{"product_id":"veterinary-clinical-parasitology-isbn-9781119300779","title":"Veterinary Clinical Parasitology","description":"\u003cb\u003eNew edition of the market-leading benchtop reference on the diagnosis of internal and external parasites in animals, including expanded coverage of parasites of reptiles, birds, and other exotic species\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eVeterinary Clinical Parasitology, 9th Edition, allows for a quick and accurate reference to internal and external parasites found in a wide variety of domestic animals and laboratory animal host species. Focusing on the tests and information most relevant to daily veterinary practice, this classic benchtop manual contains a wealth of high-quality images to assist readers in diagnosing parasitic disease and identifying and treating relevant parasites. Contributions by leading experts in veterinary pathobiology and parasitology cover fecal examination for the diagnosis of parasitism, detection of parasites in the blood, diagnosis of arthropod parasites, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe latest edition contains fully revised material throughout, including new and expanded information on immunodiagnostic and molecular diagnostic tests, additional parasite-specific material on the benefits and limitations of different test modalities, and increased coverage of reptiles, birds, and other exotic and laboratory animals. New sections include up-to-date information on anthelmintics, antiprotozoals, and other antiparasitic drugs, and challenging case studies that provide insights on situations where identification of parasites is especially difficult. Published under the auspices of the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP), this indispensable clinical manual:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes accurate and cost-effective techniques for diagnosiing parasitic infections in animals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents clear and concise information on the distribution, life cycle, and significance of each parasite covered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains hundreds of color clinical images to enable rapid picture-matching and aid in diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a spiral-bound format that allows the book to lie flat on the benchtop, ideal for regular use in daily practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures revised content throughout, including new chapters and images, an improved format, an enhanced color scheme, and an updated companion website\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eVeterinary Clinical Parasitology, 9th Edition is an essential resource for practicing veterinarians, veterinary technicians, diagnosticians, researchers, and students in need of a timely and efficient reference on morphologic identification of parasites in different animal species.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthors xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Fecal Examination for the Diagnosis of Parasitism \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollection of Fecal Samples 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStorage and Shipment of Fecal Samples 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFecal Exam Procedures 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFecal Flotation 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Procedures for Fecal Examination 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality Control for Fecal Exam Procedures 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse of the Microscope 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicroscope Calibration 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePseudoparasites and Spurious Parasites 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentification of Nematode Larvae Recovered with Fecal Flotation or Baermann Procedures 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechniques for Evaluation of Strongylid Nematodes in Grazing Animals 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFecal Culture 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentification of Ruminant and Camelid Third-Stage Larvae 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentification of Third-Stage Larvae of Equine Strongyles 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFecal Egg Count Reduction Test (FECRT) 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoyer’s Solution 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLactophenol 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParasites of Domestic Animals 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDogs and Cats 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRuminants and Camelids 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHorses 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwine 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBirds 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRodents and Rabbits 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReptiles 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Detection of Protozoan and Helminth Parasites in the Urinary, Reproductive, and Integumentary Systems and in the Eye \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechniques for Parasite Recovery 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParasites of the Urinary System 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParasites of the Reproductive Tract 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelminth Parasites of the Integumentary System 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParasite Detection in Urinary and Other Systems 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Detection of Parasites in the Blood \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmunologic and Molecular Detection of Blood Parasites 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicroscopic Examination of Blood for Protozoan Parasites 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiemsa Stain 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicroscopic Examination of Blood for Nematode Parasites 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTests for Canine Heartworm Microfilariae in Blood Samples 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlood Parasites of Dogs and Cats 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlood Parasites of Livestock and Horses 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlood Parasites of Birds 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Immunodiagnostic and Molecular Diagnostic Tests in Veterinary Parasitology \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmunodiagnostic Methods in Parasitology 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMolecular Diagnostic Methods in Parasitology 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Diagnosis of Arthropod Parasites \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubclass Acari (Mites and Ticks) 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMite Identification 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTick Identification 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClass Insecta 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLice (Order Phthiraptera) 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFleas (Order Siphonaptera) 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlies (Order Diptera) 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Insects 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Parasites of Fish \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e347\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechniques for Recovery of Ectoparasites 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkin Biopsy (Mucus Smear) 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFin Biopsy (Fin Snip) 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGill Biopsy (Gill Snip) 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecovery of Endoparasites 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParasites of Fish 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Treatment of Veterinary Parasites \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e371\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnthelmintics 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecific Anthelmintics 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEctoparasiticides 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtozoal Treatment 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-Traditional Treatments 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Diagnostic Dilemmas 381\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnostic Dilemma 1 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnostic Dilemma 2 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnostic Dilemma 3 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnostic Dilemma 4 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnostic Dilemma 5 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnostic Dilemma 6 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnostic Dilemma 7 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 391\u003c\/p\u003e “…the ninth edition of Veterinary Clinical Parasitology is a comprehensive and concise parasitology book with updated clinically relevant information….The updates to this edition make it well worth the price. This book will be a great microscope-side reference for any general veterinary practice.” - JAVMA | SEP 15, 2021 | VOL 259 | NO. 6 \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnne M. Zajac\u003c\/b\u003e, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM-Parasit., is Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary A. Conboy\u003c\/b\u003e, BSc, DVM, PhD, DACVM-Parasit., is Professor in the Department of Pathobiology and Microbiology at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan E. Little\u003c\/b\u003e, DVM, PhD, DACVM-Parasit., is Regents Professor and the Krull-Ewing Professor in Veterinary Parasitology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eMason V. Reichard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, MS, PhD, is Professor of Veterinary Parasitology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew edition of the market-leading benchtop reference on the diagnosis of internal and external parasites in animals, including expanded coverage of parasites of reptiles, birds, and other exotic species\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVeterinary Clinical Parasitology, 9th Edition,\u003c\/i\u003eallows for a quick and accurate reference to internal and external parasites found in a wide variety of domestic animals and laboratory animal host species. 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New sections include up-to-date information on anthelmintics, antiprotozoals, and other antiparasitic drugs, and challenging case studies that provide insights on situations where identification of parasites is especially difficult. 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