Parasitology

The conference’s 2 keynote sessions feature career inspiration and clinical insights to put into practice

“Some tick species even thrive when it's cooler or colder...and actually hibernate when it gets too warm outside,” Kathryn E. Reif, PhD, MSPH, said during her Fetch dvm360 Conference session in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kathryn E. Reif, MSPH, PhD, explains why CAPC prevalence maps and tick species awareness can guide veterinarians in choosing the most appropriate parasite control products based on local and travel-related exposure.

Kathryn E. Rief, MSPH, PhD, discusses how lotilaner’s systemic distribution and consistent efficacy throughout the dosing period make it a reliable option for targeting ticks, including the lone star tick, before pathogen transmission occurs.

Amid a surge to more than 1400 confirmed New World screwworm cases in Mexico and an immediate US suspension of live cattle imports, Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, warns this parasitic fly could breach the southern border by year’s end, posing serious risks to livestock, pets, wildlife, and even human health.

Learn more on heartworm in feline patients, plus what has been updated in the American Heartworm Society guidelines on this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, presented by dvm360.

The agreement also ensures ports remain open to livestock imports

Zoetis launched the campaign following updated American Association of Equine Practitioners Internal Parasite Control Guidelines that emphasize growing anthelmintic resistance

The economic impact is estimated to surpass $600 million in honey production, pollination income, and costs to replace colonies

This year’s forecast highlights expanding risk of Lyme, Heartworm, Anaplasmosis, and Ehrlichiosis based on 10 million diagnostics tests reported every year

Understanding this parasitic fly larva and the risk it may pose is the first step for preventing infestation

Data on US states with the highest infection rates for heartworm, Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichiosis are presented.

In interviews with dvm360, 3 veterinarians provide expert insights into a common household toxin, the increase in tick populations, and tick-associated Cytauxzoonosis in cats.

Understanding recent heartworm research will help professionals stay ahead of resistance

Casey Locklear, DVM, discussed the combination drug’s efficacy and administration of the therapy, during an interview with dvm360.

Echinococcus multilocularis infection is becoming more prevalent in North American wild and domestic canid species

Emerging data from a recent study reveal that the frequent misidentification of spurious parasites in canine feces may signal an elevated risk of true parasitism, emphasizing the importance of accurate fecal diagnostics.

Bad time for dogs, great time for heartworm.

Valuable parasitology lessons from WVC 2025 shared by Jeba Jesudoss Chelladurai, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology; Immunology).

Casey Locklear, DVM, discussed Credelio Quattro chewable tablets in a dvm360 interview.

Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM, discusses what diagnostic tests should be used for tapeworms, hookworms, and roundworms in dogs

Casey Locklear, DVM, discusses Elanco's new product Credelio Quattro, which will be featured at WVC 2025

Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM, shares the most important control strategy for protecting dogs against parasites

With screwworms advancing northward into Mexico, veterinarians must prepare for the possibility of widespread infestations