โ Scribed by Wall, Richard; Shearer, David
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
Ectoparasites are of growing significance in modern veterinary medicine and a detailed understanding of the biology of these parasites is fundamental to their appropriate treatment and control. The authors of this book have therefore provided a complete overview of the biology, and behaviour of arthropod ectoparasites along with the pathology and treatment of diseases in livestock and companion animals of temperate habitats.
This is the only up-to-date book available written specifically for practitioners and students of veterinary medicine, animal husbandry and applied animal sciences. Such a unique volume is essential because in veterinary parasitology, ectoparasites such as the lice, mites, ticks, fleas or dipteran agents of myiasis assume far greater prominence than in other parasitological disciplines. Ectoparasite infestation of domestic and companion animals, therefore, has overt clinical features requiring a distinct approach to diagnosis and control. This book has been written with this in mind. The text takes a unique integrated approach combining both ectoparasite biology and veterinary dermatology.
In the second edition of this successful book (previously, entitled Veterinary Parasitology), the detailed coverage of individual ectoparasite species has been expanded. Up-to-date information of new veterinary drugs and modes of application has been included and the practical clinical relevance of the information has been strengthened.
**Reviewer:**Douglas E. Hutchens, DVM, MS(University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine)
**Description:**This book is composed of eight chapters covering all of the arthropods of veterinary importance. The introductory chapter reviews the origins of arthropods, the ectoparasite host relationship, and the structure and function of the arthropod anatomy. The successive chapters cover the major arthropod classes including mites, ticks, adult flies, myiasis, fleas and lice. Finally, diagnosis of infestations and the principles of control and ectoparasiticides infestations is emphasized in the final chapter. There are also useful identification keys, an excellent glossary, and an index to aid the non-entomologist.
**Purpose:**The objective is to focus on the ectoparasites of veterinary parasitology. This book is intended as an aid to both veterinary students and practitioners for use in ectoparasite identification, treatment, and control. These objectives are worthy. Busy practitioners and students will find the information easily attainable and very useful.
**Audience:**This book is targeted for practitioners and students of veterinary medicine, along with individuals working in the animal science field. Both authors are experts in the field and are highly regarded in the entomology community.
**Features:**The authors have covered all pertinent aspects concerning veterinary ectoparasites. Diagnosis of ectoparasitic infestations is a very important step in controlling the parasite. The authors have provided easy to follow dichotomous keys which are a prominent feature throughout the text. Also, detailed illustrations help the reader locate anatomical features in order to identify ectoparasite specimens using the keys provided. Finally, the extensive glossary and index along with further readings at the end of each chapter will greatly benefit the non-entomologist reader.
**Assessment:**This new edition is much improved and sorely needed. The first edition was a quality publication but the added focus and emphasis on presenting pertinent information needed by practitioners without getting bogged down with entomological debates is highly desirable. This book will be very useful for any veterinary student or practitioner. Also, anyone working in the animal science field will find it to be of great benefit in obtaining knowledge concerning ectoparasites of animals.
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