title: Veterinary parasitology in Australia--a short history.
abstract: As an important producer and exporter of livestock products, animal health has always been of major significance to the Australian economy, and research into efficient parasite control has continued since the 1800s. With substantial research achievements also involving parasites of companion animals and wildlife, Australian parasitologists have made numerous contributions of global significance. This summary outlines the development of investigations into parasite biology and parasitic disease in Australia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Beveridge
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Besier
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001315:Australia; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D010274:Parasitology / Q000266:history*; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000266:history*
keywords: Australia; History; Veterinary parasitology