Medicine and surgery of camelids / Murray E. Fowler ; in collaboration with P. Walter Bravo on chapyters 17 and 21.

Author/creator Fowler, Murray E.
Other author Bravo, P. Walter.
Other author Fowler, Murray E.
Format Electronic
Edition3rd ed.
Publication InfoAmes, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell,
Descriptionxii, 630 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

Contents Machine generated contents note: 1. General Biology and Evolution -- 2. Feeding and Nutrition -- 3. Restraint and Handling -- 4. Clinical Diagnosis: Examination and Procedures -- 5. Anesthesia -- 6. Surgery -- 7. Infectious Diseases -- 8. Parasites -- 9. Multisystem Disorders -- 10. Integumentary System -- 11. Musculoskeletal System -- 12. Respiratory System -- 13. Digestive System -- 14. Endocrine System -- 15. Hemic and Lymphatic Systems -- 16. Cardiovascular System -- 17. Reproduction (Murray E. Fowler and P. Walter Bravo) -- 18. Urinary System -- 19. Organs of Special Sense -- 20. Nervous System -- 21. Neonatology (Murray E. Fowler and P. Walter Bravo) -- 22. Congenital/Hereditary Conditions -- 23. Toxicology -- 24. Conformation and Gaits -- 25. Disaster and Emergency Management.
Abstract "Medicine and Surgery of Camelids is the classic comprehensive reference on llamas, alpacas, vicunas, guanacos, and camels. With information on topics ranging from nutrition and management to infectious diseases and emergency care, this book provides information on the health and maintenance of these species. Updates to the Third Edition include new information on camels; full color throughout; significant revisions to the parentage verification, infectious diseases, anesthesia, restraint, and nutrition sections; and additional information on the alpaca genome. This is an essential resource for practicing veterinarians, zoo veterinarians, and veterinary students."--Provided by publisher.
General noteRev. ed. of: Medicine and surgery of South American camelids / Murray E. Fowler. 2nd ed. 1998.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2009049315
ISBN9780813806167 (hardback : alk. paper)

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