Large Animal Parasitology Procedures for Veterinary Technicians

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Centered around the highly sensitive Modified Wisconsin Sugar Flotation Method, the book explains every stage of parasite detection—from sample collection and preparation to microscopic identification and interpretation of results. Hundreds of full-color photographs and comparison images allow readers to distinguish parasite eggs, larvae, and oocysts with confidence, while practical discussions cover parasite life cycles, seasonality, zoonotic risks, and effective control strategies.

The book covers topics including:

• Introduction to veterinary parasitology
• Economic impact of parasitic diseases
• Protozoa and helminths
• Collection and storage of fecal samples
• Sample shipment and handling
• Modified Wisconsin Sugar Flotation Method
• Gross fecal examination
• Direct smear techniques
• Sedimentation techniques
• Alternative flotation methods
• Baermann technique for lungworm larvae
• Fluke egg recovery methods
• Interpretation of fecal examination results
• Parasites of beef cattle
• Parasites of dairy cattle
• Parasites of horses
• Parasites of swine
• Parasites of sheep and goats
• Parasites of alpacas
• Parasites of hoofed wildlife
• Nematode egg identification
• Tapeworm eggs
• Trematode eggs
• Coccidia oocysts
• Parasite life cycles
• Zoonotic parasites
• Parasite control and prevention strategies

Using detailed photographs, bullet-point instructions, and practical laboratory protocols, this handbook enables veterinary technicians to perform accurate fecal examinations and confidently identify the most important internal parasites affecting domestic livestock and hoofed wildlife. It serves as both a laboratory manual and an everyday clinical reference.

Who is this book for?

• Veterinary technicians
• Veterinary technician students
• Large animal veterinarians
• Diagnostic laboratory personnel
• Livestock health professionals
• Veterinary nursing students
• Animal science students