Associate Professor of Parasitology
Louisiana State University
Dr. Adriano Vatta graduated as a veterinarian from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 1998. He joined Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine as associate professor of parasitology in December 2020. Prior to that, he worked for eight years in the clinical development of antiparasitics in the animal health industry, with an emphasis on feline antiparasitics. His current research interests include investigating the prevalence of anthelmintic resistance in internal parasites of domestic species, including dogs, sheep, goats, cattle, and horses, and of non-domestic hoofstock. Dr. Vatta is passionate about providing the latest updates in veterinary parasitology both to veterinary students and to practicing veterinarians.
What's in Those Stinking Stools? Parasitic Causes of Kitten Diarrhea
Friday, September 26, 2025
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM CST
Friday, September 26, 2025
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM CST
Should We Be Concerned About Lungworms in Dogs?
Friday, September 26, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM CST
Which Parasites Should We Be Worried About in Adult Cats?
Saturday, September 27, 2025
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM CST
Parasitic Differential Diagnoses in Dogs to Keep in the Back of Your Mind
Saturday, September 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM CST
How Do We Tell the Difference Between Heartworm Resistance and Other Causes of Lack of Efficacy?
Saturday, September 27, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM CST
Ticks and Tick - Transmitted Disease: Where are Tick Ranges Likely to Expand?
Saturday, September 27, 2025
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM CST