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Thorough coverage describes parasites that infect most major domestic species, and also includes organisms that infect poultry, lab animals and exotic species. A convenient appendix includes six drug tables listing parasiticides by species and a table of commercial antiparasitic vaccines, for easy access to the most up-to-date drug information. Greek and Latin roots of terms are arranged alphabetically on the inside front and back covers, providing a quick reference when you're in a hurry. Over 800 full-color photos and line drawings help you identify parasites accurately. A new introductory chapter provides an overview of parsitology. A new Vector-borne Diseases chapter restates viruses, rickettsiae and other bacteria, protozoa, and helminths in terms of vectors.

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This is an outstanding book on veterinary parasitology for both practitioners and students. This updated edition provides much new and useful information. A must buy! -Allan Paul, DVM, MS(University of Illinois College of Veterimary Medicine) <b>Doody Review: 5 stars</b>

-This is an outstanding book on veterinary parasitology for both practitioners and students. This updated edition provides much new and useful information. A must buy!--Allan Paul, DVM, MS(University of Illinois College of Veterimary Medicine) Doody Review: 5 stars This is an outstanding book on veterinary parasitology for both practitioners and students. This updated edition provides much new and useful information. A must buy! -Allan Paul, DVM, MS(University of Illinois College of Veterimary Medicine) Doody Review: 5 stars

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Dr. Bowman is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Cornell University, NY, and has been associated with the department since 1987 (previously an assistant professor,1987-1993). He received the MS degree in Parasitology from Tulane University in 1976. He then received his PhD from Tulane University in 1983 studying Parasitology. He has held successive positions at Cornell University since 1987. He has obtained continuous funding (corporate and federal) throughout his career to study animal parasitology.

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