Handbook of equine parasite control

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Title:

Author:

Reinemeyer, Craig Robert, 1952- author.

ISBN:

9781118364161

9781283592185

9781119382829

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 210 pages) : color illustrations

Contents:

Section 1: Internal parasites and factors affecting their transmission. Biology and life cycles of equine parasites ; Pathology of parasitism and impact on performance ; Environmental factors affecting parasite transmission ; Host factors affecting parasite transmission ; Parasite factors affecting transmission -- Section 2: Principles of equine parasite control. Decreasing parasite transmission by nonchemical means ; Pharmaceutical approaches to parasite control -- Section 3: Diagnosis and assessment of parasitologic information. Diagnostic techniques for equine parasitism ; Detection of anthelmintic resistance ; Evaluating historical information ; Synopsis of evidence-based parasite control -- Section 4: Case histories. Mystery drug ; Pyrantel efficacy evaluation ; Egg count results from Illinois yearlings ; Colic and parasites ; Confinement after deworming ; Abdominal distress in a foal ; Quarantining advice ; Diarrhea and colic ; Foal diarrhea ; Oral lesion ; Skin lesion ; Legal case ; Repeated egg counts ; Repeated colic ; Ivermectin efficacy ; Ten commandments ; Ivermectin egg reappearance ; Name that worm ; Parasite control for yearlings ; Reaction to treatment.

Abstract:

"A must-have guide for any equine veterinarian, this is a practical and concise handbook on the control of equine parasites. It enables you to advise your clients effectively on evidence-based parasite control programs. The first section of the book reviews the basic biology of internal parasites and the factors influencing their transmission. The second section discusses the general principles of parasite control. The third section provides diagnostic and assessment tools for interpreting clinical, historical and laboratory information. Finally the fourth section contains 20 case studies reflecting the full range of parasites and providing detailed answers and discussions, providing you with the opportunity to practice the application of knowledge and illustrating the concepts of modern parasite control. Handbook of Equine Parasite Control is an invaluable companion for equine veterinary practitioners, veterinary students, equine veterinary technicians and nurses, researchers in equine parasitology, horse owners, and farm and stable managers."--Provided by publisher.

Local Note:

John Wiley and Sons

Subject Term:

Horses -- Parasites -- Control.

Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment.

Horse Diseases -- therapy

Parasitic Diseases, Animal -- prevention & control

Chevaux -- Parasites -- Lutte contre.

Chevaux -- Maladies -- Traitement.

NATURE -- Animals -- Horses.

PETS -- Horses -- General.

Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment