Ralph E Williams

Veterinary Entomology

Livestock and Companion Animals

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Identifying those insects and related arthropods affecting the well being of livestock and companion animals, this volume provides detailed information on the problems they cause and offers guidelines on recommended pest management practices, emphasizing current trends and technologies. The book covers cattle, swine, sheep and goats, poultry, pet animals, and horses. Written by a leading expert, this book is an excellent resource for all those involved with the handling and research of livestock and companion animals, as well as students in entomology, agricultural, and veterinarian science.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 376
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Dezember 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 703g
• ISBN-13: 9781420068498
• ISBN-10: 1420068490
• Artikelnr.: 23141590

Autorenporträt

Ralph E. Williams, PhD, D-ABFE, is a Professor of Entomology at Purdue University and the Director of the Purdue Forensic Science Program. His area of focus is with arthropods of public health and veterinary importance and forensic entomology. As a veterinary entomologist, his emphasis is placed on addressing the continuous need for development of pest management strategies relative to the protection and productivity of livestock and poultry.

Inhaltsangabe

Importance of Anthropods. Principles of Arthropod Management. Flies
(Diptera). Myiasis. Lice (Order Phthiraptera). Fleas (Order Siphonaptera).
Mites. Ticks. Other Arthropod Groups of Veterinary Importance. Management
of Cattle Pests (Range, Confinement, Dairy). Management of Swine Pests.
Management of Sheep and Goat Pests. Management of Poultry Pests. Management
of Equine Pests. Management of Pet Pests.