Submitted to: Complete Book
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 2/20/2022
Publication Date: 4/25/2022
Citation: Machtinger, E.T., Weeks, E.N., Geden, C.J., Lacher, E. 2022. Pests and parasites of horses. Complete Book, Wageningen Academic Publishers. 396 pgs. https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-923-7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-923-7

Interpretive Summary: Many pests and parasites affect horses, mules, and donkeys from flies to ticks, to parasitic worms. Until now, there has not been a resource for equine enthusiasts to learn about pest identification, ecology, and management. In this book, written by authors at Pennsylvania State University, the University of Florida, USDA-ARS-CMAVE (Gainesville, FL) and an veterinarian In Florida, the major pests of horses in the United States and Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand are covered along with the veterinary conditions and recommended care associated with these pests. Photographs are provided to help to identify species and perform management tasks. The book is written with practical, science-based control methods and includes a glossary for reference, a brief introduction to basic entomology, and a sample integrated pest management plan that readers can personalize for pest control. Along with horse riders, trainers, owners, caretakers, and general equine enthusiasts, students in animal sciences, veterinary sciences, parasitology, horse care courses, or horse training programs will find this book a useful resource.

Technical Abstract: Many pests and parasites affect horses, mules, and donkeys from flies to ticks, to parasitic worms. Until now, there has not been a resource for equine enthusiasts to learn about pest identification, ecology, and management. In this book, written by authors at Pennsylvania State University, the University of Florida, USDA-ARS-CMAVE (Gainesville, FL) and an veterinarian In Florida, the major pests of horses in the United States and Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand are covered along with the veterinary conditions and recommended care associated with these pests. Photographs are provided to help to identify species and perform management tasks. The book is written with practical, science-based control methods and includes a glossary for reference, a brief introduction to basic entomology, and a sample integrated pest management plan that readers can personalize for pest control. Along with horse riders, trainers, owners, caretakers, and general equine enthusiasts, students in animal sciences, veterinary sciences, parasitology, horse care courses, or horse training programs will find this book a useful resource.