Veterinary Entomology

Arthropod Ectoparasites of Veterinary Importance

Häftad, Engelska, 1997

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This illustrated text on the insects and other arthropods of veterinary importance focuses on the arthropods of temperate northern Europe and America, many of which are common to both regions. It has been written for practising veterinarians, veterinary researchers, and students of veterinary medicine, animal husbandry and related livestock disciplines.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum1997-02-28
Mått155 x 235 x 25 mm
Vikt686 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor456
FörlagChapman and Hall
ISBN9780412615108

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1 The importance and diversity of arthropod ectoparasites.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Ectoparasite-host relationships.- 1.3 Ectoparasite damage.- 1.4 The evolution of ectoparasite-host relationships.- 1.5 A modern and growing problem.- 1.6 Arthropod structure and function.- 1.7 Patterns of arthropod development.- 1.8 The classification of diversity.- 1.9 The origins of arthropods.- 1.10 Living arthropod groups.- 1.11 Arthropod distributions.- 1.12 Further reading.- 2 Mites (Acari).- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Morphology.- 2.3 Life history.- 2.4 Pathology.- 2.5 Classification.- 2.6 Recognition of mites of veterinary importance.- 2.7 Astigmata.- 2.8 Prostigmata.- 2.9 Mesostigmata.- 2.10 Further reading.- 3 Ticks (Acari).- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Morphology.- 3.3 Life history.- 3.4 Pathology.- 3.5 Classification.- 3.6 Recognition of ticks of veterinary importance.- 3.7 Ixodidae.- 3.8 Argasidae.- 3.9 Further reading.- 4 Adult flies (Diptera).- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Morphology.- 4.3 Life history.-4.4 Pathology.- 4.5 Classification.- 4.6 Recognition of flies of veterinary importance.- 4.7 Cyclorrhapha.- 4.8 Brachycera.- 4.9 Nematocera.- 4.10 Other Diptera of veterinary interest.- 4.11 Further reading.- 5 Myiasis.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Morphology.- 5.3 Life history.- 5.4 Pathology.- 5.5 Classification.- 5.6 Recognition of dipterous agents of myiasis.- 5.7 Oestridae.- 5.8 Calliphoridae.- 5.9 Sarcophagidae.- 5.10 Further reading.- 6 Fleas (Siphonaptera).- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 Morphology.- 6.3 Life history.- 6.4 Pathology.- 6.5 Classification.- 6.6 Recognition of fleas of veterinary importance.- 6.7 Pulicidae.- 6.8 Ceratophyllidae.- 6.9 Flea species of minor veterinary interest.- 6.10 Further reading.- 7 Lice (Phthiraptara).- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Morphology.- 7.3 Life history.- 7.4 Pathology.- 7.5 Classification.- 7.6 Recognition of lice of veterinary importance.- 7.7 Amblycera.- 7.8 Ischnocera.- 7.9 Anoplura.- 7.10 Further reading.- 8 The control and treatment of ectoparasite infestation.- 8.1 Introduction.- 8.2 Diagnosis of ectoparasite infestation.- 8.3 The chemical control of ectoparasites.- 8.4 Mode of ectoparasiticide application.- 8.5 Problems with chemical control.- 8.6 Non-chemical control of ectoparasites.- 8.7 Cattle.- 8.8 Sheep.- 8.9 Horses.- 8.10 Pigs.- 8.11 Goats.- 8.12 Dogs.- 8.13 Cats.- 8.14 Small mammals.- 8.15 Birds.- 8.16 Further reading.