Llamas And Alpacas

Author : Chris Cebra
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 032324291X
Total Pages : 808 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Llama and Alpaca Care - E-Book written by Chris Cebra and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-02-15 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for the mixed practice large animal veterinarian, veterinary students, and camelid caretakers alike, Llama and Alpaca Care covers all major body systems, herd health, physical examination, nutrition, reproduction, surgery, anesthesia, and multisystem diseases of llamas and alpacas. Written by world-renowned camelid specialists and experts in the field, this comprehensive and uniquely global text offers quick access to the most current knowledge in this area. With coverage ranging from basic maintenance such as restraint and handling to more complex topics including anesthesia and surgery, this text provides the full range of knowledge required for the management of llamas and alpacas. "..an essential text for anyone working with South American camelids." Reviewed by Claire E. Whitehead on behalf of Veterinary Record, July 2015 Over 500 full-color images provide detailed, highly illustrated coverage of all major body systems, physical examination, nutrition, anesthesia, fluid therapy, multisystem diseases, and surgical disorders. World-renowned camelid experts and specialists in the field each bring a specific area of expertise for a uniquely global text. Comprehensive herd health content includes handling techniques, vaccinations, biosecurity, and protecting the herd from predators. Coverage of anesthesia and analgesia includes the latest information on pharmacokinetics of anesthetic drugs, chemical restraint, injectable and inhalation anesthesia, neuroanesthesia, and pain management. Reproduction section contains information on breeding management, lactation, infertility, and embryo transfer. Nutrition information offers detailed nutritional requirements and discusses feeding management systems and feeding behavior.

Author : David E. Anderson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118602439
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Veterinary Techniques for Llamas and Alpacas written by David E. Anderson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veterinary Techniques for Llamas and Alpacas provides a step-by-step guide to performing procedures in llamas and alpacas. Organized by body system, the book presents concise, visually oriented information to enable clinicians to treat these animals with confidence. With coverage ranging from basic maintenance such as restraint and catheterization to more complex procedures such as minimally invasive surgery, Veterinary Techniques for Llamas and Alpacas describes the full range of techniques required for the medical management of these species. Each procedure is described in detail, with a consistent format for ease of use and accompanying photographs to illustrate the concepts described. A companion website offers videos of many of the procedures discussed in the book. Veterinary Techniques for Llamas and Alpacas is an essential resource for any veterinarian or technical staff member treating South American camelid patients.

Author : Marty McGee Bennett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Llamas & Alpacas as a Metaphor for Life written by Marty McGee Bennett and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sue Weaver
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1935484923
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Llamas and Alpacas written by Sue Weaver and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has never been a better time to add a few camelid comrades to your camp;and in Llamas and Alpacas, author and expert Sue Weaver shows you just how to make it happen! With color photos, advice from experienced breeders and farmers, and a comprehensive appendix on common maladies, you'll learn the ins and outs of buying and caring for these remarkable creatures;and delight in what they can do for you in returns!The Hobby Farms livestock care manuals will help both experienced and novice hobby farmers realize their own dreams of life on the farm - for pleasure and profit.

Author : Christina Leaf
Publisher : Bellwether Media
ISBN 13 : 1648342892
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Llama or Alpaca? written by Christina Leaf and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Llamas and alpacas can be hard to tell apart. But between face shape and hair length, these human helpers have subtle traits that make them unique! Side-by-side comparisons support simple text and stunning photos to help readers identify these Andean animals.

Author : Graham R. Duncanson
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 1800623550
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Veterinary Treatment of Llamas and Alpacas, 2nd Edition written by Graham R. Duncanson and published by CABI. This book was released on 2023-08-14 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Llamas and alpacas are a globally expanding area of interest in the farming world, and in the UK alone now number over 50,000. As such, there is an urgent need to provide up-to-date, specific information on these animals. Kept as pets, stud animals, livestock guardians, and farmed for fibre and meat, national herds continue to grow and are an increasingly frequent presentation for large animal vets. This book provides practical, everyday veterinary advice on common conditions and surgical procedures. With medical and surgical options arranged by body system for easy reference, this book is an important tool for any veterinarian to have at their disposal. It also provides an approachable and practical resource for students of veterinary medicine and animal production.

Author : Bradford Bixby Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780964661837
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Llama and Alpaca Neonatal Care written by Bradford Bixby Smith and published by . This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Clare Hoffman
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Llama & Alpaca Assn
ISBN 13 : 9780962276828
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Caring for Llamas & Alpacas written by Clare Hoffman and published by Rocky Mountain Llama & Alpaca Assn. This book was released on 1996 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gautama Buddha
Publisher : Mango
ISBN 13 : 9781642500196
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Zen Llamas (and Alpacas) written by Gautama Buddha and published by Mango. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspirational Llamas and Alpacas Readers of Start with Why, You Are Here and Whatever You Are, Be A Good One will love the quotes and teachings of Zen Llamas (and Alpacas) Advice from Zen Leaders: Join some cuddly llamas for encouragement from Buddhist teachers like Thich Nhat Hahn and the Buddha himself in Zen Llamas (and Alpacas). Don't let the adorable alpacas fool you--they have plenty of mindfulness wisdom to share in the form of quotes and verses. These timeless verses will continue to be helpful and relevant to your life for years to come. Daily Mindfulness: Meditate along with these verses daily. Learn from the lovely llama to be true in body and mind. If you appreciated the mindfulness encouragement from Peace Is Every Step, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching and Together Is Better, you will love the quotes in Zen Llamas (and Alpacas). Let your inner Zen Llama guide you to enlightenment.

Author : Ellis M. Reed
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781503835931
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Llamas and Alpacas written by Ellis M. Reed and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the similarities between llamas and alpacas, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like face shape, temperament, and wool texture can be used to identify these South American farm animals. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index.