Georgis' Parasitology for Veterinarians, 11th Edition

Georgis' Parasitology for Veterinarians, 11th Edition

Descripcion del producto

ISBN Number 9780323543965
Main Author By Dwight D. Bowman
Copyright Year 2021
Edition Number 11
Format Book
Trim 276 x 216 (8 1/2 x 10 7/8)
Illustrations Approx. 640 illustrations (520 in full color)
Imprint Saunders
Page Count 528
Publication Date 30 Oct 2020
Stock Status NOT YET PUBLISHED Expected Release Date: 2020-10-30

Book Description


Georgis? Parasitology for Veterinarians 11th Edition provides the most current information on all parasites commonly encountered in veterinary medicine including minor or rare parasites to assist in the diagnosis of difficult cases. While primarily focused on parasites that infect ruminants horses pigs dogs and cats this comprehensive text also covers organisms that commonly infect laboratory animals and exotic species. More than 600 high-quality color photographs and illustrations help you learn how to easily identify and treat parasites of every kind.


New to this edition
  • NEW! Updated vaccines chapter
  • keeps you up to date with what?s currently happening in the field, as well as future prospects.
  • NEW! Sections on new compounds in antiparasitic drugs provide coverage of the latest developments.
  • NEW! Updated chapter on vector-borne diseases offers more in-depth detail on this topic.
  • NEW! Enhanced eBook on Student Consult contains chapter review questions and answers, flashcards, and canine and feline parasite posters to help increase your retention of difficult subject matter.
  • NEW! Updated chapter on parasite diagnostics includes new pictures and plates.
  • NEW! Updated drug tables offer the most current information on drugs, vaccinations, and parasiticides.

Key Features
  • The most comprehensive parasitology content available, written specifically for veterinarians,
  • provides complete information on all parasites commonly encountered in veterinary medicine, as well as information about minor or rare parasites.
  • High-quality color photographs and illustrations make the process of identifying and treating parasites more accurate and efficient.

Author Information
By Dwight D. Bowman, Associate Professor of Parasitology, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA

Book Contents


1. Introduction
2. Arthropods
3. Protozoans
4. Helminths
5. Vector-Borne Diseases
6. Antiparasitic Drugs
7. Diagnostic Parasitology
8. Histopathologic Diagnosis
9. Vaccinations