Veterinary Parasitology

Protozoa, helminths and arthropods of domestic animals, their life cycles, diagnosis and control.

VET-204 Year 2 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon

Offered by HSM University · Veterinary Medicine

Course content

  1. 1Principles of parasitismComing
  2. 2Fecal examination techniquesComing
  3. 3Nematodes of the gastrointestinal tractComing
  4. 4Heartworm and lungwormsComing
  5. 5Tapeworms and flukesComing
  6. 6Coccidia and GiardiaComing
  7. 7Toxoplasma and other tissue protozoaComing
  8. 8Ticks and tick-borne diseaseComing
  9. 9Fleas, lice and mitesComing
  10. 10Flies and myiasisComing
  11. 11Antiparasitic drugs and resistanceComing
  12. 12Parasite control programs by speciesComing

Requirements

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

Protozoa, helminths and arthropods of domestic animals, their life cycles, diagnosis and control.

Part of the Agriculture & Food stream, typically taken in year 2.