Comprehensive Veterinary Parasitology has been meticulously designed to serve as a one‑stop resource for advanced learners and competitive exam aspirants in veterinary and animal sciences. The book blends conceptual clarity with examination‑oriented practice, offering a wide range of multiple‑choice questions (MCQs) and subjective based questions drawn from classical parasitology, modern molecular insights, and applied veterinary practice. It caters to the academic needs of post-graduate (PG) and PhD scholars, while also equipping candidates preparing for Agricultural Research Service (ARS), ICAR‑NET, state service examinations, and other national competitive tests. Each chapter is structured to reinforce fundamentals, highlight recent advances, and test analytical skills through carefully curated MCQs. The content covers protozoology, helminthology, entomology, immunology, and zoonosis, with emphasis on host–parasite interactions, pathogenesis, diagnostics, and control strategies. Special sections address emerging parasitic diseases, drug resistance, climate change impacts, and One Health perspectives, ensuring relevance to contemporary challenges. Readers will get benefit from exam‑style practice questions, explanatory notes, and references to recent peer‑reviewed literature, making the book both a study companion and a reliable reference. Assistant professors and educators will find it useful for mentoring, while researchers can use it to refresh core concepts and stay updated. By combining scientific rigor with examination readiness, this book empowers veterinary professionals to excel academically, succeed in competitive examinations, and contribute meaningfully to animal health and productivity.
Dr. Ashutosh Fular, Scientist, ICAR is recognized for impactful research in Veterinary Parasitology, particularly in acaricide resistance and vector biology. Affiliated with the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, his work includes establishing reference tick populations for acaricide resistance studies, which are foundational for disease control in livestock. Dr. Fular’s research publications are cited widely, underscoring his valuable contributions to the scientific community and his ongoing role in advancing tick and parasite management within veterinary practice.
Dr. Nisha Bisht, Scientist, ICAR, earned her M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. in Veterinary Parasitology from ICAR- Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly. Her research interests focus on host-parasite interactions, tick and tick-borne diseases, acaricide and anthelmintic resistance. Her dedication to advancing Veterinary Parasitology is evident in her work bridging innovative research and practical animal health challenges.
Dr. Rasmita Panda, Scientist, ICAR, earned her Ph.D. from IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly, in the Veterinary Parasitology discipline from 2017 to 2022. She has experience in teaching and has been expertise in several molecular techniques employed for parasitic disease diagnosis. Dr. Panda contributes to the expanding forefront of parasitology with keen academic insight and a commitment to fostering animal health and parasite management strategies.
1. Veterinary Helminthology........................................................................1
2. Veterinary Protozoology.........................................................................51
3. Veterinary Entomology........................................................................107
4. Parasitic Zoonosis................................................................................145
5. Immunoparasitology............................................................................175
6. Diagnostic Parasitology.......................................................................195
7. Assertion–Reasoning Questions...........................................................215
8. Subjective Questions............................................................................239
