VETMI 7405 - Fleas and Lice

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

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

D. Bowman.

In-depth look at fleas and lice of major importance in domestic animals common in North America and Europe. Details of taxonomy, biology, epidemiology, pathology, host immunity, clinical presentation, and preventative and curative treatment. Their role as mechanical and biological vectors of disease will be discussed. Efficacy of available parasiticides discussed.