Veterinary Clinical Parasitology, 7th Edition

by Anne M. Zajac; Gary A. Conboy

• ISBN13: 9780813817347
• ISBN10: 081381734X
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

For veterinarians and veterinary technicians involved in the diagnosis of parasitism in animals, this book has become essential reading. As with the 6th edition, the 7th edition of Veterinary Clinical Parasitology has been prepared under the auspices of the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP) and focuses on morphologic identification of parasites of domestic animals. The various techniques described provide an accurate and cost-effective means of diagnosing parasitic infections in animals. The 7th edition has been expanded significantly to include additional globally important parasites. Extra text material has been added for each parasite to indicate its distribution, life cycle, and importance, and the illustrations are now in color to aid diagnosis. Key features: * User-friendly layout for quick reference * Includes over 400 color photographs * Expanded parasite coverage * Includes contributions from many AAVP members

Author Biography

Anne M. Zajac, DVM, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia.

Gary A. Conboy, DVM, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Pathobiology and Microbiology at Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Price Edward Island, Canada.

Table of Contents

Fecal Examination In The Diagnosis Of Parasitism

Collection of Fecal Samples Fecal Exam Procedures Use of the Microscope

Techniques for Evaluation of Strongylid Nematodes in Grazing Animals

Identification of Adult Worms

Parasites of Domestic Animals

Dogs and Cats

Ruminants and Camelids

Horses

Swine

Birds

Rodents and Rabbits

Reptiles

Detection of Protozoan and Helminth Parasites in the Urinary, Reproductive and Integumentary Systems

Techniques for Parasite Recovery

Urinary System Parasites

Reproductive System Parasites

Integumentary System

Detection of Parasites in the Blood

Immunologic Detection of Blood Parasites

Microscopic Examination of Blood for Protozoan Parasites

Microscopic Examination of Blood for Nematode Parasites

Blood Parasites of Domestic Animals

Diagnosis of Arthropod Parasites

Subclass Acari (Mites and Ticks)

Mite Identification

Tick Identification

Class Insecta

Lice (Orders Anoplura and Mallophaga)

Fleas (Order Siphonaptera)

Flies (Order Diptera)

Other Insects

Parasites of Fish

References

Index

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