The book is a specialized academic resource that offers in-depth knowledge on protozoan parasites affecting the health and productivity of dairy livestock. This book serves as a valuable reference for students, researchers, veterinarians, and dairy professionals concerned with animal health, parasitology, and herd management.

The text begins with a foundational overview of protozoa, with specific chapters on key haemoprotozoan parasites such as Trypanosoma, Theileria, Babesia, and Anaplasma. It then explores modern diagnostic techniques for detecting infections, including molecular and serological approaches.

Further chapters address critical issues like antiprotozoal resistance, the impact of nutrition on parasite prevention, and general dairy farm management practices aimed at controlling parasite transmission. With an emphasis on both the biological understanding and applied strategies, this book integrates scientific principles with field-relevant practices.

Structured to support both academic learning and on-farm decision-making, the book promotes a holistic approach to prophylaxis, diagnosis, and control of haemoprotozoan infections—contributing to sustainable dairy farming and improved animal welfare

Amit Kumar Jaiswal hails from the Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh, where he completed his early education. He earned his Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) degree in 2006 from Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Dr. Jaiswal secured the prestigious ICAR-Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for his Master’s program and subsequently completed his M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Parasitology from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand in 2009. He further advanced his academic credentials by obtaining an in-service Ph.D. in Veterinary Parasitology in 2018. Dr. Jaiswal's professional journey commenced as a Veterinary Officer with the U.P. Government, a role he served from September 2008 to April 2010. He then transitioned to academia, joining the Department of Veterinary Parasitology at the College of Veterinary Science, DUVASU, Mathura, as an

Assistant Professor on April 28, 2010, and was subsequently elevated to the position of Associate Professor on April 28, 2023. He is a distinguished lifetime member of several eminent organizations, including the Indian Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (IAAVP), The Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata, and the Indian Society of Veterinary Medicine (ISVM). Dr. Jaiswal has actively engaged in a multitude of trainings, conferences, workshops, and symposia. He also had the honor of being a visiting scholar at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA. In recognition of his innovative contributions, Dr. Jaiswal was awarded a patent by the Patent Office, Government of India, as the principal inventor for his creation, "An essential oil-based formulation for control of Rhipicephalus microplus tick." His prolific academic output includes six laboratory manuals, numerous popular articles, book chapters, a book, and over 60 research articles published in esteemed national and international journals.

1: General Introduction to Protozoa

2: Trypanosoma

3: Theleria

4: Babesia

5: Rickettsial Parasites -Anaplasma

6: Current Trends in Diagnosis of Haemoprotozoa Infection in Dairy Animals

7: Resistance to Anti-Protozoal With Special Emphasis on Haemoprotozoa of Dairy Animals

8: Role of Nutrition on Haemoprotozoan Parasite Prophylaxis

9: General Dairy Farm Management to Control Haemoprotozoa Infection