Clinical Diagnostic Parasitology: Highlighting the Inefficiency of Commonly Used Techniques To Recover and Identify GI Parasites of the Dog and Cat
In many veterinary clinics routine fecal analysis has been passed down to the newest member of the staff, with very little instruction or emphasis on the importance of the task. However, the accurate evaluation of fecal samples is critical and should be taken seriously by all members of the veterinary health care team. From the collection of an adequate sample to the entry into the medical record, fecal analysis should be done in a professional, routine manner with emphasis on personal protection, good record keeping, standardized procedures, sanitation and recognition and reporting of the usual as well as the unusual findings. This presentation will discus which techniques are best for recovering and identifying gastrointestinal parasites, including Giardia.

Michael W. Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD
Professor of Veterinary Parasitology, Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology
Dr. Dryden received his BS in 1981 and his DVM in 1984 from Kansas State University. Mike was in private practice for 2.5 years. He received his MS in 1988 and his PhD in 1990 from Purdue University. His primary research focus is on the biology and control of fleas infesting dogs and cats. Mike has presented over 350 invited seminars/lectures in 21 different countries and presented over 65 scientific papers. In 1995 he received the Pfizer Award for Research Excellence for his contribution to the advancement of Veterinary Medicine. Mike joined the K-State faculty in 1990 and is currently a Professor of Veterinary Parasitology.