Occurrence of parasitic helminths among free-range pigs in five Local Government Areas of Owerri zone, Imo State, Nigeria

Opara, M. N.; Ibekwe, N; Jc, Azubuike; Okoli, CG

doi:10.4314/ijonas.v2i1.36049

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“…Recent reports by Dey et al (2014) and Jufare et al (2015) confirmed a higher parasitic prevalence in female pigs than in male pigs in Bangladesh and Ethiopia, respectively. Moreover, studies in Burkina Faso (Tamboura et al 2006), Nigeria (Opara et al 2006) and Kenya (Obonyo et al 2012) concurred that females shed significantly more helminth eggs than males, but these studies disagree with Kagira (2010) and Sowemimo et al (2012), who reported a higher parasitic prevalence in male pigs in Kenya and Nigeria, respectively. Conversely, an earlier report by Yadav and Tandon (1989) observed no significant difference in parasitic infestation between male and female pigs.…”

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Prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths and parasites in smallholder pigs reared in the central Free State Province

Nwafor¹,

Roberts²,

Fourie³

2019

Onderstepoort j. vet. res.

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Pigs are kept by farmers as a source of livelihood and food. Unfortunately, helminthiasis and other internal parasites are major setbacks to profitable pig production in Africa. There is a lack of information on the prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal helminths and parasites plaguing resource-poor pig farmers in the Free State. Knowledge of these endemic parasites can be used as baseline data to help design future intervention plans. The aim of this study was to identify and quantify the types of gastrointestinal helminths and parasites prevalent in smallholder pigs reared in the central Free State Province. Faecal samples were randomly collected from 77 pigs and parasitologically analysed. Quantification was done using the McMaster counting technique. Farming system, age, gender and health status were the risk factors considered. The study was conducted between January and March 2016. Overall, results showed that 61 samples (79.2%) tested positive for one or more gastrointestinal parasites, which were observed as single or mixed infections. Amongst the positive samples, 44.5% were infected with Ascaris suum, 50.6% with Trichuris suis, 26.0% and 72.7% were infected with Oesophagostomum dentatum and coccidia, respectively. There were significant differences (p < 0.05) between the rate of infection in the intensive and semi-intensive systems and between the dewormed and non-dewormed pigs. Piglets and female pigs recorded a higher prevalence in their categories. Pigs excreted mostly low (eggs per gram [EPG] ≤ 100) to moderate (EPG > 100 < 500) levels of helminth eggs. It is concluded that different species of gastrointestinal parasites are present in most pigs reared by smallholder farmers in this study area.

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Prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths and parasites in smallholder pigs reared in the central Free State Province

Nwafor¹,

Roberts²,

Fourie³

2019

Onderstepoort j. vet. res.

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“…In pig farming, management and preventive measures against parasitic diseases improve overall feed conversion and reproductive performance, while decreasing morbidity and mortality [ 1 , 2 ]. Gastrointestinal parasites pose a significant economic burden on pig farms, leading to various detrimental effects.…”

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“…Gastrointestinal parasites pose a significant economic burden on pig farms, leading to various detrimental effects. These include inefficient feed consumption, poor growth rate, reduced weight gain, decreased litter size, fertility disorders, compromised post-vaccination immunity against infectious diseases, lower meat quality, and diminished animal welfare [ 1 , 3 , 4 ].…”

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In vivo assessment of the antiparasitic effects of Allium sativum L. and Artemisia absinthium L. against gastrointestinal parasites in swine from low-input farms

Băieş,

Cotuţiu,

Spînu

et al. 2024

BMC Vet Res

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Background Ethno-veterinary practices could be used as a sustainable developmental tool by integrating traditional phytotherapy and husbandry. Phytotherapeutics are available and used worldwide. However, evidence of their antiparasitic efficacy is currently very limited. Parasitic diseases have a considerable effect on pig production, causing economic losses due to high morbidity and mortality. In this respect, especially smallholders and organic producers face severe challenges. Parasites, as disease causing agents, often outcompete other pathogens in such extensive production systems. A total of 720 faecal samples were collected in two farms from three age categories, i.e. weaners, fatteners, and sows. Flotation (Willis and McMaster method), modified Ziehl–Neelsen stained faecal smear, centrifugal sedimentation, modified Blagg technique, and faecal cultures were used to identify parasites and quantify the parasitic load. Results The examination confirmed the presence of infections with Eimeria spp., Cryptosporidium spp., Balantioides coli (syn. Balantidium coli), Ascaris suum, Oesophagostomum spp., Strongyloides ransomi, and Trichuris suis, distributed based on age category. A dose of 180 mg/kg bw/day of Allium sativum L. and 90 mg/kg bw/day of Artemisia absinthium L. powders, administered for 10 consecutive days, revealed a strong, taxonomy-based antiprotozoal and anthelmintic activity. Conclusions The results highlighted the therapeutic potential of both A. sativum and A. absinthium against gastrointestinal parasites in pigs. Their therapeutic effectiveness may be attributed to the content in polyphenols, tocopherols, flavonoids, sterols, sesquiterpene lactones, and sulfoxide. Further research is required to establish the minimal effective dose of both plants against digestive parasites in pigs.

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“…; Opara et al . ; Ohaeri and Okoro ; Van Laaren ). This parasite has been reported in a number of countries in Africa, Asia and South America (Bracegirdle ; Azzie ; Applewhaite and Ruiz ; Malik et al .…”

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“…Gastrodiscus aegyptiacus (G. aegyptiacus) is an amphistome fluke capable of parasitising the intestine of horses, donkeys, zebras, pigs and warthogs (Bracegirdle 1973;Azzie 1975;Applewhaite and Ruiz 1983;Boomker et al 1991;Wells et al 1998;Ayele et al 2006;Malik et al 2006;Opara et al 2006;Ohaeri and Okoro 2012;Van Laaren 2014). This parasite has been reported in a number of countries in Africa, Asia and South America (Bracegirdle 1973;Azzie 1975;Applewhaite and Ruiz 1983;Malik et al 2006).…”

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Caecal intussusceptions and typhlocolitis in horses with severeGastrodiscus aegyptiacusinfestation

Gratwick

Donnellan²,

Page

et al. 2017

Equine Veterinary Education

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Occurrence of parasitic helminths among free-range pigs in five Local Government Areas of Owerri zone, Imo State, Nigeria

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Prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths and parasites in smallholder pigs reared in the central Free State Province

Prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths and parasites in smallholder pigs reared in the central Free State Province

In vivo assessment of the antiparasitic effects of Allium sativum L. and Artemisia absinthium L. against gastrointestinal parasites in swine from low-input farms

Caecal intussusceptions and typhlocolitis in horses with severeGastrodiscus aegyptiacusinfestation

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