Diagnostic Veterinary Parasitology
An Introduction

P. D. Juyal (Author)

9789381450901

Hardback, published 31 August 2015

102 pages
22.9 x 10.9 x 1.5 cm, 0.475 kg

Immunological and molecular techniques have become increasingly utilized for the diagnosis of parasitic diseases. Despite this, veterinary practitioners across the globe continue to primarily depend on conventional methods, such as faecal and blood smear examinations. The rationale behind this is the long-standing principle of seeing is believing. Although these conventional techniques have been the standard for a long time, the application of immunological and molecular diagnostic methods is becoming increasingly prevalent. These modern techniques have the potential to be more sensitive, specific, and cost-effective than traditional methods.

• 01. Introduction
• 02. Collection, preservation and despatch of faecal samples
• 03. Techniques for identification of parasitic eggs/oocysts in faeces
• 04. Identification of parasitic mites: collection and examination
• 05. Examination of blood, lymph node biopsy and other body fluids
• 06. Collection and preservation of parasites
• 07. Immuno-molecular techniques for diagnosis of parasitic infections