Parasites of cattle and sheep : a practical guide to their biology and control /
by Andrew B. Forbes, Scottish Centre for Production Animal Health and Food Safety, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow, UK.
- 1 online resource (x, 379 pages) : illustrations, charts
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Origin and Evolution of Parasitism in Domestic Ruminants -- Parasitic Gastroenteritis in Cattle -- Parasitic Gastroenteritis in Sheep: Teladorsagiosis and Trichostrongylosis -- Parasitic Gastritis in Sheep: Haemonchosis; and Parasitic Enteritis in Lambs: Nematodirosis -- Tapeworm Infections -- Parasitic Enteritis: Coccidiosis -- Lungworm Infections in Cattle -- Lungworm Infections in Sheep -- Liver Fluke -- Rumen Fluke -- The Lancet or Lanceolate Fluke -- Obligate Ectoparasites of Cattle: Lice and Mange Mites -- Ectoparasites in Cattle: Flies -- Ectoparasites of Sheep: Sheep Mange Mites -- Sheep Ectoparasites: Insects -- Ticks and Tick-borne Disease -- Grazing Management and Helminth Control on Stock Farms -- Responsible Use of Parasiticides -- Principles and Practical Implementation of Parasite Control on Livestock Farms.
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This book contains 19 chapters that discuss parasitic gastroenteritis, coccidiosis, lungworm infections, ectoparasites in cattle and sheep, tapeworm infections, liver and rumen fluke, tick-borne diseases, responsible usage of parasiticides, and grazing management and practical implementation of helminth control on livestock farms.