Reducing zoonotic and internal parasite burdens in pigs using a pig confinement system

Abstract

AIM: This study was designed to validate the effectiveness of the pig confinement system (PCS) in reducing the prevalence of zoonotic and internal parasite burdens in pigs. MATERIALS AND METHODS: . RESULTS: antibodies increased from 6% to 10% in PCS pigs and from 7% to 24% in non-PCS pigs. CONCLUSION: These data demonstrate the potential of a PCS to reduce the prevalence of pigs infected with zoonotic and internal parasites and thus the risk to human and pig health.