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1 online resource (378 pages) |
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Front cover; DEDICATION; CONTENTS; LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS; PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; INTRODUCTION; THE AUTHOR; Chapter 1. IMPORTANCE OF ARTHROPODS; Chapter 2. PRINCIPLES OF ARTHROPOD MANAGEMENT; Chapter 3. FILES (DIPTERA); Chapter 4. MYIASIS; Chapter 5. LICE (ORDER PHTHIRAPTERA; Chapter 6. FLEAS (ORDER SIPHONAPTERA); Chapter 7. MITES; Chapter 8. TICKS; Chapter 9. OTHRE ARTHROPOD GROUPS OF VETERINARY IMPORTANCE; Chapter 10. MANAGEMENT OF CATTLE PESTS (RANGE, CONFINEMENT, DAIRY); Chapter 11. MANAGEMENT OFSWINE PESTS; Chapter 12. MANAGEMENT OF SHEEP AND GOAT PESTS |
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Chapter 13. MANAGEMENT OF POULTRY PESTSChapter 14. MANAGEMENT OF EQUINE PESTS; Chapter 15. MANAGEMENT OF PET PESTS; INDEX; Back cover |
| Summary |
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 animal-health programs and production management practices. Veterinary Entomology: Livestock and Companion Animals is a comprehensive guide to the recognition, biology, importance, and control of insects and rel |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Veterinary entomology.
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Insect pests -- Control.
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Livestock -- Parasites.
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Domestic animals -- Parasites.
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Insect Control
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Domestic animals -- Parasites
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Insect pests -- Control
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Livestock -- Parasites
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Veterinary entomology
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781439883198 |
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143988319X |
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