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Organ-specific Parasites in Cattle

Editor: Tanmoy Rana

Organ-specific Parasites in Cattle

ISBN: 978-981-5322-11-8
eISBN: 978-981-5322-10-1 (Online)

Introduction

Organ-specific Parasites in Cattle explores parasitic diseases affecting various organs in cattle, offering a deep dive into their diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The book provides valuable insights into the etiology, symptoms, and pathophysiology of parasitic infections across critical organ systems, including the gastrointestinal tract, urogenital system, circulatory system, and more. With an emphasis on the latest research, it highlights advanced diagnostics, histopathological techniques, and the development of antiparasitic drugs and vaccines.

Readers will gain a thorough understanding of host-parasite interactions, resistance mechanisms, and effective control strategies, all presented with detailed explanations and visual aids. Designed to serve as a key reference, this book is essential for students, researchers, veterinary practitioners, and academicians aiming to deepen their knowledge in parasitology and animal health.

Key Features:

  • - Comprehensive coverage of organ-specific parasitic diseases in cattle
  • - Detailed focus on diagnosis, treatment, and preventive strategies
  • - Latest advancements in anti-parasitic drugs and vaccines


Readership

Ideal for graduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and veterinarians

Foreword

The well-being and health of livestock constitute crucial pillars for implementing sustainable agricultural practices within the intricate domain of animal husbandry and agriculture. Cattle, recognized as key components of global agriculture, play an essential role in supplying meat, milk, and other indispensable byproducts. Despite their significance, various challenges often undermine the optimal productivity of cattle, and among these concerns, parasitic infections emerge as a noteworthy issue.

The book titled "Organ-specific Parasites of Cattle" delves into the intricate realm of parasitism, centering its attention on those elusive organisms that target specific organs within the host bovine. This thorough inquiry, undertaken by a team of experts in parasitology, veterinary medicine, and animal health, seeks to elucidate the intricacies of the biology, impacts, and control measures associated with these organ-specific parasites.

This groundbreaking publication provides valuable perspectives for cattle farmers contending with the persistent challenge of parasite-related diseases, while also serving as a repository of information for veterinary professionals, researchers, and students. The book's concentration on organ-specific parasites contributes to a deeper understanding of the intricate dynamics between hosts and parasites, enriching our comprehension of these complex interactions.

The pages that follow are evidence of the contributors' unwavering commitment as they have painstakingly collected and synthesized the most recent findings from research and field observations and practical experiences. We sincerely hope that this compilation will prove to be a useful tool, promoting a more thorough understanding of the intricacies related to organ-specific parasites and, in the process, aiding in the creation of more robust and long-lasting control methods.

"Organ-specific Parasites of Cattle" serves as a beacon in the constantly changing field of agriculture and animal health, pointing the way toward a more sophisticated and all-encompassing strategy for reducing the negative effects of these parasitism on the well-being and output of the bovine species. In the continuous search for the welfare of cattle and the resilience of our agricultural systems, may this work serve as an inspiration for more research, creativity, and cooperation.



Samuel Uchenna Felix National Animal Production Research Institute/Ahmadu
Bello University Nigeria/Department of Food and Animal Science
Alabama A&M University, USA