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    • To present recent advancements in molecular tools for the identification and diagnosis of parasitic organisms.
    • To explore the use of molecular systematics and population genetics in veterinary parasitology.
    • To emphasize the investigation of parasitic nematodes and protists using molecular approaches.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of presentations from the 19th WAAVP conference symposium.
    • Focus on molecular techniques for species identification and genotypic analysis.
    • Application of molecular tools in population genetics studies of parasites.

    Main Results:

    • Detailed accounts of six presentations on molecular systematics and diagnosis were provided.
    • Recent advances in molecular tools for specific and genotypic identification were discussed.
    • Emphasis was placed on the application of these tools to parasitic nematodes and protists.

    Conclusions:

    • Molecular tools are crucial for accurate identification and diagnosis of veterinary parasites.
    • Systematic and population genetics studies benefit significantly from molecular approaches.
    • Continued research in molecular parasitology is essential for advancing veterinary science.