Module 10: Veterinary Ectoparasites
Module Objectives
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Group common veterinary parasites as insects or arachnids
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Describe the pathognomonic features of common lice, ticks, mites, and fleas
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Differentiate between a soft and a hard tick
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Differentiate between a chewing and sucking louse
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Correctly identify the common veterinary mites and ticks to the level of species (when asked)
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Recall 2 diseases the 4 common ticks in the USA transmit