Title: Describe preventive measures and common treatments for parasitic infestation.
Course: Veterinary Science II (18105-II) > Section: Understanding Parasitology

Description should include

- husbandry practices that limit an animal's exposure to parasites
- common preventive drug treatments for parasitic infestation
- common drug treatments for parasitic infestation, including rotational deworming vs. strategic deworming based on fecal egg counts in horses
- other common treatments for parasitic infestation, including treatment of the environment.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why must most treatments for internal parasites be repeated in three weeks?
- What are some alternatives to flea dipping and “bombing” one’s house to eradicate flea infestation?
- Why is flea prevention important in the prevention of tapeworms?