VETMI 7406 - Biting Flies and Myiasis

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 dipterans 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. Control and available parasiticides will also be discussed.