External parasites of small ruminants: a practical guide to their prevention and control

This book is comprised of 11 chapters covering the prevention and control of ectoparasites that contribute to disease and infection in sheep and goats, types of parasites, diseases caused by these parasites and control methods that are currently available. Moreover, the implications of these ectoparasitoses on animal welfare and environmental impacts are also discussed. Focus is given on mites (Acari), ticks (Ixodida), lice (Phthiraptera), flies (Diptera), fleas (Siphonaptera), diagnosis, prevention, chemical control, alternative control methods and economic damage.

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Main Authors: Bates, P., CAB International, Wallingford (United Kingdom) eng, Hulbert, S. (ed.), Lainsbury, A. (ed.), Spearing, G. (ed.), Beaumont, H. (ed.)
Format: Texto biblioteca
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Published: Wallingford (United Kingdom) CABI 2012
Subjects:SHEEP, GOATS, ECTOPARASITES, PARASITOSES, DIAGNOSIS, CONTROL METHODS, ACARINA, IXODIDAE, PHTHIRAPTERA, DIPTERA, SIPHONAPTERA, OVIN, CAPRIN, ECTOPARASITE, PARASITOSE, DIAGNOSTIC, METHODE DE LUTTE, OVINOS, CAPRINOS, ECTOPARASITOS, ENFERMEDADES PARASITARIAS, DIAGNOSTICO, METODOS DE CONTROL,
Online Access:http://www.cabi.org/cabebooks/FullTextPDF/2012/20123038731.pdf
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Summary:This book is comprised of 11 chapters covering the prevention and control of ectoparasites that contribute to disease and infection in sheep and goats, types of parasites, diseases caused by these parasites and control methods that are currently available. Moreover, the implications of these ectoparasitoses on animal welfare and environmental impacts are also discussed. Focus is given on mites (Acari), ticks (Ixodida), lice (Phthiraptera), flies (Diptera), fleas (Siphonaptera), diagnosis, prevention, chemical control, alternative control methods and economic damage.