Broad-Spectrum Control of Worms
By Dr. T. Bonner Stewart, Professor of Parasitology, Louisiana State University. - Worm parasites can kill pigs, but more commonly they simply cause stress. Stress leads to loss of appetite, reduction of daily gain, and poor feed utilisation. The weakened pig can also become more susceptible to bacterial and viral diseases that may be easier to detect than the underlying subtle performance problems generated by the parasites. This article reviews the worm parasites of major importance to pig production throughout the world and answers the question What good is it to remove parasites?