External Parasites of Small Ruminants A Practical Guide to their Prevention and Control

Download or read book External Parasites of Small Ruminants A Practical Guide to their Prevention and Control written by Peter George Bates and published by CABI. This book was released on 2012 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is comprised of 11 chapters covering the prevention and control of ectoparasites that contribute to disease and infection in sheep and goats, types of parasites, diseases caused by these parasites and control methods that are currently available. Moreover, the implications of these ectoparasitoses on animal welfare and environmental impacts are also discussed. Focus is given on mites (Acari), ticks (Ixodida), lice (Phthiraptera), flies (Diptera), fleas (Siphonaptera), diagnosis, prevention, chemical control, alternative control methods and economic damage.