This chapter reviews the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenocortical axis physiology in horses as well as the diseases affecting this neuroendocrine system in equines.

An overview of all known features of the peste des petitis ruminants virus (PPRV) genome, structure and biology is provided. The structural and non-structural proteins of PPRV are described comprehensively. Moreover, available diagnostic tests and potent PPRV vaccines are discussed. Current...

This chapter covers the biology, morphology, transmission and impacts of Cryptobia salmositica infection. The diagnosis, clinical signs, histopathology, physiopathology, control and prevention (antiserum, monoclonal antibodies, disease resistance, vaccination, drug therapy, immunochemotherapy and...

This chapter gives an overview of the biology (life cycle, parasite stages, transmission and geographical distribution) and diagnosis of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, host physiopathology and immunity as well as treatment and prevention of infection.

This chapter covers Miamiensis avidus and related species parasitizing fish and other aquacultured species. Focus is given on the tissue and geographical distribution, host range, transmission, impact on fish production, diagnosis, external and internal lesions, histopathology, physiopathology and...

This chapter covers Heterobothrium okamotoi and Neoheterobothrium hirame, which are monogenean parasites of tiger puffer and olive flounder in Japan, respectively. The life cycle and morphology of these parasites are presented. Focus is given on the diagnosis, external and internal lesions,...

This chapter covers the life cycle of Sanguinicola inermis and its impact on fish production. Focus is also given on the diagnosis and clinical signs, histopathology, pathophysiology, host immune response and disease control strategies.

The morphology, life cycle, transmission, host species and geographical distribution of Bothriocephalus acheilognathi are presented. The importance of the disease, diagnosis, clinical signs, macroscopic and microscopic lesions (pathological changes), disease mechanism and control and prevention are ...

This chapter covers the morphology, life cycle, transmission, diagnosis, clinical signs, gross pathology and host tissue damage, physiopathological effects and control and prevention of Anisakis spp. in fish.

This chapter covers the general biology and distribution (systematics, life cycle and epidemiology) of Anguillicoloides crassus. The diagnosis, macroscopic and microscopic lesions, pathobiology (mortality, condition, swimming performance and reproduction) and control and prevention (drug therapy,...