External Parasites on Swine Technical Articles
Article published the July 20, 2017:
Background - vaccines against parasites
In modern swine medicine, vaccination against various pathogens is an integral part of the health management. However, currently not a single vaccine against parasites o...
Article published the July 17, 2009:
Parasites have been a problem for livestock producers for as long as there has been livestock. These parasites can cause economic loss to the producer in many ways including: decrease feed efficiency, increase ...
Article published the February 17, 2009:
External parasites of swine are a serious problem for Florida producers. Arthropod parasites limit production by feeding on blood, skin, and hair. The wounds and skin irritation produced by these parasites resu...
Article published the June 27, 2008:
Lice and mange mites are two common external parasites found on swine. Mange and lice infestations are increasing as confinement rearing increases, particularly mange. The crowding of animals promotes easier tr...