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Llama and alpaca neonatal care /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Smith, Bradford B.
Other Authors: Timm, Karen I., Long, Patrick O.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jackson, Calif. : Clay Press, 1996.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Camelids, New World.
Animals, Newborn.
Pregnancy, Animal.
Delivery > veterinary.
Infant, Newborn, Diseases > veterinary.
Animal Husbandry.
Table of Contents:
  • Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy
  • Normal female anatomy
  • Reproductive physiology
  • Fetal weight changes during gestation
  • Duration of gestation
  • Preparation for birth
  • Pregnancy diagnosis
  • Vaccinations and deworming
  • Feeding
  • Birth
  • Stages of labor
  • Dystocias
  • Preparing for an examination
  • Common dystocias
  • Determining cria position
  • Care of the newborn
  • Physiologic and anatomic changes
  • Observation and hands on evaluation
  • Normal well cria care
  • Optional treatments
  • Immunoglobulins (IGG)
  • Problems of the newborn
  • Respiratory problems
  • Treatments
  • Colostrum
  • Supplemental colostrum
  • Types of milk supplements
  • Failure of passive transfer.
  • Care of the dam
  • Placenta
  • Mammary glands
  • Appendix
  • First aid kit
  • Glossary of terms.