Observations on the incidence of Ascaris lumbricoides in New Zealand pigs

Authors: Whitten LK
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 2, Issue 2, pp 37-40, Jun 1954
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Pig, Production animal
Subject Terms: Alimentary system/gastroenterology, Epidemiology, Nematode, Parasites - internal
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract:

It is often considered that Ascaris lumbricoides is one of the most common parasites of pigs and also one of the most serious. There is no doubt that this is so in many parts of the world but until recently there was little information available on its importance in New Zealand. It is well recognized that the parasite is pathogenic for pigs, particularly for younger pigs and during the period when the worms are immature and undergoing their migration through the lung tissue.

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