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Pig Journal Volume: 58
Publication date: December 2006

Proceedings Section

LUNGWORM IN WILD BOAR
R.B. Pearson

Abstract
This case report describes an outbreak of lungworm infection (metastrongylosis) in a small commercial herd of wild boar in the South West of England. Affected boar were primarily 4-6 months old and symptoms noted included poor growth, coughing and sudden death. A rapid response to anthelmintic treatment was seen. The life cycle of the pig lungworm (Metastronglus apri, M. salmi and M. pudendotectus) involves an intermediate host: the earthworm and these were thought to be numerous in the wet woodland on this farm.

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