Dependence of helminth infection characteristics of domestic pigs on age and season
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Dependence of helminth infection characteristics of domestic pigs on age and season
Abstract
This study investigates the impact of age and seasonal variations on the prevalence of helminth infections in domestic pigs at farms in the Khachmaz region of Azerbaijan. The research was conducted in 2020-2021, examining fecal samples from pigs of different age groups (2-6 months, 7-12 months, and older pigs) across four seasons. Helminth infections studied included ascariasis, esophagostomosis, and trichocephalosis. The findings revealed age and season-specific infection rates, with younger pigs showing higher susceptibility to ascariasis and trichocephalosis, while older pigs exhibited increased rates of esophagostomosis. Infection rates peaked during spring and declined in winter, correlating with favorable environmental conditions for helminth egg development in warmer seasons. The study emphasizes the economic and health impacts of helminth infections in pig farming and underscores the need for targeted control measures based on age and seasonal dynamics.
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