Veterinary Entomology in the 'real' world!The goal of this assignment is to learn about the impacts of insects or arachnids from a veterinary, medical, or entomological professional (e.g.,...

ENTMLGY 4607: Research Assignment #1
Name: __________________
· Ask these questions to your interviewee and transcribe their answers in the spaces below each question.
1. What is your job position/title and profession? (1 pt)
As a veterinary entomologist, my job title would typically be "Veterinary Entomologist" or "Entomologist specializing in Veterinary Medicine." My profession involves studying insects and arachnids that affect the health of animals, understanding their biology, behaviors, and the diseases they transmit to animals.
2. How many years of experience do you have in this profession? (1 pt)
Having 10 years of experience in veterinary entomology allows for a substantial depth of understanding and expertise in dealing with various insect and arachnid-related issues affecting animals. Over this duration, an individual in this field would likely have encountered a wide range of cases involving pests, parasites, and diseases transmitted by insects and arachnids in veterinary settings. This experience would have contributed significantly to practical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with different treatment methods and preventative measures in veterinary practice.
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3. Describe a problem, situation, or disease relevant to human or veterinary health that you encountered
esearched in your profession and was directly caused by an insect or arachnid (2 pts)
Certainly, one significant issue in veterinary health caused by insects is the transmission of heartworm disease in dogs (and sometimes cats) by mosquitoes. Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition that affects animals when they are bitten by infected mosquitoes ca
ying the heartworm larvae.
When an infected mosquito bites a dog, it transmits tiny, immature heartworms into the animal's bloodstream. Over time, these larvae grow and mature into foot-long worms that reside in the heart, lungs, and associated blood vessels, causing severe damage and potentially leading to heart failure, lung disease, and other complications.
Veterinary professionals often encounter cases of heartworm disease, especially in regions with a high mosquito population. Prevention is crucial, usually involving regular administration of preventive medications that kill the immature larvae before they can develop into adult worms.
Managing heartworm disease involves both prevention and treatment strategies. Prevention includes using veterinary-prescribed preventatives, while treatment can be complex and risky, involving medications that kill adult worms and careful management to avoid complications during their removal from the pet's body.
This disease highlights the importance of understanding insect vectors' role in transmitting serious health issues to animals and the necessity of preventive measures to safeguard the health of pets.
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