Diagnostic Veterinary Parasitology

This outstanding new edition has been thoroughly revised with hundreds of new illustrations to augment text. Designed for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and allied office personnel, this reference provides a concise, clear discussion of parasites and how to diagnose them. Sampling techniques are included, with step-by-step guidelines for analysis.

Presents a clear, organized, and concise discussion of only the most commonly encountered internal and external parasites.

Includes a basic chapter on terminology so that reader can become familiar with the language of parasitology and communicate effectively with clients.

Multispecies approach addresses how parasites can be specifically diagnosed in individual species.

Written at a level accessible to all markets: veterinarians, technicians, students

Thoroughly revised and updated.

New chapter on parasitic zooneses discusses how parasites of domesticated animals may affect human health and how the veterinarian/technician can play a role in prevention and treatment.

Thoroughly revised art program, featuring hundreds of new slides

New diagnostic techniques integrated throughout

Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-392-5