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Ascaris suum in pigs of the Zona da Mata, Minas Gerais State, Brazil
2015
Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária
Among the parasites that affect pigs, Ascaris suum stands out for causing the greatest losses to livestock production systems. This parasite can be monitored during the slaughter of animals through the identification of "milk spots" or white patches on the liver caused by its larval migration. However, infection in the herd is usually subclinical, which is why the presence of this parasite in industrial pig production has been overlooked. The aim of the study was therefore to evaluate the
doi:10.1590/s1984-29612015047
pmid:26291146
fatcat:zfczs5jrovetxidwhfvbs73gum