Book Details
Orange Code:94093
Paperback:248 pages
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1. Biology and Life Cycles of Equine Parasites2. Pathology of Parasitism and Impact on Performance3. Environmental Factors Affecting Parasite Transmission4. Host Factors Affecting Parasite Transmission5. Parasite Factors Affecting Parasite Transmission6. Decreasing Parasite Transmission by Non‐chemical Means7. Pharmaceutical Approaches to Parasite Control8. Anthelmintic Resistance9. Diagnostic Techniques10. Detection of Anthelmintic Resistance11. Evaluating Historical Information12. Synopsis of Evidence‐Based Parasite Control13. Case Histories
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Handbook of Equine Parasite Control, Second Edition offers a thorough revision to this practical manual of parasitology in the horse. Incorporating new information and diagnostic knowledge throughout, it adds five new sections, new information on computer simulation methods, and new maps to show the spread of anthelmintic resistance. The book also features 30 new high-quality figures and expanded information on parasite occurrence and epidemiology, new diagnostics, treatment strategies, clinical significance of infections, anthelmintic resistance, and environmental persistence. This second edition of Handbook of Equine Parasite Control brings together all the details needed to appropriately manage parasites in equine patients and support discussions between horse owners and their veterinarians. It offers comprehensive coverage of internal parasites and factors affecting their transmission; principles of equine parasite control; and diagnosis and assessment of parasitologic information. Additionally, the book provides numerous new case histories, covering egg count results from yearlings, peritonitis and parasites, confinement and deworming, quarantine advice, abdominal distress in a foal, and more. A clear and concise user-friendly guide to equine parasite control for veterinary practitioners and students Fully updated with new knowledge and diagnostic methods throughout Features brand new case studies Presents 30 new high-quality figures, including new life-cycle charts Provides maps to show the spread of anthelmintic resistance Handbook of Equine Parasite Control is an essential guide for equine practitioners, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians dealing with parasites in the horse.
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