Published in Volume 3, Issue 1
This study investigated the intensity of infection and risk factors of intestinal and ectoparasites in
intensively managed pigs in Anambra State, Nigeria, between April 2021 and March 2022. A
total of 600 pigs from seven farms were randomly selected, and their faecal and blood samples
were examined for intestinal parasites, eggs, and haemoparasites using conventional procedures. The results showed overall prevalence rates of 25.0% for intestinal helminth parasites, 18.3% for
intestinal protozoa parasites, 15.8% for haemoparasites, and 10.3% for ectoparasites. Eight
helminth species were identified, including Hookworm, Ascaris suum, Trichuris suis, and
Strongyloides ransomi, with varying intensities of infection. The majority of worm burdens were
of low (67.3%) and mild (28.1%) infections, while only 4.7% were of high intensity. Statistical
analysis revealed significant associations between parasite infections and certain farming
practices, such as non-disinfection of pens and equipment (85.4%), rearing pigs of different ages
together (71.4%), and infrequent removal of dung (85.7%). The use of Ivermectin was the most
common antihelminthic treatment (71.4%), and more than half of the pig farms (57.1%)
administered drugs themselves. The study highlights the high prevalence of endo and
ectoparasitic parasites in individual pigs and the widespread practice of dangerous farming
methods by farmers. The findings emphasize the need for improved farming practices, regular
deworming programs, and proper parasite control measures to reduce the risk of parasitic
infections in pigs.
Nwokolo, L. O., Emmy-Egbe, I. O., Igbodika, M. C. (2025). Transmission Dynamics and Intensity of Ecto and Endo Parasites of Suisscrofa IN Selected Farms in Anambra State. Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Sciences, Volume 3, Issue 1, 14.
Nwokolo, L. O., Emmy-Egbe, I. O., Igbodika, M. C.. "Transmission Dynamics and Intensity of Ecto and Endo Parasites of Suisscrofa IN Selected Farms in Anambra State." Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Sciences, vol. Volume 3, Issue 1, 2025, pp. 14.
Nwokolo, L. O., Emmy-Egbe, I. O., Igbodika, M. C.. "Transmission Dynamics and Intensity of Ecto and Endo Parasites of Suisscrofa IN Selected Farms in Anambra State." Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Sciences Volume 3, Issue 1 (2025): 14.
@article{transmissiondynamicsandintensityofectoandendoparasitesofsuisscrofainselectedfarmsinanambrastate2025,
author = Nwokolo, L. O., Emmy-Egbe, I. O., Igbodika, M. C.,
title = Transmission Dynamics and Intensity of Ecto and Endo Parasites of Suisscrofa IN Selected Farms in Anambra State,
journal = Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Sciences,
year = 2025,
volume = Volume 3, Issue 1,
pages = 14
}
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