Veterinary and Animal Science

Veterinary Parasitology

Veterinary Parasitology is the study of animal parasites, especially relationships between parasites and animal hosts. Parasites of domestic animals, (livestock and pet animals), as well as wildlife animals are considered. Using a variety of research methods, they diagnose, treat, and prevent animal parasitizes.

Medical Parasitology is the branch of sciences dealing with parasites which infect humans, the diseases caused by them, clinical picture and the response produced by humans against them. It is also concerned with various methods of their diagnosis, treatment and their prevention & control. Veterinary parasitology is a specialized field within veterinary medicine that focuses on the study of parasites that affect animals. These parasites can range from microscopic organisms to larger worms and insects, and they can cause a variety of health issues in animals. Here is an overview of veterinary parasitology:

Types of Animal Parasites:

Internal Parasites: These parasites live inside the host animal. Common examples include roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes. External Parasites: External parasites live on or in the host's skin and include fleas, ticks, mites, and lice. Protozoa: Single-celled organisms like coccidia and Giardia can cause diseases in animals.