Handbook entirely dedicated to parasitology and parasitic diseases in bovine species based on a handy, visual approach of the topic. It includes the most essential contents and many significant tips and graphic resources (life cycles, clinical signs, diagnosis, treament guidelines, etc.) to turn this atlas into a reference in its field.
Handbook entirely dedicated to parasitology and parasitic diseases in bovine species based on a handy, visual approach of the topic. It includes the most essential contents and many significant tips and graphic resources (life cycles, clinical signs, diagnosis, treament guidelines, etc.) to turn this atlas into a reference in its field.
Authors:
JOSÉ PEDREIRA GARCÍA
He carries out his research work at the Department of Animal Pathology of the School of Veterinary Medicine of Lugo (USC). Author of numerous scientific articles in specialized national and international journals, as well as of articles for the general public.
PABLO DÍAZ FERNÁNDEZ
He works as a Professor for the USC and teaches and researches at the Department of Animal Pathology.
MARÍA SOL ARIAS VÁZQUEZ
She currently works as a researcher within the Isidro Parga Pondal Programme (Government of Galicia) and teaches and researches at the Department of Animal Pathology of the School of Veterinary Medicine of Lugo (USC).
KEY FEATURES:
➜ Written by renowned experts in this field
➜ With high quality images and graghic resources.
➜ Includes the most updated and essential contents on the topic parasitic disesases.
Table of Contents:
1. Parasites of the digestive tract in calves
2. Parasites of the digestive tract in adults
3. Blood parasites
4. Parasites affecting reproduction
5. Skin parasites
6. Other parasitic infections
7. Diagnosis
8. Treatment
9. References
Data sheet
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