Llama - sedation and anaesthesia

Increasing is the number of Llamas (Llama glama) referred to veterinarians for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures which frequently require sedation or anaesthesia. Much of the knowledge concerning sedation and anaesthesia o f domesticated ruminants and horses can be applied ro sedate or anaesthetis e a llama, A variety of considerations remain special for the llama. The ar ticle reviews all aspects of today's knowledge about sedation and anaesthes ia of llamas.