VETMI 7402 - Excavata

Fall, spring, summer. 1 credit. Letter grades only.

Permission of instructor required.

D. Bowman.

In-depth look at excavates of major importance in domestic animals. Emphasis on parasites common in North America and Europe. Details of taxonomy, biology, epidemiology, disease, and preventative and curative treatment. As relevant, susceptibility and resistance to available parasiticides will be highlighted. Information from primary literature will be reviewed.