Veterinary Techniques for Llamas and Alpacas

Veterinary Techniques for Llamas and Alpacas provides astep-by-step guide to performing procedures in llamas and alpacas.Organized by body system, the book presents concise, visuallyoriented information to enable clinicians to treat these animalswith confidence. With coverage ranging from basic maintenance suchas restraint and catheterization to more complex procedures such asminimally invasive surgery, Veterinary Techniques for Llamas andAlpacas describes the full range of techniques required for themedical management of these species. Each procedure is described in detail, with a consistent format forease of use and accompanying photographs to illustrate the conceptsdescribed. A companion website offers videos of many of theprocedures discussed in the book. Veterinary Techniquesfor Llamas and Alpacas is an essential resource for anyveterinarian or technical staff member treating South Americancamelid patients.

David E. Anderson, DVM, MS, Dipl ACVS, is Professor ofLarge Animal Clinical Sciences at the College of VeterinaryMedicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Meredyth L. Jones, DVM, MS, Dipl ACVIM, is AssistantProfessor, Food Animal Field Services, College of VeterinaryMedicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.

Matt D. Miesner, DVM, MS, Dipl ACVIM, is AssociateProfessor, Agricultural Practices Medicine and Surgery, College ofVeterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan,Kansas.

With coverage ranging from basic maintenance such asrestraint and catheterization to more complex procedures such asminimally invasive surgery, Veterinary Techniques for Llamas andAlpacasdescribes the full range of techniques required for themedical management of these species. (Quest, 21April 2014)

This is a very valuable addition to the library ofmixed-animal practitioners. The range of topics, along withthe simplicity of the text and the thoroughness of the visual aids,will enable veterinarians, inexperienced or seasoned, to provide abetter standard of care to camelids with moreconfidence. (Doody s, 16 September2013)

The format lends to at-a-glance reference or full studywhile the discussions provide keys for vets and any staff membersdealing with llamas and alpacas. Highly recommended for anyveterinary reference collection, and for vets working with largeanimals. (Midwest Book Reviews, 1 August2013)