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Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas

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Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas

Practical resource for how-to information on performing hands-on procedures in llamas and alpacas, with step-by-step descriptions, photographs, and practice tips.

Thoroughly revised to reflect new techniques, knowledge, and research, the Second Edition of Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas provides practical step-by-step descriptions of techniques ranging from routine to not-so-common, helping veterinarians to confidently handle and perform common medical and surgical procedures in llamas and alpacas. To aid in practical application, hundreds of high-quality color photographs demonstrate the steps for each technique, making it a useful patient-side resource. Organized by body system, the book encompasses techniques associated with the physical exam, anesthesia, ultrasound, surgery, and more.

Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas presents a wide range of techniques, including:

  • Physical restraint and injection sites, including manual restraint (standing, sternal recumbency (“cushed”), and lateral recumbency), chute restraint, and ear squeeze
  • Catheterization, including jugular, cephalic, saphenous, lateral thoracic, auricular vein, auricular artery, femoral artery, intraosseous, intraperitoneal, and caudal epidural
  • The abdomen, including ultrasonography, abdominocentesis, liver biopsy, first forestomach compartment paracentesis, and intubation of the forestomach
  • The female genital system, with information on anatomical considerations, pregnancy diagnosis, vaginoscopy, teat and udder examination, mastectomy, c-section, and uterine torsion

The Second Edition of Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas is an essential resource for veterinary practitioners with a camelid caseload, with accessible information and detailed picture-based tutorials on how to perform key procedures.

Author(s): David E. Anderson, Matt D. Miesner, Meredyth L. Jones
Edition: 2
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Year: 2023

Language: English
Pages: 344
City: Hoboken

Veterinary Techniques in Llamas and Alpacas
Contents
Preface
Section I Behavior and Capture Techniques
1 Behavior and Capture Techniques
Section II Physical Restraint and Injection Sites
2 Haltering
3 Manual Restraint
4 Chute Restraint
5 Ear Squeeze (Ear Twitch)
6 Injections—Subcutaneous (SC), Intramuscular (IM), Intradermal (ID), Intravenous (IV)
Section III Chemical Restraint and Anesthesia
7 Sedation and Tranquilization
8 Injectable Anesthesia
9 Orotracheal Intubation
10 Nasotracheal Intubation
11 Percutaneous Tracheal Intubation (Also Referred to as Retrograde Tracheal Intubation)
Section IV Catheterization
12 Vascular Catheterization—Jugular Vein
13 Vascular Catheterization—Cephalic Vein
14 Vascular Catheterization—Saphenous Vein
15 Vascular Catheterization—Lateral Thoracic Vein
16 Vascular Catheterization—Auricular Artery and Vein
17 Vascular Catheterization—Femoral Artery
18 Intramedullary Cannulation of the Femur for Administration of Parenteral Fluids
19 Intraperitoneal Cannula for Plasma or Fluid Administration
20 Caudal (Sacro-coccygeal) Epidural Anesthesia
21 Epidural Catheterization
22 Lumbo-Sacral Epidural Anesthesia
Section V Head and Neck
23 Anatomical Features of the Head and Neck
24 Dental Examination and Trimming
25 Tooth Extraction—Oral Approach
26 Tooth Extraction—Lateral Approach to Premolars and Molars
27 Examination of the Ear
Section VI Skin
28 Anatomical Comments on the Skin
29 Skin Scraping
30 Skin Biopsy
31 Toenail Trimming
Section VII Respiratory
32 Thorax Anatomy and Auscultation
33 Tracheotomy/Tracheostomy
34 Field Diagnosis of Choanal Atresia
35 Transtracheal Wash
Section VIII Abdomen
36 Anatomical Comments on the Camelid Abdomen
37 Abdominal Ultrasound
38 Abdominocentesis
39 Liver Biopsy
40 First Compartment Paracentesis (Rumenocentesis) and Fluid Evaluation
41 Intubation of the First Forestomach Compartment (“C1” or “Pseudorumen”)
42 Laparotomy—Lateral Approach
43 Laparotomy—Ventral Midline
44 Laparoscopy
45 Creation of Stoma into First Forestomach Compartment (“Rumenostomy”)
Section IX Musculoskeletal
46 Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Ambulation
47 Regional Intravenous Drug Perfusion
Section X Urinary System
48 Urinary Tract Examination and Anatomy
49 Urethral Catheterization
50 Ultrasound of the Urinary System
51 Cystocentesis
Section XI Female Genital Anatomy
52 Comments Regarding Female Genital Anatomy
53 Pregnancy Diagnosis
54 Procedure: Vaginoscopy and Uterine Culture
55 Teat and Udder Examination
56 Mastectomy (Udder Amputation)
57 Cesarean Section
58 Diagnosis and Management of Uterine Torsion
Section XII Male Genital Anatomy
59 Male Genitalia Anatomical Comments and Breeding Behavior and Soundness
60 Examination of the Penis and Prepuce
61 Examination of Accessory Sex Glands
62 Examination of the Scrotum and Testicles
63 Semen Collection and Evaluation
64 Castration
Section XIII Nervous System
65 Neurological Examination and Anatomy
66 Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection and Interpretation
Section XIV Ophthalmology
67 Eye Exam
68 Nasolacrimal Duct Cannulation
69 Conjunctivorhinostomy for Alleviation of Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
70 Ocular Extirpation
71 Subpalpebral Lavage System
72 Conjunctival Pedicle Graft
Section XV Miscellaneous
73 Blood Transfusion
74 Plasma Transfusion
Index
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