Trichuriasis (whip worm, whipworm, Trichuris suis)
Trichuris suis (whip worm) is a parasite of the large intestine that causes diarrhea in growing pigs.
Description
Trichuris suis (whip worm) is a parasite of the large intestine that causes diarrhea, sometimes containing blood and mucus. This diarrhea slows pig growth and may cause weight loss.
Sows, nursery, and fattening
- Diarrhea with blood and/or mucus.
- Dehydration.
- Hairy pigs.
- Slow growth and weight loss.
- Pigs raised outdoors, especially those exposed to soil.
Clinical presentation. Analysis of feces for eggs. Worms in the large intestine observed during necropsy.
- Limit pigs' exposure to the soil.
- Use of anthelmintic specificly for treating Trichuris suis. Not every anthelmintic is effective against this worm.