Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians

Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians,6th Edition is a comprehensive guide to identifying and understanding animal parasites. It includes clear and concise discussions of the most commonly encountered internal and external parasites, with special emphasis on morphology, life cycle, and important parasites. The book is organized by parasite group and host species, with over 300 full-color photos to help you recognize parasites and parasitic diseases. Step-by-step guidelines are provided for gathering samples and performing lab procedures, and case studies provide the opportunity to apply what you have learned. Coverage of exotics includes detailed images and discussions of the parasites that affect them, and Parasites by Host Species tables summarize the many ways of categorizing parasites. Thorough updates are included throughout the book, and new information on hookworm and heartworm resistance is added.

Format: Spiral bound
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 11 October 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Gain the knowledge you need to Identify and understand animal parasites! Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians,6th Edition features clear and concise discussions of the most commonly encountered internal and external parasites. Chapters are organized by parasite group – including nematodes,cestodes,trematodes,protozoans,arthropods,and leeches – and include a detailed description of the group,with special emphasis on morphology,life cycle,and important parasites. Then in each chapter,material is conveniently organized by host species: dogs,cats,horses,ruminants,swine,birds,lab animals,fish,and reptiles. Written by educators Charles M. Hendrix and Ed Robinson,this full-color, spiral-bound book provides the skills that veterinary technicians need to collect samples,perform lab procedures,and communicate with clients. More than 300 full-color photos help you learn to recognize parasites and parasitic diseases in lab samples. Logical organization of chapters begins with an overview of external parasites,internal parasites,and nematodes,followed by chapters that go into detail of the parasites by host species. Step-by-step guidelines are provided for gathering samples and performing lab procedures,with clear instructions about how to perform the different laboratory techniques used in identifying parasites. Emphasis on life cycles.

Cycles along with high-quality life cycle drawings help you learn to communicate prevention and control strategies to clients. Case studies provide the opportunity to apply what you have learned. Review tools ensure that you master parasitology with all-new multiple-choice questions and VTNE prep questions,as well as matching exercises and questions for thought and discussion at the end of each chapter. Technician s Note boxes call out important information.

Weight: 686g
Dimension: 206 x 237 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323831031
Edition number: 6 ed