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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.

12/10/2026

🔬🦠 From revealing blood parasites to supporting the diagnosis of infectious diseases, staining techniques remain essential tools in veterinary parasitology.

The Giemsa stain allows the microscopic visualization of parasites such as Plasmodium, Babesia, and Trypanosoma, while also providing detailed visualization of cellular structures. Its ability to differentially stain chromatin and cytoplasmic components makes it particularly valuable for examining blood and other clinical specimens.

📚Sources:

Barcia, J. J. (2007). The Giemsa stain: Its history and applications. International Journal of Surgical Pathology, 15(3), 292–296. https://doi.org/10.1177/1066896907302239

05/10/2026

🔴 Babesia canis – the canine pear-shaped piroplasm. 🐶🩸

Transmitted primarily by the bite of a tick, this intraerythrocytic protozoan invades canine red blood cells, causing severe hemolytic anemia, fever, and jaundice.

Swipe through to explore its transmission, pathogenesis, and how to identify its iconic paired pyriform merozoites on a blood smear! ➡️🔬

📚Sources:
Solano-Gallego, L., Sainz, Á., Roura, X., Estrada-Peña, A., & Miró, G. (2016). A review of canine babesiosis: The European perspective. Parasites & Vectors, 9(1), 336. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-016-1596-0

28/09/2026

🐾🌎 Veterinary parasitology is a global community — and there’s a place for you in it!

Are you a veterinary student interested in parasites, infectious diseases, animal health, or One Health? Joining WAAVP is a great way to connect with parasitologists around the world and start building your professional network.

As a student member, you can:

🌎 Connect with veterinary parasitologists worldwide
🎓 Learn from experts and explore mentoring opportunities
💰 Access discounted registration for the WAAVP Conference
📚 Access webinars, training courses, guidelines, and other resources
✈️ Apply for scholarships, travel grants, and training support when available

Your career in veterinary parasitology can start long before your first conference presentation. Join the community, learn from others, and find opportunities to grow.

🔗 Learn more and join us at www.waavp.org

21/09/2026

Most people think all roundworm eggs are similar… but under the microscope, the texture of the shell can be the difference between a strictly animal infection and a serious human health risk. 👁️

Let’s take a look 🔬

📚 Sources:
Peregrine, A. S. (2023). Roundworms in Small Animals - Digestive System. Merck Veterinary Manual.

18/09/2026

👩‍🔬 Scientist Spotlight: Odile Bain – Pioneer of Filarial Systematics

Odile Bain (1939–2012) was an exceptional parasitologist whose passion for biology and microscopy led to an incredible 50-year career. Educated in Senegal and France, she honed her morphological skills at the Helminth Zoology laboratory of the Natural History Museum in Paris. As a researcher and eventually a research supervisor for the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), she dedicated her life to studying the biology of filariae. Her enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to the highest quality research made her a universally recognized and highly respected scientist.

Remembered as an energetic optimist, she welcomed everyone with friendliness and was always ready to tackle new scientific challenges.

Bain’s greatest legacy lies in her monumental contributions to filarial systematics and the development of experimental models for filariasis. Publishing over 360 articles, she described a large number of filarial species worldwide and expanded the understanding of vector biology and parasite transmission. Her most significant breakthrough was demonstrating that Litomosoides sigmodontis could produce patent infections in laboratory mice. This crucial discovery provided the research community with a tractable system to study the immunology and chemotherapy of filarial diseases. Earning accolades like the Foulon prize and the CNRS bronze medal, her work continues to drive the scientific community toward the elimination of filarial infections as a public health problem.

Her legacy still continues with the Odile Bain Memorial Prize granted each year to young promising parasitologist around the world 🗺️

📚 Sources:
Martin, C. (2014). Odile bain (April 28, 1939–October 16, 2012): A life dedicated to systematics and biology of filariae. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 8(2), e2565. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0002565

14/09/2026

The “One Health” concept emphasizes that human, animal, and ecosystem health are completely interdependent. From the complex life cycles of zoonotic parasites to the eradication of diseases like cysticercosis, true disease control requires a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach that goes far beyond the clinic. One sector’s efforts alone simply aren’t enough.

Parasitology is at the heart of One Health, let’s take a look 🔬

📚 Sources:
Dupouy-Camet, J., et al. (2026). Parasitology at the heart of the “One Health” concept: a longstanding alliance illustrated by cysticercosis control. Parasite.

Anusha, K. (2023). One health in veterinary parasitology: A mini review. Int. J. of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry.

09/09/2026

🐑🪰Oestrus ovis, commonly known as the sheep nasal botfly, deposits live larvae directly into the nostrils of sheep and goats without even landing. These larvae migrate into the nasal passages and paranasal sinuses, causing intense mucosal irritation, mucopurulent discharge, and sneezing fits.

📚 Source: MacKay, E. (2022). Sheep Nasal Bot Myiasis. MSD Veterinary Manual.

31/08/2026

🐶🐱 Dipylidium caninum is one of the most common cestodes affecting domestic dogs and cats, and occasionally humans worldwide. Its remarkable life cycle involves a flea or chewing louse as an intermediate host, making it a fascinating model for studying host-parasite interactions and domestic transmission.

In this post we explore the morphology of its different developmental stages! 🔬✨

📷 Images taken from:
DPDx Dipylidium caninum. https://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/dipylidium/index.html

24/08/2026

👁️🪱The oriental eyeworm in focus

Thelazia callipaeda is a zoonotic spirurid nematode that inhabits the conjunctival sac and associated ocular tissues of mammals, including dogs, cats, wildlife, and humans.

Transmission occurs through lachryphagous fruit flies, particularly Phortica variegata, which feed on ocular secretions and act as intermediate hosts.

A small nematode with a wide impact across species. 👁️🌍

📚 Sources:
Do Vale, B., Lopes, A. P., Da Conceição Fontes, M., Silvestre, M., Cardoso, L., & Coelho, A. C. (2020). Systematic review on infection and disease caused by Thelazia callipaeda in Europe: 2001–2020. Parasite, 27, 52. https://doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2020048.

Otranto, D., Mendoza-Roldan, J. A., & Dantas-Torres, F. (2021). Thelazia callipaeda. Trends in Parasitology, 37(3), 263–264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2020.04.013.

21/08/2026

🔔 365 days to go until the bell rings in Berlin!

Exactly one year from today, the traditional cowbell will ring to officially open WAAVP 2027 – and we can’t wait to welcome you to Berlin!

From 22–26 August 2027, experts and colleagues from around the world will come together to exchange knowledge, share the latest research and connect across the fields of veterinary parasitology and One Health.

Under the theme “No matter when, no matter how: Veterinary Parasitology unites us all”,
WAAVP 2027 will celebrate what connects our community – across disciplines, countries and generations.

The countdown is on. In 365 days, we’ll ring the bell and officially say: Welcome to WAAVP 2027! 🔔

👉 Visit the WAAVP 2027 website to discover more about the conference and stay up to date with the latest news and announcements: https://waavp2027.com/

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