Topical anti-parasitic therapy: A few myths dispelled.

ABSTRACT: An interview with Professor Patrick Bourdeau from the National Veterinary School (Oniris) at Nantes University, France where he heads the dermatology, parasitology and mycology departments. Professor Bourdeau has a unique perspective on ectoparasites being both a recognised European specialist in Veterinary Dermatology and a founder member of the European College of Veterinary Parasitology. The following translation is adapted from an interview with Professor Bourdeau that appeared in the French veterinary publication, L'Essentiel in 2011. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]