Parasitology

Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) shares the clinical presentation, progression, and diagnostic challenges for feline patients with cytauxzoonosis

During an interview with dvm360, Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) shares multiple vector-borne diseases and infections that can be presenting in feline patients

Merck Animal Health's Safe-Guard Aquasol is designed to treat roundworms in backyard flocks.

Richard Gerhold, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), shared approaches to management of mites

Last revised in 2015, the document provides guidance for addressing underdiagnosis and undermanagement of the disease, as well as fresh data on prevention, testing and treatment

Richard Gerhold, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), associate professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, discusses some ways that humans can help combat diseases associated with these pathogens

How Ovacyte Pet is putting time back in the hands of veterinary staff with fully automated, digital sample analysis.

Lone star ticks, and the most effective preventatives, were covered during a session at the Fetch dvm360 Conference in Atlantic City.

Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of some common parasitic mites were covered in a session at the Fetch dvm360 Conference in Atlantic City

Elanco's lotilaner, moxidectin, praziquantel, and pyrantel chewable tablets (Credelio Quattro) provide a single monthly dose for protection against fleas, ticks, heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, and 3 species of tapeworm.

Bats are known carriers of a number of zoonotic diseases, but a recent study found no presence of the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi

Don’t miss these 3 articles covering recent developments in veterinary parasitology

A veterinarian shares tips for dealing with common mosquito-borne illnesses in horses

Mitigating fear, anxiety, and stress in isolated or quarantined canines

An experimental vaccine that protects against Deformed Wing Virus-B has showed promise in studies

The preventive therapy is the first-ever proven against bovine anaplasmosis, which costs the global cattle industry $1 billion, annually.

A Hebrew University Study found a vulnerability in bacteria essential to certain parasite reproduction

It is not news that ticks pose a risk to the health of patients, clients, and staff, but how much do you know about them?

Better ways to understand and protect felines from parasitic infections

The parasiticide is currently on track to receive approval this October

By keeping dogs healthy and owners educated, veterinarians can block the spread of canine zoonoses to people

Tackling the increase of heartworm infections.

The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ guidelines offer information on reducing the risk of parasitic diseases in horses, anthelmintic resistance, and more

A study overview on preventing parasites in dogs

The series will provide comprehensive and staff-oriented education for heartworm management

These articles discuss parasite myths, share revised canine heartworm disease guidelines, and explore the diseases ticks can transmit

At the 2024 AVMA Convention, beekeeper Kaitlyn Krebs, DVM, MBA, DABVP (Canine/Feline) addressed viruses and parasites that can affect the entire hive

Fenbendazole is indicated as a parasite preventive, which can be used as a tool by wildlife managers

Known for transmitting vector-borne disease, these parasites also have a role in the global ecosystem.

The scholarship is awarded to a veterinary student interested in companion animal infectious disease, clinical vaccinology, or immunology.