The identity and occurrence of coccidia species in some New Zealand pigs

Authors: McKenna PB
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 23, Issue 6, pp 99-101, Jun 1975
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Pig, Production animal
Subject Terms: Abdomen, Alimentary system/gastroenterology, Biosecurity, Protozoa, Infectious disease, Disease/defect, Disease surveillance, Parasites - internal, Species description
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract: Coccidiosis is a major disease problem of poultry and domestic ruminants in many parts of the world and is also of some significance among pigs, dogs and cats. In the pig the disease is primarily one of young animals (Soulsby, 1968). Nine species of coccidia have been described (Vetterling, 1965) some of which are considered to be more pathogenic than others (Levine, 1961). In New Zealand the importance of coccidiosis in pigs is unknown. Only one species, Eimeria debliecki, has been recorded (Ineson, 1954) and information relating to the identity and occurrence of others is lacking. The present study was undertaken to provide these data.

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