480. The War on Worms, Part II: Integrated Parasite Control Options for Your Clients

Only available as part of a package

Parasite control in the United States is in crisis. Reports of total anthelmintic failure are becoming more common, and global climate change is expanding the range and activity of parasites. Integrated parasite management gives clients better control, is more cost effective over time, and protects our finite dewormer resource. This session will address risk factors in different farm management systems, pasture management to decrease parasite exposure, diagnostic types and recommended frequency, and adjunctive (non-drug) options for control.

Grace VanHoy

DVM, M.S., DACVIM-LA

Assistant Professor | The Ohio State University | Columbus, Ohio

Dr. Grace VanHoy is a clinical instructor in the farm animal medicine and surgery service at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center, as well as an assistant professor with the veterinary preventative medicine department in the parasitology section at the College of Veterinary Medicine. She received her bachelor's degree in animal sciences from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and her DVM degree from Ohio State, where she also completed an internship and residency in the farm animal medicine and surgery service. During her residency, Dr. VanHoy also completed a master's degree with an emphasis in veterinary parasitology, and she is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.