Hafiz Muhammad Rizwan & Muhammad Ahsan Naeem 
Antiparasitic Drug Resistance in Veterinary Practice [EPUB ebook] 

Lack of clean water, inadequate sanitation, and insufficient infection prevention and control promote the spread of parasites. The discovery of antiparasitic drugs was considered a milestone in the veterinary and medical sciences, but their use has subsequently become limited due to the emergence of resistance. While plenty of attention has been given in human and animal health communities to the global threat of antimicrobial drug resistance, specific antiparasitic advice is less available.

This book provides an in-depth view of the issue for parasitologists, pharmacologists and veterinary scientists. Specifically discussing antiparasitic drug resistance mechanisms and factors responsible for the problem, it covers:

The physiological basis of parasitism;
Resistance across protozoa, helminths, insects, mites and ticks;
Molecular and phenotypic diagnostic methods;
Practical strategies for mitigating resistance development.

While it is clear that the veterinary field urgently requires the development of new antiparasitic drugs, of equal or even increased importance is the evaluation of alternative therapies and formulation of stringent policies to ensure appropriate drug use in veterinary practice. Highlighting the importance and development of resistance across different parasite groups, this book covers factors responsible for resistance development and advises strategies for effective stewardship and resistance mitigation.

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Meritorious Prof. Dr. Muhammad Younus is a distinguished academician currently serving as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan. He holds a Post Doctorate from the University of Minnesota, USA, and a Doctorate in Pathology and Public Health from the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan. Dr. Younus has garnered numerous accolades throughout his illustrious career, including at least six academic merit scholarships and the prestigious Presidential Civil Award Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2023 by the Government of Pakistan. His exceptional leadership and academic contributions have been recognized internationally, with the Distinguished Leadership Award bestowed upon him by the President of the University of Minnesota, USA, in 2016. He has also received the Best University Teacher Award in 2014 from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in Islamabad, and multiple Excellence Awards from the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC) and the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA). He has been instrumental in the establishment and development of new institutions such as CVAS Jhang and CVAS Narowal, for which he has received appreciation letters from esteemed organizations including the Vice Chancellor of UVAS, Lahore, and the Planning and Development Department, Government of Punjab. Dr. Younus is a prolific author with 14 books, 32 book chapters, and more than 270 research publications to his name. He has also successfully secured and executed 16 projects from various national and international funding agencies, totaling more than RS: 8, 000.00 million. Additionally, he has mentored and supervised 60 M.Phil. and 18 Ph.D. scholars, contributing significantly to the academic and research landscape in veterinary and animal sciences.