The Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology hosted an open event in the format of a lecture on the discipline «Parasitology and invasive diseases» for 4th year students. Topic: «Ixode ticks and measures to combat them.» The lecture was delivered by Doctor of Veterinary Sciences, Professor Lutsuk S.N. and Doctor of Biological Sciences, leading researcher at the Stavropol Anti-Plague Institute of Rospotrebnadzor Tokhov Yu.M.

During the lecture, materials were presented on the distribution and species composition of ixodes ticks, as well as their significance for veterinary medicine. Modern methods of protecting humans, animals and territories are demonstrated, taking into account the biological characteristics of the above-mentioned parasites. Tokhov Y. M. spoke about the work of the laboratory and the research directions of the Stavropol Anti-Plague Institute of Rospotrebnadzor. At the end of the lecture, which was a great success, many questions were asked.