Wild animals play host to a wide variety of internal and external parasites, virtually all of which can be transmitted to humans. In this course, we will look at different types of parasites, how they affect wildlife and humans, diseases associated with specific parasites, and selected treatment options.


  • Date:1/4/2025 11:00 AM - 1/4/2025 01:00 PM
  • Location Online Event

 

Description

Wild animals play host to a wide variety of internal and external parasites, virtually all of which can be transmitted to humans. In this course, we will look at different types of parasites, how they affect wildlife and humans, diseases associated with specific parasites, and selected treatment options.

  • Ectoparasites
    • Fleas
    • Ticks
    • Lice
    • Mange
  • Endoparasites
    • Baylisascaris larva migrans
    • Whipworms, tapeworms, roundworms
    • Flukes
    • Heartworms
  • Botfly