Llama and Alpaca Care: The Ultimate Veterinary & Caretaker Reference

When you need to go beyond the basics, this is the book that delivers.

Whether you are a large animal veterinarian, a veterinary student, or a dedicated camelid caretaker who wants the most thorough and authoritative reference available, this extraordinary hardcover volume is an absolute must-have. At 789 pages of expertly written, meticulously researched content, this is quite simply the most comprehensive llama and alpaca care resource ever published.

Written by a team of world-renowned camelid specialists and experts from around the globe, this uniquely comprehensive text covers the full spectrum of llama and alpaca care — from everyday handling and restraint all the way through complex topics including anesthesia, surgery, and multisystem diseases. Every major body system is covered in depth, along with herd health management, physical examination techniques, nutrition, and reproduction.

Quick-access formatting means you can find the information you need fast — whether you are in the middle of a routine wellness check or facing a complex medical situation that requires immediate answers.

If the "Caring for Llamas & Alpacas" guide is the book every owner should have on their shelf, this is the book every serious caretaker and veterinary professional needs in their library. Authoritative, global in scope, and packed with the most current knowledge available — this is the reference you will turn to for years to come.

Hardcover. 789 pages.