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The World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP) is a non-profit organization for scientists who study the parasites of animals as well as helminthology, protozoology and entomology.

04/06/2026

🪱 Ancylostoma caninum is a highly pathogenic hematophagous nematode belonging to the family Ancylostomatidae. Primarily infecting canines, this hookworm is a significant cause of iron-deficiency anemia and protein-losing enteropathy, particularly in puppies where heavy burdens can be fatal.

📚 Sources:
Liptáková, M., Schreiberová, A., Cellengová, Z., Kožárová, V., & Štrkolcová, G. (2025). The canine hookworm ancylostoma caninum: First confirmed evidence in a dog in central europe: epidemiological relevance or coincidence? Pathogens, 14(12), 1241. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens14121241.

Images taken from:
Kansas State University. Parasitology Laboratory. https://www.k-state.edu/parasitology/625tutorials/Ancylostoma.html.

Companion Animal Parasite Council. Hookworms. https://capcvet.org/guidelines/hookworms/.

28/05/2026

Ticks are among the most fascinating and medically important arthropods in nature. Their ability to adapt, survive in diverse environments, and interact with both wildlife and humans has made them incredibly successful through evolution.
And despite what many people think… ticks aren’t insects. 🕷️

📚 Sources:
Service, M. W. (2012). Medical entomology for students (5th ed.). Cambridge University Press.

18/05/2026

🔬 Félix Dujardin (1801–1860) was a French biologist and cytologist whose work significantly shaped the early understanding of microscopic life. Largely self-taught, he became a professor of geology and mineralogy at the University of Toulouse and later a professor of botany and zoology—and dean—at the University of Rennes.

In 1834, while studying microscopic organisms known as infusoria, Dujardin proposed a new group of unicellular organisms called Rhizopoda (“root-footed”), now recognized within the protozoans. During his work on Foraminifera, he described the seemingly shapeless living substance emerging from their shells, which he called sarcode, later known as protoplasm—a fundamental concept in cell biology.

His research also challenged the idea that microscopic organisms possessed complex organs like higher animals. Beyond protozoa, Dujardin studied cnidarians, echinoderms, and helminths, and his work on parasitic worms helped lay important foundations for the development of parasitology.

📚 Source:
Britannica – Félix Dujardin: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Felix-Dujardin

Linda Hall Library – Scientist of the Day: https://www.lindahall.org/about/news/scientist-of-the-day/felix-dujardin/

15/05/2026

Get a first glimpse 👀

The scientific programme of the 31ˢᵗ Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology is starting to take shape – and we’re excited to share the first insights with you!

From emerging research to key topics in veterinary parasitology and One Health, the conference in Berlin 🇩🇪 (22–26 August 2027) will bring together leading experts from around the world.

✨ Expect cutting-edge science, diverse perspectives and a programme designed to spark exchange and collaboration.

👉 Curious to learn more? Make sure you don’t miss any updates – subscribe to our newsletter and stay informed as the programme evolves.
🔗link at bio

11/05/2026

Lice are host-specific ectoparasites of cats and dogs that live permanently on the host’s hair and skin. Species such as Trichodectes canis and Linognathus setosus infest dogs, while Felicola subrostratus parasitizes cats. Infestations may cause irritation, poor coat condition, and in severe cases anemia.

📚 Source:

Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC). Lice Guidelines. https://capcvet.org/guidelines/lice/

Kansas State University. Arthropods of Veterinary Importance – Lice. https://www.k-state.edu/parasitology/625tutorials/Arthropods20.html

Mullen, G. R., & Durden, L. A. (Eds.). (2019). Medical and veterinary entomology (3rd ed.). Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier.

05/05/2026

Members of the WAAVP Executive Committee are attending the 20th CVBD World Forum in Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪 — a key global gathering advancing veterinary parasitology and animal health.

This year’s theme, in Action, highlights the vital connection between animal, human, and environmental health.

Pictured (left to right): Domenico Otranto ( 🇮🇹), Tim Geary 🇨🇦, Filipe Dantas-Torres ( 🇧🇷), Alicia Rojas ( 🇨🇷), and Elias Papadopoulos 🇬🇷.

01/05/2026

Meet Fasciola hepatica 🪱
A liver fluke that infects cattle 🐄 worldwide and can have significant effects on animal health and performance.

Sourcess:
Castillo Almeida, N. E., Gurram, P., Kolluri, N., Pritt, B., Enzler, M., & Suh, G. A. (2020). The brief case: What a fluke! A case of fascioliasis with pulmonary involvement in a Peace Corps volunteer. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 58(10), e00177-20.
https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.00177-20

Hamel, D., Liu, M., Yoon, S., et al. (2024). Early stage Fasciola hepatica infection in growing cattle: Impact on weight gain and liver weight determined in flukicide efficacy studies. Parasitology Research, 123, 281. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-024-08305-y

Huertas-López, A., & Ferre, I. (2025). Fasciolosis in grazing cattle. In J. Simões (Ed.), Encyclopedia of livestock medicine for large animal and poultry production. Springer.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-52133-1_38-1
MSD Animal Health. (n.d.). Liver fluke in cattle. https://www.msd-animal-
health.ie/species/cattle/liver-fluke/

27/04/2026

Echinococcosis (Echinococcus granulosus) is a zoonotic infection that affects humans worldwide. In many cases, infected individuals remain asymptomatic for years, with clinical signs appearing only when hydatid cysts—most commonly in the liver—grow large or rupture. This post highlights morphological aspects of the parasite, including the adult form as well as key developmental structures such as the protoscolex and the hydatid cyst.

📚 Sources:
CDC Public Health Image Library (PHIL): http://phil.cdc.gov/PHIL_Images/03051999/00016/09G0016_lores.jpg
StoryMD – Echinococcosis overview: https://sagewomenshealth.storymd.com/journal/9jk5lo8fbj-echinococcosis
CDC Public Health Image Library: https://wwwn.cdc.gov/phil/default.aspx

17/04/2026

Be the first to know 👀
The 31ˢᵗ Conference of the WAAVP is coming to Berlin, Germany from 22–26 August 2027!
Want early access to key updates, programme highlights and important deadlines?

👉 Sign up for the newsletter and stay ahead of the curve – from abstract submission to registration and more.

Join the international veterinary parasitology community and don’t miss a thing.
🔗 https://waavp2027.com/general-information/newsletter-sign-up

13/04/2026

💩 Simple f***l flotation is a routine diagnostic technique used in veterinary parasitology to recover parasite eggs, cysts, and oocysts from f***l samples.

The flotation solution allows parasite stages to rise to the surface, where they can be collected on a coverslip and examined microscopically. Examples include highly saturated glucose, zinc sulphate or sodium chloride solutions, each with different performances.

Tell us which one you use in your lab below in comments!

📚 Sources:
TroCCAP SOPs for the diagnosis of canine and feline endo- and ecto-parasites in the tropics. https://www.troccap.com/sop/.
Cruz, K., Corey, T. M., Vandenplas, M., Trelis, M., Osuna, A., & Kelly, P. J. (2021). Case report: Control of intestinal nematodes in captive Chlorocebus sabaeus. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 88(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/ojvr.v88i1.1903.

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