Fundamentals of Veterinary Parasitology

Contents: 1. General Veterinary Parasitology. 2. Trematodes of Veterinary Importance. 3. Cestodes of Veterinary Importance. 4. Nematodes of Veterinary Importance. 5. Arthropods of Veterinary Importance. 6. Protozoa of Veterinary Importance. 7. Various Anthelmintics and Their Mode of Action. 8. Anti-protozoal Drugs. 9. Anthelmintic Resistance, Its Type, Mechanism, Management and Control. 10. Acaricide Resistance, Mechanisms and Monitoring Tools. 11. Anti-protozoal Drug Resistance. 12. Commercialised Anti-parasitic Vaccines. 13. Parasites At A Glance. Glossary. 

Presenting the book entitled “Fundamentals of Veterinary Parasitology” is like the fulfillment of a commitment to the budding veterinarians to prepare them better for various competitive examinations for higher veterinary education and entry to national agricultural research services / systems. The primary purpose of this title is to expose the students to the most relevant and current information on the growing discipline in a concise and easily comprehensible manner. The contents of this book follow the complete syllabus of Veterinary Parasitology based on Veterinary Council of India regulations. This book offers readers quick access to current information and a broad vision of parasitology essentials. This book’s fundamental objective is to make the readers recognize and understand the main facts and concepts-the bedrock of the subject. The vast information on the veterinary parasitology represented in this handbook is refined to serve as a ready reckoner for rapid revision. Each topic begins with a summary of essential facts, followed by a description of the subject that focuses on core information with clear, simple line diagrams that are easy for the readers to understand and recall and reproduce information in a precise manner in various competitive examinations. The book will assist readers in gaining confidence and successfully preparing for a variety of competitive examinations. We hope that instructors, researchers, and field veterinarians will find this book helpful as a quick reference.