Diagnostic Parasitology For Veterinary Technicians

Recognize and treat the parasites seen in veterinary practice! Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians 5th Edition features clear and concise discussions of the most commonly encountered internal and external parasites Chapters are organized by parasite group - including nematodes cestodes trematodes protozoans arthropods and leeches - and include a detailed description of the group with special emphasis on morphology life cycle and important parasites Then in each chapter material is conveniently organized by host species dogs cats horses ruminants swine birds lab animals fish and reptiles Written by noted educators Charles Hendrix and Ed Robinson this full-color spiral-bound book provides the knowledge that veterinary technicians need to collect samples perform lab procedures
and communicate with clients and other members of the veterinary teamClear concise coverage simplifies information on the most commonly encountered internal and external parasites preparing you for credentialing exams and the veterinary clinicMore than 470 full-color photos show exactly what ova adult parasites and parasitic diseases look like so you can identify them more easily when viewing lab samplesStep-by-step guidelines in the Laboratory Procedures chapter describe how to gather samples and how to perform the laboratory techniques used in identifying parasitesEmphasis on the zoonotic potential of parasites helps you alert clients and other health care workers to the significance of zoonotic parasites and shows ways in which you can prevent transmission of a zoonotic parasite
condition or syndrome from animals to humansLogical chapter organization follows the sequence of parasitology classes beginning with a basic overview of external parasites internal parasites and nematodes followed by chapters that go into detail of the parasites by host species An appendix lists the parasites of each species and shows their location in the text making information easy to findHeartworm section helps you recognize and treat heartworms with an in-depth discussion of the performance and interpretation of diagnostic tests for this major parasiteSummary tables show how to categorize parasites and include such categories as body systems affected taxonomic grouping host species and location in hostTable of parasites at the front of the book is arranged by host species and includes
page numbers for cross-reference throughout the bookVet Tech Threads design makes learning easier with chapter outlines chapter objectives key terms and Technician Notes in every chapterChapter on terminology familiarizes you with the basic language and classification scheme of parasitology for more effective communication with clients and colleaguesFlash cards on the Evolve companion website help you learn and memorize key facts about the major parasites including audio pronunciationsWorkbooktextbook format provides immediate review tools through matching exercises and questions for thought and discussion at the end of each chapter NEW case studies provide more opportunities to apply what you have learned and bring to life a subject that can be dry and difficultUPDATED information
throughout provides the most up-to-date coverage of the parasites most often seen in veterinary practiceNEW! End-of-chapter matching exercises and online activities make study and review easier