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Book SynopsisHandbook 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 pa
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"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
Table of ContentsList of Contributors ix
Preface to the First Edition xi
Preface to the Second Edition xiii
Acknowledgements xv
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 Parasite Transmission 45
Contributing authors: Dave Leathwick and Christian Sauermann
4 Host Factors Affecting Parasite Transmission 55
5 Parasite Factors Affecting Parasite 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
Contributing authors: Dave Leathwick and Christian Sauermann
8 Anthelmintic Resistance 99
Section III Diagnosis and Assessment of Parasitologic Information 111
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 225
