Veterinary Entomology - Livestock and Companion Animals

Identifying those insects and related arthropods affecting the well being of livestock and companion animals, this volume provides detailed information on the problems they cause and offers guidelines on recommended pest management practices, emphasizing current trends and technologies. The book covers cattle, swine, sheep and goats, poultry, pet animals, and horses. Written by a leading expert, this book is an excellent resource for all those involved with the handling and research of livestock and companion animals, as well as students in entomology, agricultural, and veterinarian science.

List of contents

Importance of Anthropods. Principles of Arthropod Management. Flies (Diptera). Myiasis. Lice (Order Phthiraptera). Fleas (Order Siphonaptera). Mites. Ticks. Other Arthropod Groups of Veterinary Importance. Management of Cattle Pests (Range, Confinement, Dairy). Management of Swine Pests. Management of Sheep and Goat Pests. Management of Poultry Pests. Management of Equine Pests. Management of Pet Pests.

About the author

Ralph E. Williams, PhD, D-ABFE, is a Professor of Entomology at Purdue University and the Director of the Purdue Forensic Science Program. His area of focus is with arthropods of public health and veterinary importance and forensic entomology. As a veterinary entomologist, his emphasis is placed on addressing the continuous need for development of pest management strategies relative to the protection and productivity of livestock and poultry.

Product details

• Authors: Ralph E. Williams, Williams Ralph E.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2017
• EAN: 9781138118188
• ISBN: 978-1-138-11818-8
• No. of pages: 376
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Veterinary medicine; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / General, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Entomology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Invertebrates, NATURE / Animals / Wildlife, MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / General, veterinary medicine, Zoology & animal sciences, Wildlife: general interest, Zoology and animal sciences, Zoology: invertebrates