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DVM
Level 2, Semester 1
INTRODUCTION
• Parasitology is the branch of biological
science which deals with the parasites and
their hosts.
1. Reducing contamination
2. Avoiding infestation of the host
3. Treating the host/ reservoir of
contamination
REDUCING CONTAMINATION
DESICCATION:
• First and second stage larvae of
nematodes are readily destroyed by
drying out on soil and pasture.
• Eggs and third stage larvae are
somewhat more resistant.
• The longer the pastures are kept free of
airmails, the greater is the mortality
amongst all of the free living stages.
NUTRITION OF THE HOST