Swine production systems are characterised by a high diversity with regard to management
type and the level of intensity of management. The number of helminth species and their …

The influence of environmental and management factors on respiratory diseases in pigs is
reviewed from an epidemiological point of view. The suitability of methods for the …

Parasite infection is a common problem in organic pig production, which can compromise
health and growth of pigs, threaten food safety of pork products, and cause economic losses …

Abstract In Eastern Africa, small-scale pig keeping has emerged as a popular activity to
generate additional household income. Infections of pigs with gastrointestinal helminths can …

The EU regulation for organic pig production requires outdoor access to promote the animal
welfare. This may increase the risk of infection of the common pig parasites, Ascaris suum …

The roundworm Ascaris suum is a highly prevalent intestinal parasite of pigs worldwide, and
the infection may have low to moderate pathogenic effects on health and productivity …

The significant economical consequences of infections with Ascaris suum in pigs are
already well documented. However, due to the subclinical nature of the disease and the lack …

Clinical, zootechnical and industrial developments of the last decades have led to new ideas
on monitoring systems for animal production and meat inspection. Quality assessment …

Diagnosing the presence of the highly prevalent and economically important pig parasite
Ascaris suum on fattening farms has so far been challenging. Currently, only the number of …

Ascariasis is one of the most common parasitic diseases in both humans and pigs. It has
been shown to cause growth deficits in both species and to impair cognitive development in …