Parasites on swine Technical Articles
Article published the February 7, 2022:
IntroductionIleitis (proliferative enteropathy of pigs), caused by the obligate intracellular parasite, the bacterium Lawsonia intracellularis, is the most common intestinal infection worldwide, affecting pigle...
Article published the February 1, 2022:
Introduction - 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 ...
Article published the January 31, 2022:
Ascaris suum is currently the only parasitic worm that is still highly prevalent in modern intensive pig production systems. However, due to the subclinical nature of the disease, ascariasis often remains undia...
Article published the August 6, 2021:
IntroductionParasites have long been neglected but nowadays are becoming more recognized as important foodborne pathogens. Various factors contribute to their undervaluation such as complex lifecycles and ...
Article published the April 15, 2021:
Streptococcosis are diseases caused by different species of the genus Streptococcus and, in the case of swine, mainly due to Streptococcus suis. There are 35 recognised serotypes of S. suis, being the serotypes...
Article published the September 13, 2018:
The epidemiological cycle of Trypanosoma cruzi involves humans, the transmitting arthropod, and a large number of different naturally infected mammals. Mammals play an important role as reservoirs, specifically...
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 April 6, 2017:
IntroductionThe measure of the scientific quality and productivity of a particular researcher or research team has been traditionally a controversial issue. The topic is not trivial as it can be used by manager...
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...