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Book Synopsis
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:

  • Physica

    Table of Contents

    Contents

    Preface xi

    Section I Behavior and Capture Techniques 1

    1 Behavior and Capture Techniques 3

    David E. Anderson

    Section II Physical Restraint and Injection Sites 9

    2 Haltering 11

    Meredyth L. Jones

    3 Manual Restraint 14

    David E. Anderson

    4 Chute Restraint 21

    Meredyth L. Jones

    5 Ear Squeeze (Ear Twitch) 24

    Meredyth L. Jones

    6 Injections—Subcutaneous (SC), Intramuscular (IM), Intradermal (ID), Intravenous (IV) 26

    Meredyth L. Jones

    Section III Chemical Restraint and Anesthesia 31

    7 Sedation and Tranquilization 33

    David E. Anderson

    8 Injectable Anesthesia 37

    David E. Anderson

    9 Orotracheal Intubation 41

    David E. Anderson

    10 Nasotracheal Intubation 45

    David E. Anderson

    11 Percutaneous Tracheal Intubation (Also Referred to as Retrograde Tracheal Intubation) 48

    Matt D. Miesner

    Section IV Catheterization 53

    12 Vascular Catheterization—Jugular Vein 55

    Meredyth L. Jones

    13 Vascular Catheterization—Cephalic Vein 61

    Meredyth L. Jones

    14 Vascular Catheterization—Saphenous Vein 63

    Meredyth L. Jones

    15 Vascular Catheterization—Lateral Thoracic Vein 65

    Meredyth L. Jones

    16 Vascular Catheterization—Auricular Artery and Vein 67

    Meredyth L. Jones

    17 Vascular Catheterization—Femoral Artery 69

    Meredyth L. Jones

    18 Intramedullary Cannulation of the Femur for Administration of Parenteral Fluids 71

    David E. Anderson

    19 Intraperitoneal Cannula for Plasma or Fluid Administration 75

    David E. Anderson

    20 Caudal (Sacro-coccygeal) Epidural Anesthesia 78

    Matt D. Miesner

    21 Epidural Catheterization 80

    Matt D. Miesner

    22 Lumbo-Sacral Epidural Anesthesia 85

    Matt D. Miesner

    Section V Head and Neck 89

    23 Anatomical Features of the Head and Neck 91

    David E. Anderson

    24 Dental Examination and Trimming 95

    Meredyth L. Jones

    25 Tooth Extraction—Oral Approach 100

    David E. Anderson

    26 Tooth Extraction—Lateral Approach to Premolars and Molars 105

    David E. Anderson

    27 Examination of the Ear 110

    Matt D. Miesner

    Section VI Skin 115

    28 Anatomical Comments on the Skin 117

    Matt D. Miesner

    29 Skin Scraping 121

    Meredyth L. Jones and Patricia Payne

    30 Skin Biopsy 124

    Meredyth L. Jones

    31 Toenail Trimming 128

    Meredyth L. Jones

    Section VII Respiratory 131

    32 Thorax Anatomy and Auscultation 133

    Matt D. Miesner

    33 Tracheotomy/Tracheostomy 135

    Matt D. Miesner

    34 Field Diagnosis of Choanal Atresia 139

    David E. Anderson

    35 Transtracheal Wash 143

    Matt D. Miesner

    Section VIII Abdomen 147

    36 Anatomical Comments on the Camelid Abdomen 149

    Matt D. Miesner

    37 Abdominal Ultrasound 152

    Matt D. Miesner

    38 Abdominocentesis 157

    Matt D. Miesner

    39 Liver Biopsy 161

    Meredyth L. Jones

    40 First Compartment Paracentesis (Rumenocentesis) and Fluid Evaluation 165

    Meredyth L. Jones

    41 Intubation of the First Forestomach Compartment (“C1” or “Pseudorumen”) 169

    David E. Anderson

    42 Laparotomy—Lateral Approach 173

    David E. Anderson

    43 Laparotomy—Ventral Midline 180

    David E. Anderson

    44 Laparoscopy 186

    David E. Anderson

    45 Creation of Stoma into First Forestomach Compartment (“Rumenostomy”) 191

    David E. Anderson

    Section IX Musculoskeletal 195

    46 Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Ambulation 197

    David E. Anderson

    47 Regional Intravenous Drug Perfusion 200

    Meredyth L. Jones

    Section X Urinary System 203

    48 Urinary Tract Examination and Anatomy 205

    Meredyth L. Jones

    49 Urethral Catheterization 208

    Meredyth L. Jones

    50 Ultrasound of the Urinary System 212

    Matt D. Miesner

    51 Cystocentesis 217

    Meredyth L. Jones

    Section XI Female Genital Anatomy 221

    52 Comments Regarding Female Genital Anatomy 223

    David E. Anderson

    53 Pregnancy Diagnosis 226

    David E. Anderson

    54 Procedure: Vaginoscopy and Uterine Culture 232

    David E. Anderson

    55 Teat and Udder Examination 236

    David E. Anderson

    56 Mastectomy (Udder Amputation) 239

    Matt D. Miesner

    57 Cesarean Section 243

    David E. Anderson

    58 Diagnosis and Management of Uterine Torsion 247

    David E. Anderson

    Section XII Male Genital Anatomy 253

    59 Male Genitalia Anatomical Comments and Breeding Behavior and Soundness 255

    David E. Anderson

    60 Examination of the Penis and Prepuce 258

    David E. Anderson

    61 Examination of Accessory Sex Glands 261

    David E. Anderson

    62 Examination of the Scrotum and Testicles 264

    David E. Anderson

    63 Semen Collection and Evaluation 267

    David E. Anderson

    64 Castration 272

    Meredyth L. Jones

    Section XIII Nervous System 277

    65 Neurological Examination and Anatomy 279

    Meredyth L. Jones and Matt D. Miesner

    66 Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection and Interpretation 283

    Meredyth L. Jones

    Section XIV Ophthalmology 287

    67 Eye Exam 289

    Tracy Miesner and Matt Miesner

    68 Nasolacrimal Duct Cannulation 293

    Meredyth L. Jones

    69 Conjunctivorhinostomy for Alleviation of Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction 295

    David E. Anderson

    70 Ocular Extirpation 298

    David E. Anderson

    71 Subpalpebral Lavage System 301

    Tracy Miesner

    72 Conjunctival Pedicle Graft 305

    Tracy Miesner and Matt Miesner

    Section XV Miscellaneous 309

    73 Blood Transfusion 311

    Meredyth L. Jones

    74 Plasma Transfusion 315

    Meredyth L. Jones

    Index 317

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    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 03/07/2023
    ISBN13: 9781119860617, 978-1119860617
    ISBN10: 111986061X

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    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:

    • Physica

      Table of Contents

      Contents

      Preface xi

      Section I Behavior and Capture Techniques 1

      1 Behavior and Capture Techniques 3

      David E. Anderson

      Section II Physical Restraint and Injection Sites 9

      2 Haltering 11

      Meredyth L. Jones

      3 Manual Restraint 14

      David E. Anderson

      4 Chute Restraint 21

      Meredyth L. Jones

      5 Ear Squeeze (Ear Twitch) 24

      Meredyth L. Jones

      6 Injections—Subcutaneous (SC), Intramuscular (IM), Intradermal (ID), Intravenous (IV) 26

      Meredyth L. Jones

      Section III Chemical Restraint and Anesthesia 31

      7 Sedation and Tranquilization 33

      David E. Anderson

      8 Injectable Anesthesia 37

      David E. Anderson

      9 Orotracheal Intubation 41

      David E. Anderson

      10 Nasotracheal Intubation 45

      David E. Anderson

      11 Percutaneous Tracheal Intubation (Also Referred to as Retrograde Tracheal Intubation) 48

      Matt D. Miesner

      Section IV Catheterization 53

      12 Vascular Catheterization—Jugular Vein 55

      Meredyth L. Jones

      13 Vascular Catheterization—Cephalic Vein 61

      Meredyth L. Jones

      14 Vascular Catheterization—Saphenous Vein 63

      Meredyth L. Jones

      15 Vascular Catheterization—Lateral Thoracic Vein 65

      Meredyth L. Jones

      16 Vascular Catheterization—Auricular Artery and Vein 67

      Meredyth L. Jones

      17 Vascular Catheterization—Femoral Artery 69

      Meredyth L. Jones

      18 Intramedullary Cannulation of the Femur for Administration of Parenteral Fluids 71

      David E. Anderson

      19 Intraperitoneal Cannula for Plasma or Fluid Administration 75

      David E. Anderson

      20 Caudal (Sacro-coccygeal) Epidural Anesthesia 78

      Matt D. Miesner

      21 Epidural Catheterization 80

      Matt D. Miesner

      22 Lumbo-Sacral Epidural Anesthesia 85

      Matt D. Miesner

      Section V Head and Neck 89

      23 Anatomical Features of the Head and Neck 91

      David E. Anderson

      24 Dental Examination and Trimming 95

      Meredyth L. Jones

      25 Tooth Extraction—Oral Approach 100

      David E. Anderson

      26 Tooth Extraction—Lateral Approach to Premolars and Molars 105

      David E. Anderson

      27 Examination of the Ear 110

      Matt D. Miesner

      Section VI Skin 115

      28 Anatomical Comments on the Skin 117

      Matt D. Miesner

      29 Skin Scraping 121

      Meredyth L. Jones and Patricia Payne

      30 Skin Biopsy 124

      Meredyth L. Jones

      31 Toenail Trimming 128

      Meredyth L. Jones

      Section VII Respiratory 131

      32 Thorax Anatomy and Auscultation 133

      Matt D. Miesner

      33 Tracheotomy/Tracheostomy 135

      Matt D. Miesner

      34 Field Diagnosis of Choanal Atresia 139

      David E. Anderson

      35 Transtracheal Wash 143

      Matt D. Miesner

      Section VIII Abdomen 147

      36 Anatomical Comments on the Camelid Abdomen 149

      Matt D. Miesner

      37 Abdominal Ultrasound 152

      Matt D. Miesner

      38 Abdominocentesis 157

      Matt D. Miesner

      39 Liver Biopsy 161

      Meredyth L. Jones

      40 First Compartment Paracentesis (Rumenocentesis) and Fluid Evaluation 165

      Meredyth L. Jones

      41 Intubation of the First Forestomach Compartment (“C1” or “Pseudorumen”) 169

      David E. Anderson

      42 Laparotomy—Lateral Approach 173

      David E. Anderson

      43 Laparotomy—Ventral Midline 180

      David E. Anderson

      44 Laparoscopy 186

      David E. Anderson

      45 Creation of Stoma into First Forestomach Compartment (“Rumenostomy”) 191

      David E. Anderson

      Section IX Musculoskeletal 195

      46 Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Ambulation 197

      David E. Anderson

      47 Regional Intravenous Drug Perfusion 200

      Meredyth L. Jones

      Section X Urinary System 203

      48 Urinary Tract Examination and Anatomy 205

      Meredyth L. Jones

      49 Urethral Catheterization 208

      Meredyth L. Jones

      50 Ultrasound of the Urinary System 212

      Matt D. Miesner

      51 Cystocentesis 217

      Meredyth L. Jones

      Section XI Female Genital Anatomy 221

      52 Comments Regarding Female Genital Anatomy 223

      David E. Anderson

      53 Pregnancy Diagnosis 226

      David E. Anderson

      54 Procedure: Vaginoscopy and Uterine Culture 232

      David E. Anderson

      55 Teat and Udder Examination 236

      David E. Anderson

      56 Mastectomy (Udder Amputation) 239

      Matt D. Miesner

      57 Cesarean Section 243

      David E. Anderson

      58 Diagnosis and Management of Uterine Torsion 247

      David E. Anderson

      Section XII Male Genital Anatomy 253

      59 Male Genitalia Anatomical Comments and Breeding Behavior and Soundness 255

      David E. Anderson

      60 Examination of the Penis and Prepuce 258

      David E. Anderson

      61 Examination of Accessory Sex Glands 261

      David E. Anderson

      62 Examination of the Scrotum and Testicles 264

      David E. Anderson

      63 Semen Collection and Evaluation 267

      David E. Anderson

      64 Castration 272

      Meredyth L. Jones

      Section XIII Nervous System 277

      65 Neurological Examination and Anatomy 279

      Meredyth L. Jones and Matt D. Miesner

      66 Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection and Interpretation 283

      Meredyth L. Jones

      Section XIV Ophthalmology 287

      67 Eye Exam 289

      Tracy Miesner and Matt Miesner

      68 Nasolacrimal Duct Cannulation 293

      Meredyth L. Jones

      69 Conjunctivorhinostomy for Alleviation of Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction 295

      David E. Anderson

      70 Ocular Extirpation 298

      David E. Anderson

      71 Subpalpebral Lavage System 301

      Tracy Miesner

      72 Conjunctival Pedicle Graft 305

      Tracy Miesner and Matt Miesner

      Section XV Miscellaneous 309

      73 Blood Transfusion 311

      Meredyth L. Jones

      74 Plasma Transfusion 315

      Meredyth L. Jones

      Index 317

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