Veterinary Entomology: Livestock and Companion Animals

Ralph E. Williams

déc. 2009 · CRC Press

À propos de cet e-book

Livestock production systems and some husbandry practices are prone to producing veterinary important entomological concerns. In addition, various arthropod-borne diseasessuch as West Nile and some types of encephalitiscan affect both humans and animals. To circumvent these problems successfully, a solid understanding of veterinary entomology shoul

À propos de l'auteur

Ralph E. Williams, PhD, D-ABFE, is a Professor of Entomology at Purdue University and the Director of the Purdue Forensic Science Program. His area of focus is with arthropods of public health and veterinary importance and forensic entomology. As a veterinary entomologist, his emphasis is placed on addressing the continuous need for development of pest management strategies relative to the protection and productivity of livestock and poultry.