Prevalencia de parásitos gastrointestinales en cerdos en el cantón Sozoranga de la provincia de Loja, Ecuador

Abstract

The aim of the research was to determine the epidemiological parameters caused by gastrointestinal parasites in pigs located in Sozoranga. The analysis took place in the Lavoratory of Animal Health, Reproduction and Zoonosis of UTPL, through the methods of direct smear testing, flotation (solution by Sheater), sedimentation for qualitative analysis and the technique of McMaster to estimate the parasitic charge. To determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in swine herds, 228 animals were randomly sampled in 47 farms (8 individuals/intra-herd). A percentage of 70.6 was the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites, by the species A, summ (43.4%) was the most representative. There was a finding of the highest parasitic charge, 11.8%; 26.8%; 41.8% (mild, modern, and high), in pigs under the age of one. No significant risk factors were identified and protective factors were determined: antiquity of installations ≤ 10 years, internal deworming, iron administration, adequate cleaning, concrete flooring, age of weaning ≤ one month and absence to fairs and livestock plazas. In conclusion, the parasitism in pigs could be controlled with prevention strategies and adequate health measures.