Veterinary Parasitology

VETS3041

Veterinary Parasitology is a study of the common diseases of companion and commercial animals caused by protozoan, nematode, platyhelminth, insect and acarine parasites. The course includes the biology of parasites, with emphasis on principles of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment and control of parasitic diseases. Veterinary Parasitology assumes an understanding of basic biological principles and knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of animals. The unit is a preparation for VETS3242 Animal Disease.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Senior

Credit points: 5

Commencing semesters: 1

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: VETS3041

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: No

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