Download or read book Medicine and Surgery of Camelids written by Murray Fowler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-07-26 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.