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JOHN WILEY Medicine And Surgery Of Camelids 4Ed (Hb 2022) by NIEHAUS A.J.
A thoroughly updated new edition of the classic veterinary referenceIn the newly revised Fourth Edition of Medicine and Surgery of Camelids, 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.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.Readers will also find:A thorough introduction to the general biology and evolution of camelids, as well as their husbandry and handlingComprehensive explorations of camelid physical exams, diagnostics, anesthesia, pain management, and surgeryTopical discussions arranged by body system including the integumentary system, the musculoskeletal system and multisystem disordersChapters dedicated to camelid radiology, parasitology, and diagnostic clinical pathologyIn-depth examinations of camelid toxicology, neonatology, and congenital diseasesPerfect for veterinary specialists and general practitioners, Medicine and Surgery of Camelids will also earn a place in the libraries of veterinary students and trainees with an interest in camelids. 1 General Biology and Evolution2 South American Camelid Behavior and the CAMELIDynamics approach to handling3 Nutrition and Feeding4 Physical Exam and Diagnostics5 Radiology6 Anesthesia and Pain Management7 Parasitology8 Multisystem Disorders9 Integumentary System and Wound Management10 Musculoskeletal System11 Respiratory System12 Abdomen and Digestive System13 Endocrine System14 Hematology, Clinical Biochemistry, and Fluid Analysis in Camelids15 Cardiovascular System16 Reproduction and Reproductive System17 Urinary System18 Ophthalmology19 Nervous System20 Neonatology21 Congenital and Hereditary Conditions22 Toxicology23 Old World Camelids