Parasitology

Of all known organisms, 61% are zoonotic, and of the emerging pathogens, the vast majority are zoonotic organisms.

Although intestinal parasitism in pet dogs is not uncommon, the relative distribution and frequency of the most common intestinal parasites (Toxocara, Ancylostoma, and Trichuris species) in various geographic regions of the United States have not been extensively studied.

4 tips to improve client compliance on parasite prevention recommendations

Understanding biology is key to battling the emergence of resistant parasites in horses

The barrage of queries can be head spinning. Keep your responses straight by following this advice.

Many clients don't realize flea, tick, and heartworm prevention continues to be necessary even when the temperature dips. Here are some ideas on how to jump-start an educational conversation.

This on-demand AVMA course by Dr. Toni A. Cotton includes a through discussion of two of the more common parasites that cause clinical disease in camelids, Eimeria macuniensis and Mycoplasma hemolamae. (1 CE credit)

This on-demand AVMA course by Dr. Mark Alley is designed to give a brief overview of the life cycle of nematodes including some of the basic epidemiologically principles associated with parasites and their potential economic impact. (1 CE credit)

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Cellular reminders increase client compliance.

Here are four tips to help if your flea, tick, and heartworm product sales and client compliance don't match up to these Well-Managed Practices.

Although humans make pets out of almost any type of animal, dogs and cats are the only domestic animal that still routinely shares the house with their owners. Thus, it is imperative to know whether or not the parasites carried by these pets are zoonotic.

Fleas have been around a very long time having evolved from their ancestors about 125-150 million years ago.

We are all probably tired of hearing it, yet, transporting our pets around the world is one of the most significant factors in the emergence of diseases in new geographic areas.

Numerous patient-side tests are available to aid in the detection and diagnosis of various parasites and tick-borne pathogens.

The major zoonotic helminth affecting people in the US is Toxocara canis. This is a well-known parasite of our canine companions and one of the driving factors behind the call for year-round use of a broad-spectrum anthelmintic.

Neospora caninum, a recently discovered cyst-forming protozoan parasite, is a causative agent of ascending neuromuscular disease in dogs and of abortion in cattle worldwide.

Raw food diets – when will we learn that truly raw foods are the pathway for disaster?

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Make talking about fleas less uncomfortable.

Test your knowledge of zoonotic parasites with this quiz. If your stumped, don't fret: The answers, with complete explanations, are provided.

Test your knowledge of zoonotic parasites with this quiz. If your stumped, don't fret: The answers, with complete explanations, are provided.

Gainesville, Fla. -- Ellis Greiner, PhD, a professor in the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine?s department of infectious diseases and pathology, received the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists? (AAVP) Distinguished Veterinary Parasitologist Award.

Calgary, Alberta -- Fleas are as susceptible now to the insecticide imidacloprid as they were in 2001, according to data presented last week at an international veterinary parasitology conference in Canada.

A routine fecal exam leads to an extraordinary find.