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<p>List of Contributors ix</p> <p>Preface xii</p> <p>About the Companion Website xiv</p> <p>1    General Biology and Evolution 1<br /><i>      Kanyon McLean and Andrew J. Niehaus</i></p> <p>2    South American Camelid Behavior and the CAMELIDynamics Approach to Handling 19<br /><i>      Marty McGee Bennett</i></p> <p>3     Feeding and Nutrition 55<br /><i>       Robert J. Van Saun</i></p> <p>4     Physical Exam and Diagnostics 108<br /><i>       Andrew J. Niehaus</i></p> <p>5     Radiology 137<br /><i><i>       </i>Wm Tod Drost and Rebecca Urion</i></p> <p>6     Anesthesia and Pain Management 160<br /><i>       Turi K. Aarnes</i></p> <p>7      Parasitology 174<br /><i>        Grace VanHoy, Antoinette E. Marsh, and Michelle K. Carman</i></p> <p>8      Multisystem Disorders 224<br /><i>        C. Austin Hinds</i></p> <p>9      Integumentary System 232<br /><i>        Pamela G. Walker and Andrew J. Niehaus</i></p> <p>10     Musculoskeletal System 303<br /><i>         Joseph W. Lozier and Shannon K. Reed</i></p> <p>11     Respiratory System 323<br /><i>         Jeffrey Lakritz and Christian Gerspach</i></p> <p>12     Digestive System and Abdomen 336<br /><i>         Andrew J. Niehaus and Daniel Perez Mora</i></p> <p>13     Endocrine System 391<br /><i>         C. Austin Hinds</i></p> <p>14     Hematology, Clinical Biochemistry, and Fluid Analysis 396<br /><i>         Maxey L. Wellman and M. Judith Radin</i></p> <p>15     Cardiovascular System 417<br /><i>         Jaylyn Rhinehart</i></p> <p>16     Reproduction and the Reproductive System 423<br /><i>         Erin E. Runcan and Marco A. Coutinho da Silva</i></p> <p>17     Urinary System 481<br /><i>         Christian Gerspach</i></p> <p>18     Ophthalmology 494 <br /><i>         Anne J. Gemensky Metzler</i></p> <p>19     Nervous System 502<br /><i>         C. Austin Hinds</i></p> <p>20     Neonatology 511<br /><i>         Pamela G. Walker</i></p> <p>21     Congenital/Hereditary Conditions 560<br /><i>         Jeffrey Lakritz</i></p> <p>22     Toxicology 590 <br /><i>         Jeffrey Lakritz</i></p> <p>23     Old World Camelids 621<br /><i>         Evelyn MacKay, Grace VanHoy, and Jeffrey Lakritz</i></p> <p>Index 644</p>

<p><b>Andrew J. Niehaus</b>, 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.</p>

<p><b>A thoroughly updated new edition of the classic veterinary reference</b></p> <p>In the newly revised Fourth Edition of <i>Medicine and Surgery of Camelids,</i> 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. <p>The 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. <p>Readers will also find: <ul><li>A thorough introduction to the general biology and evolution of camelids, as well as their husbandry and handling</li> <li>Comprehensive explorations of camelid physical exams, diagnostics, anesthesia, pain management, and surgery</li> <li>Topical discussions arranged by body system including the integumentary system, the musculoskeletal system and multisystem disorders</li> <li>Chapters dedicated to camelid radiology, parasitology, and diagnostic clinical pathology</li> <li>In-depth examinations of camelid toxicology, neonatology, and congenital diseases</li></ul> <p>Perfect for veterinary specialists and general practitioners, <i>Medicine and Surgery of Camelids</i> will also earn a place in the libraries of veterinary students and trainees with an interest in camelids.

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