What’s Under the Microscope? Basic Microscopy Course

Name: What’s Under the Microscope? Basic Microscopy Course
Start: 2026-02-14T09:00:00+00:00
Location: Grey Abbey Rd, Greyabbey, Kildare, Ireland R51 X338

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am UTC+00:00

Grey Abbey Rd, Greyabbey, Kildare, Ireland R51 X338 | Kildare

Publisher/HostKildare Wildlife Rescue

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$What\u2019s Under the Microscope? Basic Microscopy Course$

THE COURSE INCLUDES:
1.Brief introduction to Vale Wildlife Hospital
2. Course objectives
3. Microscope anatomy
4. Familiarisation exercises
5. Ectoparasites – mites, fleas and ticks
6.Endoparasites – nematodes, fluke, protozoa, thorny-headed worms and tapeworms
7.Rationale – why do we analyse hedgehog stools?
8.Faecal collection and microscopy techniques
9. Direct faecal smears – preparing slides
10. Practical session