Title: Demonstrate standard diagnostic procedures for determining the presence of parasites.
Course: Veterinary Science II (18105-II) > Section: Understanding Parasitology

Demonstration may include

- performing a gross exam, direct smear, and skin scraping
- performing a fecal float in sugar solution and in salt solution, including the difference between a fecal float on small animals and a fecal egg count on horses and other large animals (FAMACHA score)
- obtaining and storing parasite samples for testing
- using a microscope to identify parasites in feces, blood, skin, or hair.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is a viable sample collected?
- How is each diagnostic test performed?

Teacher Resource:

- Parasite/Microscopic Identification List, FFA (https://www.vaffa.org/docs/Virginia%20Veterinary%20%20Science%20Rules_03596.pdf)