{"product_id":"large-animal-parasitology-procedures-for-veterinary-technicians-isbn-9780470959022","title":"Large Animal Parasitology Procedures for Veterinary Technicians","description":"\u003cb\u003eLarge Animal Parasitology Procedures for Veterinary Technicians\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eComprehensive illustrated reference on parasitic nematodes, cestodes, coccidian oocysts and trematode egg recoveries, identification, and enumeration with treatment strategies for five separate categories of animal patients \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLarge Animal Parasitology Procedures for Veterinary Technicians \u003c\/i\u003eillustrates, in detail, the most sensitive diagnostic procedure for internal parasites of domestic animals using the Modified Wisconsin Sugar Flotation Method. With step-by-step pictures and bullet-point instructions, this text discusses sample collection and storage techniques, as well as the strengths and weaknesses inherent to other commonly used tests. Potential sources for infection, the seasonality of the infection, possible environmental recontamination, and control strategies are all covered in detail, with suggestions to prevent reoccurrences.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParasites of the equine, large and small ruminants (including alpaca), swine, poultry and hoofed wildlife patients are included, with full color images for quick identification, an assessment of life cycle stage, and discussion of zoonotic potential. Each species section is heavily illustrated with comparative images to aid the technician in quickly identifying the parasite and life cycle stage.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLarge Animal Parasitology Procedures for Veterinary Technicians\u003c\/i\u003e, readers can find information on:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe definition and economic importance of parasitisms, details on the epidemiology of parasitic enteritis, including basics of protozoology, helminthology, and overall applied veterinary parasitology \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample collection and shipment of specimens, including collection, storage, examinations, and interpretations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFecal examination using the Modified Wisconsin Sugar Flotation method, compared with gross examination, smear, sedimentation, and other flotation techniques, plus a fluke egg recovery technique and the Baermann technique for lungworm larvae recovery \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal parasite diagnosis and worm egg recoveries, descriptions and pictures of nematode parasite eggs (as well as coccidia oocysts), plus tapeworm eggs and fluke egg descriptions and photos for a variety of host animals \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIllustrating commonly used diagnostic tests in veterinary parasitology, with step-by-step instructions for accuracy, \u003ci\u003eLarge Animal Parasitology Procedures for Veterinary Technicians \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential reference for veterinary technicians and veterinary technician students dealing with domestic animals, including horses, ruminants, swine, poultry, and hoofed wildlife. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction to Large Animal Parasitology Procedures for Veterinary Technicians 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGastrointestinal Parasitism Can be Categorized into Four Distinct Periods of Development 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarly Larvae Development and Translation Period 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ingestion and Infective Prepatent Period 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Inhibition or Arrested Development Phase 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Patent Period 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Modified Wisconsin Sugar Flotation Method 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandard Operating Procedure for the “Modified Wisconsin Sugar Flotation Technique” 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpretation of Fecal Worm Egg Counts in Sheep, Goats, and Camelids Using the Modified Wisconsin Sugar Flotation Technique 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Assessment for Sheep, Goats, and Camelids Based on Fecal Worm Egg Counts 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Parasites in Beef Cattle 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Deworming Entails More than Simply Applying a Dewormer 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Economics of an Aggressive Deworming Program 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpretation of Fecal Worm Egg Counts in Cattle Using “The Modified Wisconsin Sugar Flotation Technique” 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFecal Egg Count Reduction Test (FECRT) 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduct Profile of Fenbendazole (Safe-Guard®\/Panacur® – Merck Animal Health) 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment Timing 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGastrointestinal and Lungworm Parasites Found in Beef Cattle 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStomach (Abomasal) Worms 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntestinal Nematode Parasites 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntestinal Cestode Parasites (Cattle Tapeworms) 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCattle Lungworm (Dictyocaulus viviparous) 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrematodes Parasites (Liver Flukes) 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtozoan Parasites of Cattle 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Parasites in Dairy Cattle 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetection is Foremost in the Economic Analysis 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGastrointestinal and Lung Parasite Infections Found in Dairy Cattle (See Figure 4.8) 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStomach Worms 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntestinal Nematode Parasites 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntestinal Cestode Parasites (Cattle Tapeworms) 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCattle Lungworm (Dictyocaulus Viviparous) 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrematodes Parasites (Liver Flukes) 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtozoan Parasites of Cattle 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Factors and Production Losses Caused by Gastrointestinal Parasitism 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Many Parasites are Needed to Cause Clinical Disease? 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLevel of Efficiency Can Affect Production Losses 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVariation in Parasites Numbers and Levels of Contamination Rates Exists 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAge and Management Variations Affect Parasite Buildup in Animals 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding How Gastrointestinal Parasites Affect Lactating Dairy Cows 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring Dairy Herds for Gastrointestinal Parasite Infections 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery Herd is Different when it Comes to Internal Parasitic Infections 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Following are Guidelines to Determine Parasite Exposure of a Dairy Herd Based on Animal Management 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining a Comprehensive “Parasite Fecal Check” of the Herd Can be Important 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduction Losses Due to Gastrointestinal Parasites 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeasonal Control of Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections in Dairy Operations 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Parasites in Equine 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGastrointestinal Nematode Parasites Affect Horses in Many Ways 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParasites Develop Differently in Horses than in Cattle 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParasite Resistance to Dewormers has Become a Major Problem 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Seasonal Transmission of Parasites in the Horse 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeasonal Control of Parasites in Horses Can be Achieved by Reducing Parasite Contamination from the Environment 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Recommendations for Strategic Timed Deworming for the Season Control of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Horses 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Two-Year Study Demonstrating the Value of Strategic Deworming to Reduce Environment Contamination was Conducted in Nevada 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquine Dewormers 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFecal Monitoring is the Best Way to Determine Whether Treatment is Effective 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Major Gastrointestinal Nematode Parasites of Horses are 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Notable Internal Parasites of the Horse 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview of Internal Nematode Parasite of Horses 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Parasites 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuide for Interpretation of Fecal Worm Egg Counts in Horses Using “The Modified Wisconsin Sugar Flotation Technique” 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Assessment for Equine Based on Fecal Worm Egg Counts 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInhibited Small Strongyles Cause Problems with Worm Egg Count Interpretations 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Parasites of Swine 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLarge Roundworms (Ascaris suum) 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosis in Lungs 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosis in Liver 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosis in the Feces 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhipworms (Trichuris suis) 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosis in the Cecum 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosis in the Feces 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThreadworms (Strongyloides ramsoni) 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosis in the Feces 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment Guidelines 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNodular Worms (Oesophagostomum dentatum) 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosis in the Large Intestine 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosis in the Feces 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment Guidelines 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Development and Buildup of Parasitism within a Swine Operation Depends on Many Factors 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials and Methods for Fecal Sampling 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecific Sample Instructions 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFecal Worm Egg Count Interpretation and Whole Herd Deworming Guidelines 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment to Control Parasitism and Reduce Parasite Future Contamination in a Facility 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Parasite Data for Swine Clients 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Parasites in Small Ruminants 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Deworming for Small Ruminants 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase I: “0–3–6–9” Spring Dewormings 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase II – Fall Cleanup Deworming 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFecal Monitoring is the Best Way to Determine Whether Treatment is Effective 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpretation of Fecal Worm Egg Counts in Small Ruminants Using the Modified Wisconsin Sugar Flotation Technique 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Assessment for Sheep, Goats, and Camelids Based on Fecal Worm Egg Counts 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGastrointestinal and Lung Parasite Infections Found in Small Ruminants 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStomach Worms 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntestinal Nematode Parasites 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntestinal Cestode (Tapeworm) Parasites (Moniezia expansa and Moniezia benedeni) 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrematodes Parasites (Liver Flukes) 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtozoan Parasites of Small Ruminants 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Parasites of Hoofed Wildlife 309\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGastrointestinal Nematode Parasites are Important to Wildlife 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParasite Life Cycles 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransmission of Parasites 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControl of Parasites in the Wild 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDewormer for Hoofed Wildlife 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescription and Dosage Rate 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimating Herd Size and Required Dose 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Wildlife Deworming Program 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Modified Wisconsin Sugar Fecal Exam (see Figure 8.11) Plus a Submission Form (See Figure 8.12) and a Picture of the Most Common Eggs Found with Hoofed Wildlife Fecal Samples (See Figure 8.13) 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpretation of Fecal Worm Egg Counts in Hoofed Wildlife Using the Modified Wisconsin Sugar Flotation Technique 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Assessment for Hoofed Wildlife Based on Fecal Worm Egg Counts 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGastrointestinal and Lung Parasite Infections Found in Small Ruminants and Hoofed Wildlife 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStomach Worms 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntestinal Parasites 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 335\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDonald H. Bliss, PhD (Veterinary Parasitologist), \u003c\/b\u003e owns and operates a parasite diagnostic laboratory (MidAmerica Ag Research) in Verona, Wisconsin, USA.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eComprehensive illustrated reference on parasitic nematodes, cestodes, coccidian oocysts and trematode egg recoveries, identification, and enumeration with treatment strategies for five separate categories of animal patients \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLarge Animal Parasitology Procedures for Veterinary Technicians \u003c\/i\u003eillustrates, in detail, the most sensitive diagnostic procedure for internal parasites of domestic animals using the Modified Wisconsin Sugar Flotation Method. With step-by-step pictures and bullet-point instructions, this text discusses sample collection and storage techniques, as well as the strengths and weaknesses inherent to other commonly used tests. Potential sources for infection, the seasonality of the infection, possible environmental recontamination, and control strategies are all covered in detail, with suggestions to prevent reoccurrences.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParasites of the equine, large and small ruminants (including alpaca), swine, poultry and hoofed wildlife patients are included, with full color images for quick identification, an assessment of life cycle stage, and discussion of zoonotic potential. Each species section is heavily illustrated with comparative images to aid the technician in quickly identifying the parasite and life cycle stage.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLarge Animal Parasitology Procedures for Veterinary Technicians\u003c\/i\u003e, readers can find information on:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe definition and economic importance of parasitisms, details on the epidemiology of parasitic enteritis, including basics of protozoology, helminthology, and overall applied veterinary parasitology \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample collection and shipment of specimens, including collection, storage, examinations, and interpretations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFecal examination using the Modified Wisconsin Sugar Flotation method, compared with gross examination, smear, sedimentation, and other flotation techniques, plus a fluke egg recovery technique and the Baermann technique for lungworm larvae recovery \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal parasite diagnosis and worm egg recoveries, descriptions and pictures of nematode parasite eggs (as well as coccidia oocysts), plus tapeworm eggs and fluke egg descriptions and photos for a variety of host animals \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIllustrating commonly used diagnostic tests in veterinary parasitology, with step-by-step instructions for accuracy, \u003ci\u003eLarge Animal Parasitology Procedures for Veterinary Technicians \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential reference for veterinary technicians and veterinary technician students dealing with domestic animals, including horses, ruminants, swine, poultry, and hoofed wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989509456101,"sku":"NP9780470959022","price":77.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470959022.jpg?v=1761784391","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/large-animal-parasitology-procedures-for-veterinary-technicians-isbn-9780470959022","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}