PROGRAM

Annual Meeting of the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists

New Orleans, Louisiana

July 10-13, 1999

Saturday, July 10, 1999

11:00-2:30 AAVP Board Meeting Poydras Room

2:00-7:00 Registration LaSalle Ballroom Lobby

3:00-3:15 Opening Remarks LaSalle A

President: LC Gasbarre
Vice President & Program Chairman: TJ Kennedy

Session I Room: LaSalle A

MERIAL SECOND ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
Modulation of the Immune Response by Parasites
Moderator: J Guerrero

3:15 (1) Immune Response to Vaccination. Jennifer Rice Conlon
3:50 (2) Arthropods as Modulators of the Immune Response. Stephen K. Wikel
4:25 (3) Gastrointestinal Nematode Parasites as Modulators of the Immune Response. Joseph F. Urban, Jr.

5:00-5:15 BREAK

Session II Room: LaSalle A
Topic: Companion Animal Parasites
Moderators: B. Blagburn, A. Donoghue

5:15 (4) Efficacy of Nitenpyram Flavored Tablets for Rapid Removal of Adult Cat Fleas, Ctenocephalides felis, on Cats. B.L. Blagburn, J.L. Vaughn, J.M. Butler, R. Schenker
5:30 (5) Control of Fleas on Pets and in Homes Using Lufenuron and Nitenpyram. M. W. Dryden, T. Maggid, S. Bunch, R. Schenker
5:45 (6) Killing Effect of Amitraz or Deltamethrin Based Collars Against the Brown Dog Tick. Agustin Estrada-Pena, Frederic Ascher
6:00 (7) Antifixing + Feeding Effects of Amitraz or Deltamethrin Based Collars Against the Brown Dog Tick. Augustin Estrada-Pena, Frederic Ascher
6:15 (8) Experimental Transfer of the Nasal Mite, Pneumonyssoides caninum, in Dogs. L. Gunnarsson, G. Zakrisson, D. Christensson, C. Rehbinder, A. Uggla
6:30 (9) The Effect of Preventive on Anti-Dirofilaria immitis Antibodies in Cats Receiving Trickle Infections with D. immitis. A.R. Donoghue, C.A. Piche, S.V. Radecki, L.E. Schaad, L. Venco, G.R. Frank
6:45 (10) Clinical Efficacy of the Association of Melarsomine Dihydrochloride and Ivermectin in Dogs with Moderate to Severe Heartworm Disease. N. Labarthe, S. Menezes
7:00 (11) Anthelmintic Activity of Bacillus thuringensis to Adult Haemonchus contortus in Goats. Yao Baoan, Wang Xiang, Xia Xueshan, Zhao Junlong, Ma Lihua, Sun Ming, Yu Ziuiu

Session III Room: LaSalle B&C
Topic: Protozoology Lab Techniques
Moderators: D. Bowman, A. Gadjahar

5:15 (12) Kinetics and a Single Read ELISA for Ovine Toxoplasmosis: Assay Validation with Analysis of Effects of Component Variation. S.R. Werre, H.O. Mohammed, R.H. Jacobson, D.D. Bowman
5:30 (13) Efficacy of Doramectin Against Trichostrongylid Parasites of Goats in East Tennessee. C.T. Faulkner, C.S. Mayes, S. Patton
5:45 (14) Experimental Studies on the Susceptibility of Several Species of Animals to Elaphostrongylus cervi and Parelaphostrongylus tenuis. A. Gajahar, S. Tessaro, B. Scandrett, D. Ogunremi, M. Lankester, L. Forbes
6:00 (15) The Anthelmintic Potential of Chenopodium ambrosioides in Goats. J.K. Ketzis, D.D. Bowman
6:15 (16) Development of a Coproantigen ELISA Test for the Diagnosis of Ostertagia sp. Infections in Farmed Red Deer. T. Qureshi, C. Santrich, R.E. Labes, M. Taylor, M.L. Cross, C.G. MacKintosh
6:30 (17) A Two Year Study Evaluating the Persistent Efficacy of Doramectin in Sheep. B.E. Stromberg, G.A. Averbeck, B.W. Woodward, C.J. Christians
6:45 (18) Trichostrongyle Infection in Kathadin Lambs and Spanish Kids in Virginia. A.M. Zajac, S. Wildeus

7:30 - 9:00 Bayer WELCOMING RECEPTION Room: LaSalle A

Sunday, July 11, 1999

Session IV Room: LaSalle A
Topic: Protozoology Lab Techniques
Moderators: S. Barr, S. Little

8:00 (19) Partial Characterization of Serine Protease Activity in Sarcocystis neurona Merozoites. S.C. Barr
8:15 (20) Comparison of Diagnostic Techniques for Microsporidia in Lovebirds. C. Barton, D. Phalen, K. Snowden
8:30 (21) Coxiella-like Organisms in Amblyomma americanum May Inhibit PCR-based Detection of Ehrlichia chaffeensis. C.J. Chambers, S.E. Little
8:45 (22) The Ultrastructure of Gametogenesis of Cryptosporidium baileyi (Eimeriorina; Cryptosporidiidae) in the Respiratory Tract of Broiler Chickens (Gallus domesticus). M.A. Cheadle, M. Tovio-Kinnucan, B.L. Blagburn
9:00 (23) Evaluation of the Efficacy of Carnidazole Against Giardia. M.E. Olson, C.A. Piche
9:15 (24) Prevalence of Sarcocystis Species in the Intestine of the Opossum (Didelphis virginiana). J.P. Dubey
9:30 (25) Evaluation of PCR for Detection of Cryptosporidium parvum in Environmental and Agricultural Samples. James A. Higgins, Mark C. Jenkins, James M. Trout, Earl J. Lewis, Thaddeus K. Graczyk, Ron Fayer
9:45 (26) SSU rRNA Sequencing of Different Animal Blastocystis Isolates: How Similar are They? J. Hoevers, P. Holman, K. Snowden
10:00 (27) Multiple DNA Markers Differentiate Sarcocystis neurona and S. falcatula and Identify Two Additional Sarcocystis spp. Shed by Opossums. S.M. Tanhauser, C.A. Yowell, T.J. Cutler, E.C. Greiner, R.J. MacKay, J.B. Dame

Session V Room: LaSalle B&C
Topic: Cattle Nematode Chemotherapy
Moderators: C. Reinemeyer, K. Snowden

8:00 (28) The Impact of Eprinomectin Treatment on Dairy Cattle Reproductive Performance. W.B. McPherson, B. Slacek, A. Familton, R.P. Gogolewski, W.G. Ryan, S.J. Gross
8:15 (29) Comparative Efficacy of Commercial Pour-on Parasiticides Applied to Wet Cattle. L. Cruthers, R. Slone
8:30 (30) Persistent Efficacy of Pour-on Formulations of Moxidectin and Ivermectin Against Naturally Acquired Nematode Infections of Beef Cattle in Florida. M.E. Jordan, W.E. Kunkle, Q.-Y Zeng, L.B. Davis, W.C. Clymer, C.H. Courtney
8:45 (31) Persistent Activity of Doramectin Injectable Solution and Moxidection Pour-on Solution Against Naturally Acquired Infections in Stocker Cattle C.R. Reinemeyer, R.S. Rew
9:00 (32) Evaluation of Persistent Efficacy of Doramectin and Ivermectin Injectable Against Ostertagia ostertagi and Cooperia oncophora in Cattle.J Vercruysse, J. Dorny, P.Demeulenaere, D. Smets, K. Claerebout, J. Agneessens
9:15 (33) The Effect of Strategic Parasite Control with IVOMEC (ivermectin) Pour-on on Productivity of Cow-Calf Herds in Texas.S.Wikse, K. Barling, R. Field, T.Craig, C. White
9:30 (34) Comparison of Persistent Anthelmintic Efficacy of Topical Formulations of Doramectin, Ivermectin, Eprinomectin and Moxidectin Against Naturally Acquired Infections in Beef Calves. J.C. Williams, A.F. Loyacano, A. DeRosa, J. Gurie, B.C. Clymer, F. Guerino
9:45 (35) Dose Confirmation of Moxidectin 0.5% Pour-on Against Natural Nematode Infections in Lactating Dairy Cows. T.A. Yazwinski, C. Tucker, S. Copeland, T. Yazwinski, F. Guerino
10:00 (36) Larvicidal Activity of Various Formulations of Fenbendazole in Cattle. C.R. Reinemeyer, E.M. Abbott

10:15-10:30 BREAK

Session VI Room: LaSalle A
Topic: Protozoology Lab Techniques
Moderators: D. Lindsay, M. Olson

10:30 (37) Development of an RT-PCR Assay Based on mRNA Encoding Amyloglucosidase as a Method for Detecting Viable Cryptosporidium parvum Oocysts. M. Jenkins, J. Trout, J. Higgins, R. Fayer
10:45 (38) Some Factors Affecting the Excystation of Cryptosporidium parvum Sporozoites. S. Kato, D.D. Bowman
11:00 (39) Antigen Specific Th1 Cells Provide Protection but Th2 Cells Exacerbate Disease in Mice Infected With Trypanosoma cruzi. Sudesh Kumar, Rick L. Tarleton
11:15 (40) Activity of Ponazuril Against Sarcocystis neurona and Other Apicomplexans. D.S. Lindsay, J.P. Dubey, T.J. Kennedy
11:30 (41) Use of Classical Taxonomic Characters and Small Unit Ribosomal RNA (18S rRNA) Gene Sequences for Phylogenic Analysis of Hepatozoon spp. J.S. Mathew, R.A. Van Den Bussche, S.A. Ewing, J.R. Malayer, R.J. Panciera
11:45 (42) Giardia and Cryptosporidium in Arctic Land and Marine Mammals. M.E. Olson, N. Guselle, L. Measures, P. Roach, N. Larter
12:00 (43) Use of PCR as an Ancillary Test in the Diagnosis of Tritrichomonas foetus. Sarah Parker, Zhao-Rung Lun, John Campbell, Alvin Gajadhar

Session VII Room: LaSalle A
Topic: Cattle Parasite Studies
Moderators: R. Ridley, P. Scholl

10:30 (44) Prophylactic Efficacy of a Long-Acting Ivermectin Injection Against the Cattle Tick Boophilus microplus. L.A. Carvalho, A.A. Bridi, L.G. Cramer, M.D. Soll, W.K. Langhoff
10:45 (45) Efficacy of Ivermectin Long-acting Against Dermatobia hominis in Cattle. J.B. Cruz, J.L. Cox, A.E. Maciel, R.A. Barrick
11:00 (46) Dose Confirmation of Moxidectin 0.5% Pour-on Against a Naturally-acquired Infestation of Chorioptic Mange Mites on Dairy Cattle in Wisconsin. L. Smith, P.J. Scholl, F. Guerino
11:15 (47) Dose Confirmation Studies of the 1% Nonaqeous Injectable Formulation of Moxidectin Against Naturally-acquired Infestations of Cattle Grubs and Lice on Cattle in Wisconsin. L. Smith, P.J. Scholl, R. DeLay
11:30 (48) Fecal Flotation Techniques- What's The Difference? M.W. Dryden, R.K. Ridley, V. Smith, A. Melli, P. Payne
11:45 (49) Cellular Mechanisms in Adult Haemonchus contortus Intestine that are Determinants of Fenbendazole Efficacy. Douglas P. Jasmer, Chaoquin Yao, Abdur Rehman, Sandra Johnson
12:00 (50) Analysis of Caspase-like Activity in the Intestine of Haemonchus contortus. Sankale Shompole, Douglas Jasmer

12:15-1:15 LUNCH

Session VIII AAVP SYMPOSIUM Room: LaSalle A
Topic: Vaccine Development & Host-Parasite Relations. "Who Will Win the Molecular Arms Race?"
Moderators: H Hughes, T Kennedy

1:15 (51) Parasite Vaccines: Is There Really Gold at the End of the Rainbow? H.P.A. Hughes
1:45 (52) Immune Memory: Principles and Practice in Parasitic Infections. M. Campos
2:20 (53) Type 1/Type2 Responses and Control of Humoral Immunity. Mus is Not Bos. D.M. Estes and W.C. Brown
2:45 (54) Immunity to Gastrointestinal Nematodes: The Journey from Mice to Cattle L.C. Gasbarre

3:10-3:30 BREAK

PFIZER SELAMECTIN SERIES
Session IX Room: LaSalle A
Moderators: A. Jernigan, T. McTier

3:30 (55) The Identification of Selamectin: A Novel Avermectin Endectocide for Dogs and Cats. C.I. Bruce, B.F. Bishop, N.A. Evans, A.C. Goudie, K.A.F. Grafton, S.P. Gibson, M.S. Pacey, D.A. Perry, N.D.A. Walshe, M.J. Witty
3:45 (56) Distribution of [3H] Selamectin on Dog Skin Following a Single Topical Application. U.A. Pillai, W.J. Millas, H.A. Stukenbrok, A.J. Milici, M.J. Potchoiba
4:00 (57) Efficacy of Selamectin Against Fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) on Dogs and Cats Bathed 24 Hours After Treatment. T.L. McTier, M.S. Holbert, F. Sun, T.G. Rowan, A.D. Jernigan
4:10 (58) Knockdown Efficacy of Selamectin Against Ctenocephalides felis Fleas on Dogs and Cats. A.D. Jernigan, T.G. Rowan, D.G. Smith, G.H. Sture, M.G. Murphy, R.L. Jones
4:20 (59) Efficacy of Selamectin Against Pre-Adult stages of Fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) on Dogs and Cats. T.L. McTier, M.S. Holbert, A.D. Jernigan, B.L. Blagburn, R.H. Six, C.S. Wang, T.G. Rowan
4:30 (60) Efficacy of Selamectin, Fipronil, Imidacloprid and Lufenuron/Milbemycin Against Ctenocephalides felis in Dogs. L. Ritzhaupt, T. Rowan, R. Jones
4:40 (61) Efficacy of Selamectin, Fipronil and Lufenuron Against Ctenocephalides felis in Cats. L. Ritzhaupt, T. Rowan, R. Jones

4:50-5:10 BREAK

5:10 (62) Efficacy of Selamectin Against Natural Infestations of Sarcoptes scabiei and Otodectes cynotis in Dogs and Cats. C.A. Thomas, D.J. Shanks, R.H. Six, S.Behan, P.Watson, C. Genchi, G. Pengo, D.D. Bowman, J.A. Hair, M.S. Holbert
5:20 (63) Efficacy of Selamectin Against Adult Rhipicephalus sanguineus Ticks on Dogs. C. Chieffo, T.L. McTier, J.A. Hair, M.J. Trautmann, C.S. Wang, T.G. Rowan, A.D. Jernigan
5:30 (64) Efficacy of Selamectin Against Adult Dermacentor variabilis Ticks on Dogs. A.D. Jernigan, T. McTier, J.A. Hair, C.A. Thomas, C. Chieffo, T.G. Rowan
5:40 (65) Efficacy of Selamectin Against Induced and Natural Infections of Toxocara cati and Ancylostoma tubaeformae in Cats. R.H. Six, T.L. McTier, D.J. Shanks, J.W. McCall, D.D. Bowman, G. Pengo, C. Genchi, T.G. Rowan, A.D. Jernigan
5:50 (66) Efficacy of Selamectin Against Toxocara canis in Dogs. J.A. Wren, T.L. McTier, C.A. Thomas, D.D. Bowman, A.D. Jernigan
6:00 (67) Clinical Safety of Selamectin in Dogs. M.J. Novotny, M.J. Krautman,J. Earhart, C.S. Godwin, E.I. Evans, J.W. McCall, T.G. Rowan, C.D. Smothers, A.D. Jernigan
6:15 (68) Clinical Safety of Selamectin in Cats. M.J. Krautmann M.J. Novotny, C.S. Godwin, E.I. Evans, J.W. McCall, T.G. Rowan, C.D. Smothers, A.D. Jernigan

8:00-10:00 PFIZER ANIMAL HEALTH RIVER CRUISE

Monday, July 12, 1999

Session X Room: Maryland A
Topic: Cattle Protozoology
Moderators: J.P. Dubey, P. Franks

8:00 (69) Immune Responses in Calves Orally Inoculated with Neospora caninum Oocysts. T. DeMarez, J.P. Dubey, L. Gasbarre
8:15 (70) Development of a Vaccine Against Neosporosis: Testing of Neospora caninum Antigens in a Congenital Mouse Model. S. Liddell, M. Jenkins, J.P. Dubey
8:30 (71) The Neospora caninum Oocyst DS Lindsay, SJ Upton, JP Dubey
8:45 (72) Genotypic Characterization of Giardia duodenalis from Western Australia and Western Canadian Dairy Calves. R.M. O'Handley, M.E. Olson, P. Adams, D. Fraser, R.C.A. Thompson
9:00 (73) Characterization of Cryptosporidium parvum-like Parasites in Feedlot Steers. B. Ralston, T. McAllister, J. Reynolds, L. Kennedy, U. Morgan, A.G. Buret, M.E. Olson
9:15 (74) Sarcocystis spp. Infections in Egyptian Water Buffalo. FG Sayed, AI Hamsa, SM Abdel-Rahman, MA El-Nazer, AM Mandour
9:30 (75) Mucosal Immune Response in Cryptosporidium parvum Infected Calves That Have Recovered from C. parvum Enteritis. C.R. Wyatt, E.J. Brackett, L.E. Perryman
9:45 (76) Geographic Information Systems Prediction Models For Fasciolosis. J. B. Malone, J.M. Yilma, M.V. Fuentes

Monday, July 12, 1999 continued

Session XI Room: LaSalle B&C
Topic: Companion Animal Endoparasitology
Moderators: C. Courtney, C. Faulkner

8:00 (77) Prevalence of Dirofilaria immitis infection in Pet and Stray Cats in Eastern Tennessee. Amy Farley, Sharon Patton
8:15 (78) Prevalence by Age Class, of Endoparasites of Dogs and Cats Examined by the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Parasitology Laboratory (1995-1998). Thomas J. Nolan
8:30 (79) The Effect of Season on Circulating Antibodies and Antigens of Dirofilaria immitis in Cats. S.V. Radecki, A.R. Donoghue
8:45 (80) Seasonal Availability of Third Stage Larvae of Dirofilaria immitis in Mosquitoes from Florida and Louisiana. K.J. Watts, R.R. Ganta, R.A. Holmes, J.B. Lok, C.H. Courtney
9:00 (81) A Fecal Survey Comparing Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in Dogs With and Without Veterinary Care. Mark Werda, Jacqueline Bird
9:15 (82) Efficacy Conferred by a Commercial Giardia lamblia Vaccine in Dogs. M.E. Olson, D.W. Morck, H. Ceri, Y.-W. Chang, M.A. Gill, W.M. Acree, H.J. Chu
9:30 (83) Adoptive Protection Against Acute Neosporosis in SCID Mice. K.J. Dreier, D.A. Brake, D.M. Ritter
9:45 (84) Attempted In Vitro Culture and In Vivo Treatment of Cochlostoma anatis. Catherine P. Walsh, Calvert T. Larsen, Anne M. Zajac, David S. Lindsay

10:00-10:15 BREAK

Session XII Room: LaSalle A
Topic: Cattle Nematology
Moderators: L. Ballweber, J.Stuedemann

10:15 (85) Dose Comparison of Ostertagia ostertagi for Parasite Propagation in Cattle. D.K. Attebery, R.E. Plue, D.H. Wallace
10:30 (86) Prevalence of Internal Parasites Among Dairy Herds in the Northern United States. D. Bowman, G. Smith, B.E. Stromberg, J.J. Melancon, D. Maye, C. Robertson-Plouch, J. Guerrero
10:45 (87) Nematode Infection Levels in Calves Influence Resilience to These Infections in the Second Year. M. Eysker, J.H. Boersema, F.N. J. Kooyman, H.W. Ploeger
11:00 (88) Medication of Cattle on Range: Measurement of Individual Animal Intake of Drug, Mineral, Salt and Protein. K. Garossino, B. Ralston, T.A. McAllister, D. Milligan, M.E. Olson
11:15 (89) Comparison of Prepatent Period, Fecundity and Percent Establishment of Trichostrongylus colubriformis in Cattle and Sheep. S.E. Green, R.E. Plue, D.H. Wallace
11:30 (90) Restoring Degraded Cropland by Grazing and Maintaining Parasite-Free Pastures by Integrating Anthelmintic Treatment of Cattle. J.A. Stuedemann, H. Ciordia, R.M. Kaplan, A.J. Franzluebbers, T.B. Stewart, D.H. Seman, L.W. Douglass, A.D. Lovell, S. W. Knapp
11:45 (91) Field Evaluation of the Persistent Effect of Eprinomectin, Moxidectin, Doramectin and Ivermectin Pour-on Formulations as Indicated by Fecal Egg Counts of Grazing Steers. L.R. Ballweber, C. Siefker, R.R. Evans, J. Hawkins, R. Garcia

Session XIII Room: LaSalle A
Topic: Equine Parasitology
Moderators: D. French, B. Stromberg

10:15 (92) Retrospective Study: Advance of the Equine Tapeworms. T.R. Bello, J.E. Abell
10:30 (93) Description and Prevalence of Segmented Filamentous Bacteria on Adult Strongylus edentatus from Ponies in Louisiana. C.A. Benbow, W.A. Henk, N. Ward-Rainey, F.A. Rainey, M.R. Chapman, T.R. Klei
10:45 (94) Intestinal Helminths of Ponies; a Comparison of Species Prevalent in Louisiana Pre- and Post- Ivermectin. M.R. Chapman, D.D. French, T.R. Klei
11:00 (95) Confirmation of Efficacy of Moxidectin Against Encysted Stages of Equine Cyathostomes. D.D. French, M.R. Chapman, P.J. Scholl, T.R. Klei ,
11:15 (96) Decreased Humoral and Cellular Immune Response to a Heterologous Protein in Heavily Parasitized Ponies. J.D. Johnson, D.W. Horohov, M.R. Chapman, S. Pourciau, K. Antoku, K. Snedden, T.R. Klei
11:30 (97) Protective Immunity to Strongylus vulgaris Involves a Type 2 Cytokine Response. T.R. Klei, C. Vanderheyden, S. Pourciau, M.R. Chapman, R.M. Moore, H.W. Taylor, D.W. Horohov
11:45 (98) Evaluation of Moxidectin 2% Equine Gel Against Naturally-acquired Cyathostome Infections in Tennessee. C.R. Reinemeyer, P.J. Scholl, D.W. Rock
12:00 (99) A Clinical Trial of Praziquantel Horse Paste 9% Against Anoplocephala perfoliata in Horses. Owen Slocombe

12:15-1:30 LUNCH

1:30-2:00 BUSINESS MEETING

2:00-3:15 PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS & AWARDS Room: LaSalle A

3:15-3:30 BREAK

Session XIV Room: LaSalle A
Topic: Swine Parasitology
Moderators: R. Gamble, T.B. Stewart

3:30 (100) Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Trichinella spiralis in Pigs from Small Farms in the Northeastern and Midwestern United States. H.R. Gamble, J.P. Dubey
3:45 (101) Swine Immune Responses to Toxoplasma gondii Infection. J.K. Lunney, G. Solano-Aguilar, L. Jauregui, E. Beshah, K. Garlan, J.P. Dubey
4:00 (102) Farm Management and National Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Swineherds in 1995. Sharon Patton, Vina Diderrich, Charles Faulkner, Raymond McCord, Tracy Wang, Jeff Zimmerman, Jim Kliebenstein
4:15 (103) Prevalence of Swine Cysticercosis in Apodi Counti, State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. L.C. Alves, L.P. Santos, M.A. Gloria Faustino, A.J. Vaz, P. Nakamura
4:30 (104) Spirometra mansonoides in Feral Pigs: Identification and Prevalence. S.E. Little, M.L. Gray, F. Rogers, M. Puette, D.L. Ambrose, E.P. Hoberg
4:45 (105) Performance of Pigs Infected with Ascaris suum or Oesophagostomum dentatum. S.E. Wiles, T.D. Bidner, L.L Southern, T, B. Stewart
5:00 (106) Identification, Expression and Partial Characterization of a Trichinella spiralis NBL cDNA Clone Recognized by Swine Infection Serum. D.S. Zarlenga, P. Boyd, H.R. Gamble
5:15 (107) A Single Multiplex PCR for Unequivocal Differentiation of Seven Distinct Genotypes of Trichinella and Three Geographical Genotypes of Trichinella pseudospiralis. D.S. Zarlenga, M.B. Chute, A. Martin, C.M.O. Kapel
5:30 (108) Characterization of Two ß-Tubulin Genes From Cylicocyclus nassatus (Cyathostominae) that Correspond to the Haemonchus contortus Isotype 1 and Isotype 2 ß-Tubulin Genes. R.M. Kaplan, D. Goodman, S.C. Tolliver, E.T. Lyons

Session XV Room: LaSalle B&C
Topic: Potpourri
Moderators: B. Arther, R. Kaplan

3:30 (109) Coumaphos Impregnated Strips for Control of Brood Mites (Varroa jacobsoni) and Small Hive Beetles (Aethina tumida) Infesting Honey Bee Colonies. R.G. Arther, J. R. Baxter, M.D. Ellis, M.S. Spivak
3:45 (110) Direct to Consumer Promotion of Prescription Drugs. Mukund Parkhie, Mohammad Sharar, William Keller
4:00 (111) A Survey of Echinococcosis in Tibetan Populations in China. P.M. Schantz, Liu Fengjie, Qiu Jiamen, Wang Wu, A. Ito
4:15 (112) VICH Harmonization of Veterinary Anthelmintic Guidelines. J. Vercruysse, D. Barth, G. Conder, P. Holdsworth, T. Letonja, K. Okano, N. Sasaki
4:30 (113) Enhancing Veterinary Parasitological Research Capacity in Developing Countries: The DANINDA Livestock Helminth Research Project in Eastern and Southern Africa. A. Lee Willingham III, Peter Nansen
4:45 (114) Performance of a Antigen Lateral Flow Test Cassette. A.R. Donoghue, P.M. Pace, N.D. Guevara, R.S. Frank
5:00 (115) Serological Survey of Dogs and Humans for the Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis Agent in Rhode Island. U.G. Whitworth, V. Hindrichsen, T.N. Mather
5:15 (116) The Development and Collection of Dirofilaria immitis Larvae. R. Thornton
5:30 (117) Evaluation of the Speed of Kill of Fleas and Ticks with Fipronil or Imidacloprid. L. Cruthers, J. Guerrero, C. Robertson-Plouch
5:45 (118) Safety and Efficacy of Etofenprox Against Fleas and Ticks on Cats and Dogs. T.A. Miller, W.A. Sequim, P. Boyd, W.L. Washburn

8:00- 10:00 GRADUATE STUDENT MIXER Room: Jackson

Tuesday, July 13, 1999

AAVP/AVMA PRESIDENT’S Symposium Convention Center - Room 220-221
Topic: Equine Parasitology: Current Problems and Potential Solutions
Moderator: L.C. Gasbarre

8:30 (119) Pathogenesis and Immunity to Small Strongyles of Horses. Thomas Klei
9:15 (120) Transmission and Control of Small Strongyles of Horses. Craig Reinemeyer

10:00-10:30 BREAK

10:30 (121) EPM: Possums, Parasites and Paresis. John Dame
11:15 (122) Ehrlichial Infections of Horses. S.A. Ewing

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