1st Edition

Veterinary Entomology Livestock and Companion Animals

By Ralph E. Williams Copyright 2010
376 Pages 8 Color & 204 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

376 Pages 8 Color & 204 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

376 Pages
by CRC Press

Livestock production systems and some husbandry practices are prone to producing veterinary important entomological concerns. In addition, various arthropod-borne diseases―such as West Nile and some types of encephalitis―can affect both humans and animals. To circumvent these problems successfully, a solid understanding of veterinary entomology should be the foundation of comprehensive... Read more

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

Biography

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.