基本説明
A must-have guide for any equine veterinarian, this is a practical and concise handbook on the control of equine parasites.
Full Description
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.
Contents
Preface vii
Acknowledgments ix
SECTION I Internal Parasites and Factors Affecting Their Transmission 1
1 Biology and Life Cycles of Equine Parasites 3
2 Pathology of Parasitism and Impact on Performance 24
3 Environmental Factors Affecting Parasite Transmission 45
4 Host Factors Affecting Parasite Transmission 53
5 Parasite Factors Affecting Transmission 58
SECTION II Principles of Equine Parasite Control 67
6 Decreasing Parasite Transmission by Nonchemical Means 69
7 Pharmaceutical Approaches to Parasite Control 80
SECTION III Diagnosis and Assessment of Parasitologic Information 101
8 Diagnostic Techniques for Equine Parasitism 103
9 Detection of Anthelmintic Resistance 128
10 Evaluating Historical Information 138
11 Synopsis of Evidence-Based Parasite Control 145
SECTION IV Case Histories 153
Case 1 Mystery Drug 155
Case 2 Pyrantel Efficacy Evaluation 158
Case 3 Egg Count Results From Illinois Yearlings 160
Case 4 Colic and Parasites 163
Case 5 Confinement after Deworming 166
Case 6 Abdominal Distress in a Foal 168
Case 7 Quarantining Advice 171
Case 8 Diarrhea and Colic 173
Case 9 Foal Diarrhea 176
Case 10 Oral Lesion 179
Case 11 Skin Lesion 181
Case 12 Legal Case 184
Case 13 Repeated Egg Counts 186
Case 14 Repeated Colic 189
Case 15 Ivermectin Efficacy 193
Case 16 Ten Commandments 195
Case 17 Ivermectin Egg Reappearance 198
Case 18 Name that Worm 201
Case 19 Parasite Control for Yearlings 203
Case 20 Reaction to Treatment 205
Index 207
