Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians
By- Charles Hendrix, DVM, PhD, Professor of Parasitology, Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
- Ed Robinson, BVetMed, MRCVS, PhD, VT
Covering dogs and cats, ruminants, horses, swine, birds, rabbits, laboratory animals, and fish, Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians, 4th Edition features clear and concise discussions of the most commonly encountered internal and external parasites. In full-color, with a convenient spiral binding, this resource offers step-by-step guidelines for collecting samples and performing lab procedures. Comprehensive terminology coverage familiarizes you with the language of parasitology for effective communication with other members of the veterinary team, and the enhanced life cycle coverage helps you educate clients about prevention and control strategies.
Spiral Bound, 416 Pages
Published: August 2011
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-07761-3
Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. The Language of Veterinary Parasitology
2. Parasites That Infect and Infest Domestic Animals
3. Introduction to the Nematodes4. Nematodes That Infect Domestic Animals
5. The Phylum Platyhelminthes, Class Cestoda6. Tapeworms That Parasitize Domestic Animals and Humans
7. The Phylum Platyhelminthes, Class Trematoda8. Trematodes (Flukes) of Animals and Humans
9. The Phylum Acanthocephala10. The Protozoans
11. Common Protozoans that Infect Domestic Animals12. Introduction to the Arthropods
13. Arthropods That Infect and Infest Domestic Animals14. Introduction to the Phylum Arthropoda, Subphylum Pentastomida
15. The Phylum Annelida16. Parasites of Public Health Importance in Veterinary Parasitology
17. Common Laboratory Procedures for Diagnosing Parasitism18. Reference to Common Parasite Ova and Forms Seen in Veterinary Medicine
Appendix: Parasite Reference List by Species and Parasite TypeGlossary
