Veterinary Entomology

Livestock and Companion Animals
1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-1-138-11818-8
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 376 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 570 g

Identifying those insects and related arthropods affecting the well being of livestock and companion animals, this volume provides detailed information on the problems they cause and offers guidelines on recommended pest management practices, emphasizing current trends and technologies. The book covers cattle, swine, sheep and goats, poultry, pet animals, and horses. Written by a leading expert, this book is an excellent resource for all those involved with the handling and research of livestock and companion animals, as well as students in entomology, agricultural, and veterinarian science.

Zielgruppe

Undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Williams, Ralph E.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften, Biologie: Sachbuch, Naturführer
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Wirbellose (Invertebrata) Insekten (Entomologie)
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Importance of Anthropods. Principles of Arthropod Management. Flies (Diptera). Myiasis. Lice (Order Phthiraptera). Fleas (Order Siphonaptera). Mites. Ticks. Other Arthropod Groups of Veterinary Importance. Management of Cattle Pests (Range, Confinement, Dairy). Management of Swine Pests. Management of Sheep and Goat Pests. Management of Poultry Pests. Management of Equine Pests. Management of Pet Pests.

Über Autor(innen)

Ralph E. Williams, PhD, D-ABFE, is a Professor of Entomology at Purdue University and the Director of the Purdue Forensic Science Program. His area of focus is with arthropods of public health and veterinary importance and forensic entomology. As a veterinary entomologist, his emphasis is placed on addressing the continuous need for development of pest management strategies relative to the protection and productivity of livestock and poultry.