Surgery of the Gastrointestinal Tract in Camelids

Part 1

Authors

  • Kenneth D. Newman Private practice, Ontario, Canada
  • David E. Anderson Agricultural Practices, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20094266

Keywords:

colic, camelids, llamas, alpacas, South American, lesions, abdominal pain, behavior, activity, anatomy, physiology, diseases

Abstract

South American camelids (llamas, alpacas) may represent a significant financial investment for the owner, but they are viewed most commonly a.s pets, companions, or valued friends. Veterinarians should be aware of potential life-threatening lesions associated with the acute abdomen (colic). Camelids demonstrate clinical signs of abdominal pain similar to those seen in true-ruminants (depression, recumbency, abnormal posture) and horses (kicking at the abdomen, rolling). Clinicians working with camelids must become familiar with the normal activity, anatomy, physiology, and diseases common to these interesting patients.

Author Biography

David E. Anderson, Agricultural Practices, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506

Professor and Head

Cover image of the 42nd Conference Proceedings: Cattle grazing in a spring field along the horizon. In the foreground, one brown cow with a triangle marking and ear tags is posing. Yellow background.

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Published

2009-09-10

Issue

2009

Section

AABP & AASRP Sessions

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