Parasitology and Parasites
October 15 – October 21
Unit intro text and/or video to come…
Objectives
- Explain how parasites work.
- Describe various parasites, their transmission, incidence, and life cycles.
- Identify treatment and control strategies for Alaskan ungulate parasites.
- Explain the difference between endoparasites and ectoparasites.
Estimated Time to Complete
| Instruction | 3 hrs |
| Assignments | 3 hrs |
| Collaboration | 2 hrs |
Learning Activity
Read pages 24-33 of the Reindeer Health Aide Manual
Watch the following powerpoint presentations on parasites.
Assignment
Quiz 5 “Parasitology and Parasites” Due October 21st before midnight.
Reflection and Writing
Assume you are a reindeer meat producer in Alaska and you wish to be classified as “organic’. Discuss how you could control parasites in a captive (fenced with pasture) herd without jeopardizing your organic status.