Chapters include anatomy, physiology, stages of labor, dystocias, care and problems of the newborn and dam. Also includes items for first aid kit and glossary of terms. Cartoons by Kathleen McLeod.
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There is a gentle, nurturing attitude inside this book. Just as a llama mama would nurture her young cria, the reader is guided and watched over with an absence of pushy dominance. Continuing with this metaphor, it would be safe to say that the language and structure of this wonderful book speaks to us as a mother camelid would - softly, from a distance, alert to everything, guiding with confidence and yet ready to respond immediately when the situation signals danger. -- Francei Greth-Peto
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Brad Smith: Brad has been a faculty member in the Oregon State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, since 1983 when he moved to Corvallis after finishing his DVM and PhD at the University of Illinois. While his research in Illinois involved pigs, it did not take him long after moving to Oregon to discover that llamas and alpacas were much nicer to work with and certainly smelled better than pigs. Since then he has developed the OSU llama and alpaca research program and the university camelid research herd. Brad is a graduate of Pomona College, San Diego State university, and the University of Illinois.
Karen Timm: After graduating from University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1968, Karen worked as a mixed animal practitioner until 1977 when she returned to graduate school and completed a residency in laboratory animal medicine. being a glutton for punishment she stayed on at U.C. Davis and completed her PhD in anatomy. Since moving to Corvallis, Oregon in 1983 she has been teaching anatomy as well as strange beasty medicine (hamsters, gerbils, fish, exotics, etc) in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University. For the past 10 years she has been working on anatomic problems of llamas and alpacas.
Pat Long: Pat is a mixed animal practitioner living in Corvallis, Oregon. Shortly after moving to Corvallis in 1982 after a 5 year stint in the U.S. Army, he began to work with llamas. Since then the number of llamas and alpacas in his practice. Pat is a 1976 graduate of the Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine.
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A must have for anyone breeding alpacas,
By Cynthia M. Lavan, Chase Tavern Farm Alpacas (Bowdoin, Maine United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Llama and Alpaca Neonatal Care (Spiral-bound)
As an alpaca breeder for seven years, I still use this book as a reference guide and highly recommend it to folks who might be interested in breeding alpacas. It covers a wide range of topics with great illustrations and facts, from what signs of labor to look for to how to care for the newborn cria and don't forget the dam, after she delivers. Know that everything listed and described might not happen, but is a nice presentation and helpful resource to have besides your vet. If your vet is new to camelids, its a great reference source for them as well.
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Very necessary information any llama or alpaca breeder needs. Cartoons are a happy inclusion. Probably will save many cria's lives, and breeders a lot of confusion and worry. Cannot too highly recommend this book.
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