The occurrence of parasitic helminth species as well as infection intensities are markedly
influenced by the type of swine production system used. The present review focusses mainly …

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 …

Pig health schemes based on abattoir inspections provide an integrated system to optimise
the postmortem detection and the reporting of pathological lesions. In Great Britain, two …

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 …

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 …

The aim of the present study was to determine the association between the presence of
Ascaris suum at fattening pig farms, using different serological methods and the percentage …

Ascariosis is the most important internal parasitism present worldwide in farmed pigs. Milk
spots are healing lesions occurring when Ascaris suum larvae migrate through the liver. This …

Simple Summary The pig sector represents one of the most economically important farming
sectors in the European Union. Farmers and their veterinarians are responsible for ensuring …

Ascaris suum is the most important internal parasite in farmed pigs world-wide. In England,
the BPEX Pig Health Scheme (BPHS) monitors the prevalence of ascariosis in slaughtered …