Red stomach worm

The red stomach worm can cause gastritis.

Alternative names: Hyostrongylus rubidus

Information

Hyostrongylus rubidus worm affects the stomach of pigs. Its importance and pathology are not well known. Its color makes it highly visible in the stomach during a necropsy.

 

Symptoms

Sows, nursery, and fattening

  • It is suspected that it has effects on growth.

 

Causes / Contributing Factors

  • Raising pigs outdoors on pasture.

 

Diagnosis

  • Fecal analysis looking for eggs. Necropsy for worm in stomach.

 

Control/Prevention

  • Limit pigs' access to pasture.
  • Use of anthelmintic.

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