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NOV-DEC 2015

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tvpjournal.com | November/December 2015 | ToDay's VeTeriNary PracTice PracTical ParasiTology Peer reviewed 89 it is always prudent to interpret a confounding heartworm test result together with other available information, such as client compliance and potential resistance to preventives. These issues have been addressed in previous publications. 5,6 also, the clinical condition of the patient, as determined by a thorough physical examination and blood and urine analyses, should always be used in conjunction with heartworm test results to make sensible treatment decisions. 5. I am interested in textbooks, laboratory manuals, and online information. What are some available resources? This is the easiest of the questions to answer. The information age is upon us. an extraordinary array of educational resources is available to practicing veterinarians. excellent parasitology textbooks and laboratory manuals are available in either hard copy or electronic versions. 1-4 Most include high quality illustrations and photographs that can assist veterinarians with the most challenging cases. Many contain detailed life cycles and up-to-date treatment information on companion animals, livestock, and exotics; understanding life cycles is crucial in implementing a successful parasite control strategy. one of my favorite quotes is by cr reinemeyer and MK Nielsen 7 : They say, "a thorough knowledge of life cycles is not emphasized merely to torment veterinary students. rather, life cycle details reveal opportunities to control parasites through chemical or management interventions." The worldwide web provides access to global information on virtually any parasite in any location. The sheer number of websites is mind- boggling. examples that should be of interest are listed in the Table. We veterinary parasitologists do not expect veterinarians to be experts on every parasite, but use of available information and resources can get you closer. References 1. Zajac aM, conboy ga. Veterinary Clinical Parasitology, 8th ed. West sussex, UK: Wiley Blackwell Publishing, 2012. 2. Bowman DD. Diagnostic parasitology. in Bowman DD (ed): Georgis' Parasitology for Veterinarians, 10th ed. st. louis: saunders elsevier, 2014, pp 326-398. 3. Foreyt WJ. Veterinary Parasitology Reference Manual, 5th ed. ames, ia: Wiley Blackwell, ames, 2002. 4. Blagburn Bl. Internal Parasites of Dogs and Cats: Diagnostic Manual. greensboro, Nc: Novartis animal Health (now Table. Websites Containing information & resources on Parasites resourCe Web address Content American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP) aavp.org Website maintained by expert veterinary parasitologists worldwide; source of late-breaking research via the proceedings of the AAVP annual meetings. American Heartworm Society heartwormsociety.org Excellent resource on all aspects of heartworm; monitored and maintained by knowledgeable experts. Centers for Disease Control cdc.gov/parasites/ Excellent resource for human parasitic diseases and information on parasites that infect both humans and animals; monitored and maintained by knowledgeable experts. Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) capcvet.org All things parasitic for companion animals; monitored and maintained by knowledgeable experts. Excellent site for parasite prevalence maps and forecasts. Maintains up-to-date summary sheets on important parasites of companion animals. Companion Animal Parasite Council (Consumer Website) petsandparasites.org An excellent consumer-oriented companion website to CAPC. Forecast maps for selected parasitic and vector-borne diseases are also available here for clients. Information is less technical and more easily understood by clients. National Center for Veterinary Parasitology ncvetp.org National interinstitutional veterinary parasitology training center; excellent training program for future veterinary parasitologists. Numerous resources for teaching and diagnostic veterinary parasitology. u niversity of rhode island Tick resource Center tickencounter.org Excellent information on ticks with an emphasis on prevention of tick infestations and tick-borne diseases in humans. Note : Several of these websites contain links to other resources.

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