Includes indexes and illustrations

The language of veterinary parasitology ? Parasites that infect and infest domestic animals ? Introduction to the nematodes ? Nematodes that infect domestic animals ? The phylum Platyhelminthes, class Cestoda ? Tapeworms that parasitize domestic animals and humans ? The phylum Platyhelminthes, class Trematoda ? Trematodes (flukes) of animals and humans ? The phylum Acanthocephala ? The Protozoans ? Common protozoans that infect domestic animals ? Introduction to Arthropods ? Arthropods that infect and infest domestic animals ? Introduction to phylum Arthropoda, subphylum Pentastomida ? The phylum Annelida ? Parasites of public health importance in veterinary parasitology ? Common laboratory procedures of the diagnosing parasitism ? Reference to common parasite ova and forms seen in veterinary medicine -- Glossary

This edition features clear and concise discussions of the most commonly encountered internal and external parasites. Chapters are organized by parasite group - including nematodes, cestodes, trematodes, protozoans, arthropods, and leeches - and include a detailed description of the group, with special emphasis on morphology, life cycle, and important parasites. Then in each chapter, material is conveniently organized by host species: dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, swine, birds, lab animals, fish, and reptiles. Written by noted educators Charles Hendrix and Ed Robinson, this full-color, spiral-bound book provides the knowledge that veterinary technicians need to collect samples, perform lab procedures, and communicate with clients and other members of the veterinary team.--adapted from publisher