Complications of recumbency in new world camelids

Authors
Belknap, EB Larsen, RS Navarre, C Heath, AM Pugh, DG
Citation
Eb. Belknap et al., Complications of recumbency in new world camelids, COMP CONT E, 22(2), 2000, pp. S42-S47
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
COMPENDIUM ON CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THE PRACTICING VETERINARIAN
ISSN journal
01931903 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
S42 - S47
Database
ISI
SICI code
0193-1903(200002)22:2<S42:CORINW>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Recumbency is a common presenting problem in New World camelids and can be the primary clinical sign of gastrointestinal, respiratory, metabolic, neur ologic, musculoskeletal, and septic diseases. Complications associated with recumbency, however, may present a greater problem than does the actual ca use of recumbency. Abnormalities of electrolytes and serum biochemistry are frequently observed in recumbent llamas and alpacas.