Introduction

Handbook of Parasites and Parasitic Diseases of Ducks explains the major parasitic diseases affecting ducks and their impact on flock health, productivity, and public health. It covers the biology, life cycles, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of both internal and external parasites commonly found in wild and domesticated ducks. The handbook also examines epidemiological risk factors associated with aquatic environments and different production systems, helping readers understand how parasites spread and how infections can be effectively managed.

This handbook combines essential scientific knowledge with practical disease management strategies. It is aimed as an essential resource for understanding how to improve duck health and sustainable poultry production for a wide range of academic and professional readers.

Key Features

• - Systematically covers helminths, protozoa, and ectoparasites affecting ducks.
• - Explains parasite life cycles, transmission routes, and disease mechanisms.
• - Describes modern diagnostic methods and immunological responses.
• - Provides practical guidance on antiparasitic treatments, prevention, and biosecurity.
• - Provides information on advanced topics like zoonotic risks, drug resistance, vaccine development, and emerging parasitic diseases.
• - Includes references for further reading.

Target Readership :

This is a textbook for students of veterinary medicine and zoology, and a practical handbook for researchers, veterinarians, poultry professionals and duck farmers.