Veterinary Treatment of Llamas and Alpacas

This book provides practical, everyday veterinary advice on common conditions and surgical procedures. This new edition: covers basic husbandry, nutrition, examination, vaccines, analgesia, anaesthesia, dermatology, and poisons; expands on previous zoonotic disease coverage, as well as other key issues such as biosecurity, handling, and management of these animals; and updates advice throughout, including changes to legislation and advances in new treatments, surgical techniques, and medicines. With medical and surgical options arranged by body system for easy reference, this book is an important tool for any veterinarian to have at their disposal.