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ArticleParasitology research2025

Gastrointestinal parasites in pigs in Brazil: prevalence, risk factors, diagnosis, and extension activities.

Camila Souza Carvalho Class, Renan de Souza Ferreira, Ana Luiza Soares de Araujo, Ingrid da Silva Reis, Breno Torres da Silva, Fabiana Batalha Knackfuss, Laís Lisboa Corrêa, José Arcínio de Assis, Marcelo José Milagres de Almeida, Daniel de Castro Trindade and 2 more

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Camila Souza Carvalho ClassLaboratório de Parasitologia, Instituto Biomédico, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Bloco E, 5º Andar, 510-525,Outeiro São João Batista S/N, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, 24020-141, Brazil.
Renan de Souza FerreiraFaculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Centro Universitário Serra dos Órgãos, Estrada Wenceslau José de Medeiros CEP, Campus Quinta Do Paraíso, Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro, 104525976-340, Brazil.
Ana Luiza Soares de AraujoLaboratório de Parasitologia, Instituto Biomédico, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Bloco E, 5º Andar, 510-525,Outeiro São João Batista S/N, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, 24020-141, Brazil.
Ingrid da Silva ReisLaboratório de Parasitologia, Instituto Biomédico, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Bloco E, 5º Andar, 510-525,Outeiro São João Batista S/N, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, 24020-141, Brazil.
Breno Torres da SilvaLaboratório de Parasitologia, Instituto Biomédico, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Bloco E, 5º Andar, 510-525,Outeiro São João Batista S/N, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, 24020-141, Brazil.
Fabiana Batalha KnackfussLaboratório de Estatística, Jardim Vinte e Cinco de Agosto, UNIGRANRIO/AFYA, Rua Professor José de Souza Herdy, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, 25075142, Brazil.
Laís Lisboa CorrêaLaboratório de Parasitologia, Instituto Biomédico, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Bloco E, 5º Andar, 510-525,Outeiro São João Batista S/N, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, 24020-141, Brazil.
José Arcínio de AssisInstituto Federal Sudeste de Minas Gerais, Campus Rio Pomba, Av. Dr. José Sebastião da Paixão s/nº, Rio Pomba, Minas Gerais, 36180-000, Brazil.
Marcelo José Milagres de AlmeidaInstituto Federal Sudeste de Minas Gerais, Campus Barbacena, Rua Monsenhor José Augusto, nº 204 - Bairro São José, Barbacena, Minas Gerais, 36205-018, Brazil.
Daniel de Castro TrindadeInstituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Campus Pinheiral, Rua José Breves, Pinheiral, Rio de Janeiro, 27197-000, Brazil.
Roberto Júnio Pedroso DiasLaboratório de Protozoologia (LabProto), Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Biodiversidade e Conservação da Natureza, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, 36036-900, Brazil.
Alynne da Silva BarbosaLaboratório de Parasitologia, Instituto Biomédico, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Bloco E, 5º Andar, 510-525,Outeiro São João Batista S/N, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, 24020-141, Brazil. alynnedsb@gmail.com.

Funding

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico 312037/2022-8Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro E-26/210.041/2024Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais APQ-02984-24
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Brazil is a major pig-producing country with production systems that include both industrial and family farms. In these facilities, parasitic diseases present an obstacle to production. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of the gastrointestinal parasites that infect pigs as well as to provide information for producers through extension activities. Visits were made to 15 pig farms in cities in the states of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais. Fecal samples were collected, questionnaires administered, and extension activities conducted. A total of 1,148 samples were collected: 299 from family farms and 849 from industrial farms. Stool samples were subjected to direct examination, sedimentation, flotation, and FLOTAC techniques. The most frequently detected parasites were cysts and trophozoites of the Ciliophora group, non-sporulated coccidian oocysts, eggs of Trichuris suis, strongyles, Strongyloides ransomi, and Ascaris suum. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) in parasite presence and egg counts, with family farms exhibiting higher parasite burdens (p < 0.0001). Several risk factors were associated with the frequency of parasite infection, including the arrangement of watering systems on the pen floors and the type-or absence-of antiparasitic medication provided. Among the extension activities implemented, the "happy pig and sad pig" activity and "homework correction" stood out. These results highlighted the need for improvements in national pig production. This includes the development of programs offering credit, assistance, and training for pig producers to aid in the control of these parasites, with a focus on production and animal welfare.

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Intestinal Diseases, ParasiticParasitesSwine DiseasesAnimal HusbandryAnimalsBrazilFecesParasite Egg CountPrevalenceRisk FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesSwineEpidemiologyHealth educationLivestockParasitological diagnosis

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PMID40924232
PMCPMC12420740

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