Veterinary Entomology
Livestock and Companion Animals
Published on 21. December 2009
376 pages
978-1-040-17853-9 (ISBN)
Description
Livestock production systems and some husbandry practices are prone to producing veterinary important entomological concerns. In addition, various arthropod-borne diseasessuch as West Nile and some types of encephalitiscan affect both humans and animals. To circumvent these problems successfully, a solid understanding of veterinary entomology shoul
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
31,24 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-17853-9 (9781040178539)
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Person
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.
Content
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.
