Parasites of Cattle and Sheep: A Practical Guide to their Biology and Control

Your In-Depth Guide to Cattle and Sheep Parasitology

This book is the first review devoted solely to parasites of domestic cattle and sheep, providing in-depth, focused advice that can be tailored to individual farms. It is an essential resource for students, veterinarians, and researchers, as it maintains a focus on ruminant parasitology to deliver evidence-based advice and context for the application of basic research.

Key Features

• Focused Species Coverage: The book focuses exclusively on common parasites of domestic sheep and cattle, making the information highly relevant for ruminant practice.
• Holistic Impact Assessment: It considers the impact of parasites, both as individual species and as co-infections, integrating epidemiological information, monitoring, and diagnostic procedures.
• Farm-Specific Control: The text highlights the fundamental importance of the individual farm and farmer in assessing endemic parasitism and tailoring control options accordingly.
• Evidence-Based Management: It reviews the basis for control measures, such as the responsible use of parasiticides, adaptive animal husbandry, and other management practices.
• Epidemiology and Host Response: It places emphasis on understanding host responses and epidemiology so that the impact and seasonality of parasitism can be incorporated into advice and decision-making.
• Visual Aid: The content is supported throughout by diagrams and photos to aid diagnosis, enhancing its utility as a practical guide.
• Comprehensive Reference: Provides a comprehensive reference listing, including important historical citations, to underpin the content.