Veterinary Entomology: Arthropod Ectoparasites of Veterinary Importance

Veterinary Entomology: Arthropod Ectoparasites

Written by R. Wall and D. Shearer, this textbook provides a practical introduction to arthropod ectoparasites affecting domestic and companion animals. It explores their behaviour, ecology, pathology, clinical effects, diagnosis, and control, with particular attention to mites, fleas, and flies responsible for myiasis. Designed for veterinary students and professionals, it explains the importance of ectoparasite infestations in animal health and veterinary practice.

Key Features

• Arthropod Ectoparasites: Covers important external parasites affecting domestic and companion animals.
• Parasite Identification: Introduces major groups, including mites, fleas, and parasitic flies.
• Behaviour and Ecology: Explains ectoparasite behaviour, development, and relationships with animal hosts.
• Clinical Effects: Examines skin damage, itching, blood loss, myiasis, hypersensitivity, and dermatitis.
• Disease Transmission: Discusses the role of arthropods as vectors of pathogenic organisms.
• Veterinary Diagnosis: Highlights clinical considerations when identifying ectoparasite infestations.
• Control Methods: Explores approaches to managing and preventing external parasite infestations.
• Animal Health Applications: Connects ectoparasite biology with practical veterinary care and animal welfare.
• Accessible Explanations: Presents entomological concepts in a simplified, structured format for non-specialists.
• Further Reading: Includes chapter-specific reading lists to support deeper study and research.