Llamas And Alpacas

Author : Chris Cebra,David E. Anderson,Ahmed Tibary,Robert J. Van Saun,LaRue Willard Johnson
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 808 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323242912

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Llama and Alpaca Care - E-Book by Chris Cebra,David E. Anderson,Ahmed Tibary,Robert J. Van Saun,LaRue Willard Johnson Pdf

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,Meredyth L. Jones,Matt D. Miesner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118602430

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Veterinary Techniques for Llamas and Alpacas by David E. Anderson,Meredyth L. Jones,Matt D. Miesner Pdf

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 : Christina Leaf
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781648342899

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Llama or Alpaca? by Christina Leaf Pdf

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 : Marty McGee Bennett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Alpaca
ISBN : CORNELL:31924105311918

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Llamas & Alpacas as a Metaphor for Life by Marty McGee Bennett Pdf

Author : Sue Weaver
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781935484929

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Llamas and Alpacas by Sue Weaver Pdf

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 : Ellis M. Reed
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Alpaca
ISBN : 1503835936

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Llamas and Alpacas by Ellis M. Reed Pdf

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.

Author : Christina Leaf
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781618915757

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Llama or Alpaca? by Christina Leaf Pdf

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 : Gina Bromage
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781847975829

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Llamas and Alpacas by Gina Bromage Pdf

As well as being adorable animals with a thick, warm fleece, llamas and alpacas are also intelligent, discerning, curious and sociable. In addition they are docile, gentle and easily trained. Natural grazers and browsers, they keep down hedges and pastures, they rarely challenge even the most pathetic fencing unless they are frightened, or in love. They require very little supplementary feed, live outside all year round, are generally hardy, healthy and happy. Llamas and Alpacas - A Guide to Management contains all the basic information required in order to keep these animals successfully and provides an invaluable insight into what keeping llamas and alapacas involves in terms of resources, housing, equipment and skills. It assumes no prior knowledge of llamas and alpacas, nor the husbandry of other domesticated species, and is ideal for the uninitiated as well as being a comprehensive reference source for the established camelid keeper. The book contains chapters that deal with land and housing, nutrition, husbandry and welfare, fleece evaluation, fleece marketing, animal assessment and showing, breeding, birth, the care of the newborn and common health problems.Designed to be a husbandry handbook, it aims to cover the basic knowledge required to keep llamas and alpacas successfully. It assumes no prior knowledge of llamas and alpacas, nor the husbandry of other domesticated species, and is ideal for the completely uninitiated, as well as being a useful source of first reference for the established camelid keeper. Superbly illustrated with 183 colour photographs and 23 diagrams and drawings. Gina Bromage is an experienced veterinary surgeon who keeps alpacas.

Author : Graham R. Duncanson
Publisher : CABI
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781800623552

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Veterinary Treatment of Llamas and Alpacas, 2nd Edition by Graham R. Duncanson Pdf

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 : Gautama Buddha
Publisher : Mango
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1642500194

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Zen Llamas (and Alpacas) by Gautama Buddha Pdf

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 : Tamra Orr
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534148765

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Alpaca or Llama by Tamra Orr Pdf

Some animals look so alike, it's difficult to tell which is which! The Alpaca or Llama book in the Which Is Which? series helps readers discover the similarities and differences between alpacas and llamas. Focused on 21st Century content, the Which Is Which? series encourages readers to ask questions, think more critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, and author biography.

Author : Clare Hoffmann,Ingrid Asmus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Llamas
ISBN : OCLC:811225736

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Caring for Llamas & Alpacas by Clare Hoffmann,Ingrid Asmus Pdf

Author : Jenny Kellett
Publisher : Bellanova Books
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2023-05-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9786192640804

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Llamas & Alpacas The Ultimate Llama & Alpaca Book by Jenny Kellett Pdf

"Discover the fascinating world of llamas & alpacas!" Do your kids love llamas and alpacas? In The Ultimate Llama and Alpaca Book, non-fiction author Jenny Kellett gives you only the best llama and alpaca facts that kids aged 9+ will love. With over 100 incredible facts, gorgeous hi-res photos, and a fun BONUS word search available in the print version, children will be completely immersed and fascinated by the exciting world of llamas and alpacas in this interactive book for kids. In recent years, llamas have become a huge part of popular culture and have melted the hearts of kids and adults around the world. Now, you can learn more about where they come from, what they do daily, and many other fun and interesting facts. Llama and Alpaca Facts Sample: Did you know? * As well as llamas and alpacas, there are two species of non-domesticated lamoids (the collective term for all animals in this family). * Llamas have attached tongues, meaning they can't stick them out! * Baby llamas and alpacas are called crias, which means baby in Spanish. You'll find these facts and many more in this illustrated book for kids. With over 20 stunning llama and alpaca photos, even early readers will enjoy The Ultimate Llama and Alpaca Book - as well as adults! Perfect for teaching children to read, while letting them learn about the fascinating world of lamoids, it is ideal for long car journeys and bedtime reading.

Author : Clare Hoffman,Ingrid Asmus
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Llama & Alpaca Assn
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0962276820

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Caring for Llamas & Alpacas by Clare Hoffman,Ingrid Asmus Pdf

Author : Jenny Kellett
Publisher : Bellanova Books
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-28
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Llamas & Alpacas: The Ultimate Books by Jenny Kellett Pdf

Do your kids love llamas and alpacas? In The Ultimate Llama and Alpaca Book, non-fiction author Jenny Kellett gives you only the best llama and alpaca facts that kids will love. With over 100 incredible facts, gorgeous hi-res photos, and a fun BONUS word search available in the print version, children will be completely immersed and fascinated by the exciting world of llamas and alpacas in this interactive book for kids. In recent years, llamas have become a huge part of popular culture and have melted the hearts of kids and adults around the world. Now, you can learn more about where they come from, what they do every day and lots of other fun and interesting facts. Llama and Alpaca Facts Sample Did you know? As well as llamas and alpacas, there are two species of non-domesticated lamoids (the collective term for all animals in this family). Llamas have attached tongues, meaning they can't stick them out! Baby llamas and alpacas are called crias, which means baby in Spanish. You'll find these facts and many more in this illustrated book for kids. With over 20 stunning llama and alpaca photos, even early readers will enjoy The Ultimate Llama and Alpaca Book for Kids- as well as adults! Perfect for teaching children to read, while letting them learn about the fascinating world of lamoids, it is ideal for long car journeys and bedtime reading. Scroll up and click Buy Now and help your child become a lamoid expert in no time!