Effects of season, age and parasite management practices on gastro – intestinal parasites in pigs kept outdoors in Ireland

Effects of season, age and parasite management practices on gastro – intestinal parasites in pigs kept outdoors in Ireland

Abstract Outdoor farming offers pigs considerable behavioural freedom and better consumer acceptance than intensive, indoor systems. However, gastro – intestinal (GI) parasites pose a significant health and welfare challenge for pigs reared outdoors. The aim of this study was to ascertain effects of...

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Main Authors: Nipuna Sahan Senanayake, Laura Boyle, Keelin O’Driscoll, Ophélie Menant, Fidelma Butler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:Irish Veterinary Journal
Subjects:
Faecal egg count
Anthelmintic
Paddock rotation
Protozoa
Helminths
Strongyles
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13620-025-00297-0
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