Veterinary Pharmacology and Antiparasitic Agents

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The first half of the course will familiarize students with the fundamental principles of veterinary pharmacology, provide a basic understanding of the major definitions and terms used in veterinary pharmacology, and provide the basics on the history and scope of veterinary pharmacology. The second half of the course will take an in-depth look at drugs and agents for the prevention and control of parasitic arthropods, protozoa, and helminths of domestic animals. Emphasis will be on products commercially available in North America and Europe. Presents details on known (or postulated) modes of action for classes of compounds, important differences between drugs within the same class, targeted parasitic life stages, approved drug use and extra label drug use. Established or suspected resistance of parasites to specific drugs or drug classes will be highlighted. This course is intended as a core course for students enrolled in the Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Veterinary Parasitology program.