VETMI 7404 - Ticks

Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 credit. Letter grades only (no audit).

Permission of instructor required. Enrollment limited to: MPS students.

D. Bowman, A. Lucio-Forster.

In-depth look at soft and hard ticks of major importance in domestic animals. Emphasis on species common in North America and Europe. Details of taxonomy, biology, epidemiology, disease, and preventative and curative treatment. Pivotal role of ticks as vectors highlighted. Efficacy of available parasiticides will be considered.