Trichuris infections in pigs: a treatment trial in the field

Authors: Robinson AJ, Elliott DC
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 20, Issue 6, pp 98-101, Jun 1972
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Pig, Production animal
Subject Terms: Animal remedies/veterinary medicines, Anthelmintics, Parasite control, Parasites - internal, Growth/development, Research/development, Treatment/therapy
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract: Trichuris infection in pigs is generally considered of little importance. However, some authors (Powers et al 1960) have reported that this worm may cause serious pathogenic effects, and more recently ill-thrift and enteritis in pigs associated with Trichuris infection, have been seen in New Zealand. This paper records case histories from two properties, and presents results of experiments conducted on one of these on liveweight response to anthelmintic treatment, and on the efficacy of the drugs in removing Trichuris.

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