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Occurrence of Intestinal Parasites and Its Impact on Growth Performance and Carcass Traits of Pigs Raised Under Near-Organic Conditions

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022
Parasite infection is a common problem in organic pig production, which can compromise health and growth of pigs, threaten food safety of pork products, and cause economic losses to organic farmers.
Yuzhi Z. Li, Alexander D. Hernandez, Sara Major, Rick Carr   +3 more
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Effect of cleaning /disinfection strategies on helminth infections in finishing pigs [PDF]

, 2008
Ascaris suum is the most prevalent helminth on organic pig farms (Carstensen et al., 2002) and is transmitted mainly via the faeces. The use of anthelmintics does not fit in the organic principles and preventive measures are promoted.
Blanken, Klaas, Borgsteede, Fred H.M., Gaasenbeek, Cor P.H., Vermeer, Herman M.   +3 more
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Food Contamination and Safety in Nigeria: A Systematic Synthesis of Heavy Metals, Microbial Pathogens, and Health Risk Metrics

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
This is an infographic driver of food contaminants and health effects. ABSTRACT Food safety remains a critical challenge in Nigeria due to rapid urbanization and weak regulatory enforcement. This systematic review synthesizes empirical evidence from 2015 to 2025 to characterize food contaminant profiles and associated human health risks in Nigeria ...
Cecilia Nwadiuto Obasi, Naomi A. Mogborukor, Baridoo Donatus Dooka, Polycarp Dauda Madaki, Chiara Frazzoli, Mohamed Haddad, Orish Ebere Orisakwe   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Kecacingan, malaria, dan status besi ibu hamil di Kabupaten Batang Hari Provinsi Jambi

Jurnal Gizi Klinik Indonesia, 2009
Background: Anemia among pregnant women may increase abortion, premature, low birth weight and even mortality before and after delivery. Factors causing anemia in Indonesia are lack of Fe, inadequate intake, demanding needs, and lack of nutrient ...
Helfiyan Helfiyan, Hamam Hadi, Siti Helmyati   +2 more
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Burdens of Ascaris spp. and Cryptosporidium spp. parasites in farm pigs in Ghana

Veterinary Medicine and Science, 2022
Background Worldwide, intestinal parasites significantly affect the health and production of pigs. Objective This study assessed the prevalence of Ascaris and Cryptosporidium infection in pigs in the Ejisu‐Juaben Municipality of Ghana.
John Asiedu Larbi, Seth Offei Addo, George Ofosu‐Amoako, Uduakobong Christopher Offong, Efua Maclean Odurah, Samuel Kuranchie Akompong   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Taxon, Arboreality, Sex, and Season—Factors Influencing Gastrointestinal Parasite Occurrence in Zoo‐Housed Non‐Human Primates

Zoo Biology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The emergence of anthelminthic resistance is a well‐documented phenomenon in livestock and companion animals. Given the scarcity of new antiparasitic drugs, the implementation of effective, holistic anthelminthic control strategies is critical to preserving the efficacy of existing treatments.
Stalder Sandro, Hatt Jean‐Michel
wiley   +1 more source

Export Credit Agencies and the Privilege of Wealth in Global Value Chain Participation

Global Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Public export credit agencies (ECAs) facilitate global trade by offering insurance to protect against the risk of non‐payment, provided minimum local content was produced. With the rise of global value chains (GVCs), exports often contain limited national content, and some ECAs argue that ‘national interest’ is more important.
Michael Creighton, Helena Barnard, Matthew Sterne, Brendon Wolff‐Piggott   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and risk factors of intestinal parasitic infections in a tertiary care teaching hospital [PDF]

Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University
Background: Infections due to intestinal parasites are a major public health concern in developing countries contributing to morbidity as well as mortality in the population.
Zarine Khan, Tarana Sarwat, Riti Srivastava, Dalip K. Kakru   +3 more
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Helminthiasis in school-age children from Gresik, East Java, Indonesia

Helminthologia
This study aims to investigate the soil-transmitted helminth infection among school-age children in Gresik, East Java, Indonesia. An analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted from July to November 2023 in selected ...
Utomo B., Fatmaningrum W., Sulistiawati, Fauziyah S., Sucipto T. H., Adnyana I M. D. M., Eljatin D. S., Fadhilah N., Novitasari A. E., Al-Talib H.   +9 more
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Non-midical control of parasitic worms in pigs [PDF]

, 2003
Generally there is a higher prevalence of intestinal parasites in organic pigs compared to conventional indoor pigs. It may be possible to reduce infection levels by ensuring that new animals are parasite free, using a moderate stocking rate, co-grazing ...
Mejer, Helena, Roepstroff, Allan
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