach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12     Digestive System and Abdomen 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e         Andrew J. Niehaus and Daniel Perez Mora\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13     Endocrine System 391\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e         C. Austin Hinds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14     Hematology, Clinical Biochemistry, and Fluid Analysis 396\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e         Maxey L. Wellman and M. Judith Radin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15     Cardiovascular System 417\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e         Jaylyn Rhinehart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16     Reproduction and the Reproductive System 423\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e         Erin E. Runcan and Marco A. Coutinho da Silva\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17     Urinary System 481\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e         Christian Gerspach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18     Ophthalmology 494 \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e         Anne J. Gemensky Metzler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19     Nervous System 502\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e         C. Austin Hinds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20     Neonatology 511\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e         Pamela G. Walker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21     Congenital\/Hereditary Conditions 560\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e         Jeffrey Lakritz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22     Toxicology 590 \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e         Jeffrey Lakritz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23     Old World Camelids 621\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e         Evelyn MacKay, Grace VanHoy, and Jeffrey Lakritz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 644\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew J. Niehaus\u003c\/b\u003e, DVM, is a Clinical Professor of Farm Animal Medicine and Surgery at The Ohio State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbus, OH, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thoroughly updated new edition of the classic veterinary reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the newly revised Fourth Edition of \u003ci\u003eMedicine and Surgery of Camelids,\u003c\/i\u003e 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. 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