Reinemeyer, a veterinarian who is associated with a research organization that conducts pharmaceutical studies to facilitate the development of new veterinary drugs, and Nielsen (veterinary science, U. of Kentucky) offer a guide for equine veterinarians, students, technicians, nurses, researchers, horse owners, and farm and stable managers that focuses on the evidence-based control of parasites. They review the basic biology of internal parasites, the pathogenic mechanisms specific to helminth parasites of the horse, and the environmental, host, and parasite factors influencing their transmission, then discuss the general principles of parasite control; diagnostic and assessment tools for interpreting clinical, historical, and laboratory information; and 20 case studies. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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.