Parasitism and Parasitic Control in Animals: Strategies for the Developing World

Your Comprehensive Guide to Parasitism and Parasitic Control in Animals

This book brings together all the details needed to appropriately manage parasites in domestic animals. It provides comprehensive coverage of parasites, factors affecting their transmission, principles of parasite control, diagnosis, and assessment of parasitological information, starting with an overview of the fundamentals of parasitism.

Key Features

• Effective Control Methods: The text covers a range of methods for effective parasite control, including chemotherapy, nutrition, pasture management, selective breeding, and vaccination.
• Drug Resistance Focus: It considers drug resistance and the challenges posed by parasitic infections, providing up-to-date information on mitigation strategies.
• Broad Species Coverage: It includes cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, horses, donkeys, dogs, cats, poultry, pigs, and fish, as well as wild animals in the context of intermediate hosts, vectors, or as reservoirs of infection.
• Clinical Resources: With numerous new case histories and maps showing the spread of anthelmintic resistance, this textbook is an essential guide for veterinary practitioners, students, and technicians.
• Zoonotic Importance: It begins with an overview of the fundamentals of parasitism, including a review of the parasites of zoonotic importance.
• Global Relevance: An invaluable resource for anyone working with these parasites, particularly in developing countries.