Porcine Health Management

Chosen Topics:

Parasitology and Parasite Diseases

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Anthelmintic efficacy of a new fenbendazole nanosuspension for pigs

Worm infections in pigs have an enormous impact on the average daily weight gain, feed conversion and mortality rate, if not well controlled. Ascaris suum is the most important endoparasite worldwide. The larval migration enhances respiratory and enteric...
Type
Abstract
Year
2019
Topic
Parasitology and Parasite Diseases
Affiliation
Huvepharma NV

Diagnosis of Cystoisospora suis oocysts in steatorrhoeic piglet samples

Detection of oocysts is a hallmark of the diagnosis of coccidiosis, including suckling piglet cystoisosporosis. However, in practice rapid and simple detection is often severely hampered by the high fat content of suckling piglet samples.
Type
Abstract
Year
2019
Topic
Parasitology and Parasite Diseases
Affiliation
Vetmeduni, Vienna