The course is to help students understand the diversity in the characteristic features, ecology and biology and effects of arthropods of veterinary and medical importance; to know the morphology, life cycles and mode of transmission of disease agents transmitted to man and domestic animals, and to apply the knowledge in the management and control of pests and vectors and vector-borne diseases affecting man and domestic animals. Through these subjects, students will acquire theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and control of insect vectors, diseases and disorders in companion, exotic and farm animals.

 

Reading List

Bowman, D. D., Lynn, R. C., Eberhard, M. L. and Alcara, A.(2003) Georgi’s Parasitology for Veterinarians, 8th Edition. Saunders, Elsevier, USA,

Georgi, J. R. (1985) Parasitology for Veterinarians, 4th Ed. W. B. Saunders Co. Philadelphia, USA,

Mullen, Gary & Lance Durden. (2009). Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Second ed., Academic Press: New York

Shapiro. L. S. (2010), Pathology and Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians 2nd Ed., Clifton Park, NY, USA; Nelson Education, Ltd.

Soulsby, E.J.L. (1982) Helminths, Arthropods and Protozoa of Domestic Animals, 6th Low-Price Edition, ELBS

Urquhart, G. M., Armour, J, Duncan, J. L., Dunn, A. M. and Jennings, F. W. (1996) Veterinary Parasitology, 2nd Edition, Blackwell Science, Ltd. Oxford, UK.