Veterinary Entomology

Livestock production systems and some husbandry practices are prone to producing veterinary important entomological concerns. In addition various arthropod-borne diseasesâsuch as West Nile and some types of encephalitisâcan affect both humans and animals. To circumvent these problems successfully a solid understanding of veterinary entomology should be the foundation of comprehensive animal-health programs and production management practices. Veterinary Entomology: Livestock and Companion Animals is a comprehensive guide to the recognition biology importance and control of insects and related arthropods that may be encountered in animal husbandry practices and with companion animals. Unlike similar books this single-authored textbook is focused exclusively on the veterinary aspects of entomology. In 15 highly readable chapters it addresses the details of livestock/companion animal pest management within the current trends in pest management techniques and available technology such as pest surveillance and detection. Richly illustrated with more than 200 figures and a four-page color insert the book discusses pertinent information on hostâpest relationships pest control methodology identification and biology of important pest groups emphasizing those arthropods specifically associated with livestock and poultry production systems and those affecting companion animals. Written by a leading entomological expert this book includes coverage of: Cattle Swine Sheep and goats Poultry Domestic pets Horses Veterinary Entomology: Livestock and Companion Animals is an excellent resource for all those involved with the handling and research of livestock and companion animals as well as students in entomology agriculture and veterinary science. . Language: English