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Medicine and Surgery of South American Camelids: Llama, Alpaca, Vicuna, Guanaco [Hardcover]

Murray E. Fowler (Author)
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“A historically significant, worthy contribution to the veterinary literature. Any clinician who anticipates practice with South American camelids would benefit from having this book in his or her library.” -- Charles J. Sedgwick, Journal of the American Veterinary Medicine Association


“Not just for llama veterinarians but also for the practitioner and zoo veterinarian, tne book offers valuable advice as to the treatment of these unique animals and will be indispensable for anyone involved in South American camelid medicine.” – A Rubel Zurich, Switzerland, Journal of Veterinary Medicine, Series A


“For veterinarians in English-speaking countries these camelids have posed a major problem, as the limited literature on these animals has been largely published in Spanish. … Murray Fowler has bridged this gap magnificently – T. J. Bergin, Australian Veterinary Journal


“Truly a labor of love. There is no comparable book available today.” – LaRue W. Johnson, DVM, PhD, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University

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The finest of the few books on medical care of South American camelids-and the only comprehensive account of the subject-this volume appears here in a new edition expanded to include new topics and some reference to Old World camels, along with llamas, alpacas, vicunas, and guanacos. Here, in updated and augmented form, is the premier text on South American camelids, covering biology, nutrition, management, care and handling, diseases, neonatal care and development, toxicology, congenital and hereditary conditions, and pertinent information about various body systems. It also contains basic information about anatomy and physiology and relates that information to more complex systems and clinical procedures.

Revised by the original author, a recognised expert in the field, this edition includes additional material on nutrition and forage grasses.

As South American camelids become ever more common in zoos, farms, and fields, and the problems of their health and maintenance become ever more pressing, this book will prove an essential tool for veterinary and zoo practitioners and researchers. Owners and breeders may also find it useful.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource for All, Oct 26 1998
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This review is from: Medicine and Surgery of South American Camelids: Llama, Alpaca, Vicuna, Guanaco (Hardcover)
This book is a very thorough, comprehensive resource to South American Camelids. The book reads nicel. Besides being applicable to llama-medicine, many extrapolations can be made to non-domestic hoofstock and wildlife.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST book for all lama owners and lama vets., Jun 19 1998
This review is from: Medicine and Surgery of South American Camelids: Llama, Alpaca, Vicuna, Guanaco (Hardcover)
The second edition of this publication has: > Two new chapters: Conformation and Gaits, and > Disaster and Emergency Management. > A new chapter on reproduction, co-authored with Dr. P. Walter Bravo > Addtional information on nutrition and forage grasses. > More camparative data on Old World camels. The incorporation of research conducted over the past 10 years. > More than 750 illustrations and tables > 2300 references to world literature
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Amazon.com: 4.2 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The only vet oriented lama book available., April 29 1998
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This review is from: Medicine and Surgery of South American Camelids: Llama Alpaca Vicuna Guanaco (Hardcover)
Although the book can be a dificult read for the layman, it is THE book for medical information on lamas. Dr. Fowler has been in the forefront of the llama industry since its inception in this country. This is a must have for your veterinarian if you have a lama of any kind. The only new best thing will be his new edition due to be out soon. (Lama is the genus, such as alpaca, vicuna, llama is the particular animal)

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4.0 out of 5 stars VERY THOROUGH, Aug 18 2006
By C. Salerno "alpaca lover" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Medicine and Surgery of South American Camelids: Llama, Alpaca, Vicuna, Guanaco (Hardcover)
I am a relatively new alpaca breeder with lots of questions. This book answers many of my more detailed questions and gives good resource references that are current. The appropriate health care of alpacas has a lot of controversy, but this book is objective in presenting the data. The reading is easy and once I started reading a topic I had to finish the chapter. I believe that everyone in the alpaca business should have a chance to review this book and use it as needed.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST book for all lama owners and lama vets., Jun 19 1998
By sdflama@bewellnet.com Ronald C. Hinds - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Medicine and Surgery of South American Camelids: Llama, Alpaca, Vicuna, Guanaco (Hardcover)
The second edition of this publication has: > Two new chapters: Conformation and Gaits, and > Disaster and Emergency Management. > A new chapter on reproduction, co-authored with Dr. P. Walter Bravo > Addtional information on nutrition and forage grasses. > More camparative data on Old World camels. The incorporation of research conducted over the past 10 years. > More than 750 illustrations and tables > 2300 references to world literature
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