VTMED 6426 - Timely Topics in Veterinary Parasitology: Large-Animal

Spring. 0.5 credits. S/U grades only.

Enrollment limited to: third- and fourth-year veterinary students. Minimum enrollment 2.

D. Bowman.

In-depth look at one or a few parasites of special interest relative to large-animal medicine. Presents details of taxonomy, biology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and preventive and curative treatment. Efforts are made to discuss the practical control of the disease and to provide in-depth coverage of primary literature related to the parasite being discussed. Topics vary annually. The course is presented in a lecture/discussion format.