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Veterinary Parasitology

 Veterinary parasitology is that the study of animal parasites, especially relationships between parasites and animal hosts. Parasites of livestock, (livestock and pet animals), also as wildlife animals are considered. Veterinary parasitologists study the genesis and development of parasitoses in animal hosts, also because the taxonomy and systematics of parasites, including the morphology, life cycles, and living needs of parasites within the environment and in animal hosts. Using a sort of research methods, they diagnose, treat, and stop animal parasitoses. Data obtained from parasitological research in animals helps in veterinary practice and improves animal breeding. The major goal of veterinary parasitology is to guard animals and improve their health, but because variety of animal parasites are transmitted to humans, veterinary parasitology is additionally important for public health. Various methods are wont to identify parasites in animals, using feces, blood, and tissue samples from the host animal. Coprological examinations involve examining the feces of animals to spot and count parasite eggs. Some common methods include fecal flotation and sedimentation to separate eggs from fecal matter. Others include the McMaster method, which uses a special two-chamber slide that permits parasite eggs to be more clearly visible and simply counted. It is most commonly used to monitor parasites in horses and other grazing and livestock animals. The Baermann method is analogous but requires more specialized equipment and longer and is usually wont to diagnose lungworm and threadworm.  

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