PPT-Internal Parasites

Internal Parasites An internal parasite lives at least part of its life cycle inside the host There are more than 150 types of internal parasites that can infect equine Symptoms Weight loss Listlessness. An Exploration of the Importance of Anthelmintic Herbs . for . Wellness. By Jackie Christensen, MS, HHP, NC, MH. Parasites-The Unwanted Guests. Medical research . has estimated . that . 85-95% . of the North American adult . INAG 120 – Equine Health Management. November . 21, 2011. Ectoparasites. = parasites that attack skin and body openings. Flies. Black Flies/Midges. Ticks. Mosquitoes. Lice. Mites. Mechanism of blood feeding. Parasites. Small organisms that live on or in and derive their food from a host organism, such as a horse. Be beneficial or detrimental . Primary management goal is to control harmful internal parasites that can lower efficiency, performance, digestion and can even kill a horse. Equine Science. Internal Parasites. Why should we be concerned?. Affects:. Reproduction. Growth. Performance. Overall well being. How many internal parasites are known to affect horses?. >150. Internal Parasites. Copepods . Type of crustacean. Lives on outside of fish. www.natgeocreative.com. Hoeg. et al. 2005. Isopods. www.uj.ac.za. Type of crustacean. Lives on outside of fish. Joao Pedro Silva. Klaus . Stlefel. Small Animal Technology. Common Diseases. 6 Categories. 1) Infectious Diseases. 2) Noninfectious Diseases. 3) Internal Parasites. 4) External Parasites. 5) Fungal Diseases. 6) Poisonings. Symptoms of Illness. Categorize diseases by their cause. List common diseases found in animals. Identify common animal parasites and their symptoms. Perform . an animal health . check. Identify & describe zoonotic diseases. Presented at the . “Enhancing chicken productivity through parasite management for effective Newcastle disease vaccination in Kenya – Mbeere Stakeholders workshop on 4. th. December 2013”. By. AbstractThe prevalence of helminth parasites in indigenous fowls was investigated in Zoba Anseba, Eritrea. The rate of infection was as high as 52.43% in rectal swab examination and 63.00% in the sl NAVLEThe NAVLE is developed through a collaborationof the International Councilfor Veterinary Assessmentand the National Board of Medical ExaminersThis NAVLE Species and Diagnosesdocumentprovides an o Contact our medical center today to receive more information or to schedule an appointment by calling our office number 718 275 8900. Contact our medical center today to receive more information or to schedule an appointment by calling our office number 718 275 8900. Parasites: An organism living on or in another organism called host that provides it with protection and nourishment.. Host: the animal that harbors a parasites.. Type of parasites:. Obligate parasites : those parasites that cannot exists with out a host.eg: malaria. Poonam. . Salotra. National Institute of Pathology (ICMR). New Delhi. Post Kala-azar Dermal . Leishmaniasis.. Impact of . Visceral . Leishmaniasis. VL Fact sheet. 200 Million People currently at risk for contracting VL.