High anti-Ascaris seroprevalence in fattening pigs in Sichuan, China, calls for improved management strategies
Abstract Background Ascariasis, caused by Ascaris suum, is an important soil-transmitted parasitic disease of pigs worldwide. It leads to significant economic losses in the pork industry, as a consequence of low feed conversion efficiency in pigs and liver condemnation at slaughter. Despite ascarias...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-02-01
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| Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-3935-4 |