Handbook of Equine Parasite Control

Handbook of Equine Parasite Control, Second Edition offers a thorough revision to this practical manual of parasitology in the horse. Incorporating new information and diagnostic knowledge throughout, it adds five new sections, new information on computer simulation methods, and new maps to show the spread of anthelmintic resistance. The book also features 30 new high-quality figures and expanded information on parasite occurrence and epidemiology, new diagnostics, treatment strategies, clinical significance of infections, anthelmintic resistance, and environmental persistence.
 
This second edition of Handbook of Equine Parasite Control brings together all the details needed to appropriately manage parasites in equine patients and support discussions between horse owners and their veterinarians. It offers comprehensive coverage of internal parasites and factors affecting their transmission; principles of equine parasite control; and diagnosis and assessment of parasitologic information. Additionally, the book provides numerous new case histories, covering egg count results from yearlings, peritonitis and parasites, confinement and deworming, quarantine advice, abdominal distress in a foal, and more.
* A clear and concise user-friendly guide to equine parasite control for veterinary practitioners and students
* Fully updated with new knowledge and diagnostic methods throughout
* Features brand new case studies
* Presents 30 new high-quality figures, including new life-cycle charts
* Provides maps to show the spread of anthelmintic resistance
 
Handbook of Equine Parasite Control is an essential guide for equine practitioners, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians dealing with parasites in the horse.

List of contents

Preface to the First Edition ix
 
Preface to the Second Edition xi
 
Acknowledgements xiii
 
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 25
 
3 Environmental Factors Affecting Parasitic Transmission 45
 
4 Host Factors Affecting Parasite Transmission 55
 
5 Parasite Factors Affecting Transmission 61
 
Section II Principles of Equine Parasite Control 69
 
6 Decreasing Parasite Transmission by Non ]chemical Means 71
 
7 Pharmaceutical Approaches to Parasite Control 81
 
Section III Diagnosis and Assessment of Parasitologic Information 99
 
8 Anthelmintic Resistance 101
 
9 Diagnostic Techniques 113
 
10 Detection of Anthelmintic Resistance 141
 
11 Evaluating Historical Information 149
 
12 Synopsis of Evidence ]Based Parasite Control 155
 
Section IV Case Histories 163
 
Case 1: Mystery Drug 165
 
Case 2: Pyrantel Efficacy Evaluation 167
 
Case 3: Egg Count Results from Yearlings 169
 
Case 4: Peritonitis and Parasites 173
 
Case 5: Confinement after Deworming 177
 
Case 6: Abdominal Distress in a Foal 179
 
Case 7: Quarantining Advice 181
 
Case 8: Diarrhea and Colic 183
 
Case 9: Foal Diarrhea 187
 
Case 10: Oral Lesion 191
 
Case 11: Skin Lesion 193
 
Case 12: Legal Case 197
 
Case 13: Repeated Egg Counts 199
 
Case 14: Repeated Colic 201
 
Case 15: Ivermectin Efficacy 205
 
Case 16: Anthelmintic Treatments in Foals 207
 
Case 17: Ivermectin Egg Reappearance 209
 
Case 18: Name That Worm 211
 
Case 19: Parasite Control for Yearlings 213
 
Case 20: Reaction to Treatment 215
 
Case 21: Anthelmintic Toxicosis? 217
 
Case 22: Deworming Program Adjustment? 219
 
Glossary 221
 
Index

About the author

Martin K. Nielsen, DVM, PhD, DipACVM, is Associate Professor and Schlaikjer Professor in Equine Infectious Disease at the M.H. Gluck Equine Research Center in the Department of Veterinary Science at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, USA. Craig R. Reinemeyer, DVM, PhD, DipACVM, is a Founder and President of East Tennessee Clinical Research in Rockwood, Tennessee, USA.

Summary

Handbook of Equine Parasite Control, Second Edition offers a thorough revision to this practical manual of parasitology in the horse. Incorporating new information and diagnostic knowledge throughout, it adds five new sections, new information on computer simulation methods, and new maps to show the spread of anthelmintic resistance. The book also features 30 new high-quality figures and expanded information on parasite occurrence and epidemiology, new diagnostics, treatment strategies, clinical significance of infections, anthelmintic resistance, and environmental persistence.

This second edition of Handbook of Equine Parasite Control brings together all the details needed to appropriately manage parasites in equine patients and support discussions between horse owners and their veterinarians. It offers comprehensive coverage of internal parasites and factors affecting their transmission; principles of equine parasite control; and diagnosis and assessment of parasitologic information. Additionally, the book provides numerous new case histories, covering egg count results from yearlings, peritonitis and parasites, confinement and deworming, quarantine advice, abdominal distress in a foal, and more.
* A clear and concise user-friendly guide to equine parasite control for veterinary practitioners and students
* Fully updated with new knowledge and diagnostic methods throughout
* Features brand new case studies
* Presents 30 new high-quality figures, including new life-cycle charts
* Provides maps to show the spread of anthelmintic resistance

Handbook of Equine Parasite Control is an essential guide for equine practitioners, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians dealing with parasites in the horse.

Report

"Overall, the book would be handy and very helpful for the equine practitioner, as well as veterinary parasitologists and students. It is an excellent contribution to the field of equine parasitology." - Veterinary Parasitology
 
"The second edition of Handbook of Equine Parasite Control is an enjoyable and easy-to-read reference on the control of internal parasites in equids. The authors describe parasites and host behavior with clarity and wit, which is unexpected yet definitely appreciated.... In my opinion, this is a must-read book for any veterinarian who treats horses." - JAVMA | SEP 15, 2020 | VOL 257 | NO. 6

Product details

• Authors: Nielsen, Martin Nielsen, Martin K. Nielsen, Martin K. (Assistant Professor in Equine Nielsen, Martin K. Reinemeyer Nielsen, Mk Nielsen, Nielsen Martin K., Craig Reinemeyer, Craig R. Reinemeyer, Craig Robert Reinemeyer
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2018
• EAN: 9781119382782
• ISBN: 978-1-119-38278-2
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Veterinary medicine; Veterinärmedizin, Pferdekrankheit, veterinary medicine, Veterinary Medicine - Equine, Veterinärmedizin f. Pferde