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E3 Journal of Environmental Research and Management

E3 Journal of Environmental Research and Management Vol. 5 (7) pp. 0125-0127, July 2014; © E3 Journals; ISSN 2141-7466

Public health implication of gastrointestinal parasites of pigs in Kwara State, Nigeria.

Aiyedun Julius Olaniyi 1 *
1 Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
*Corresponding Author E-mail: Olaaiyedun@yahoo.com
Accepted 21 May 2014

Abstract

The study was carried out in October 2013 to March 2014. A total of 920 pigs were examined, 95% (874) were exotic breed while 5% (46) were local breed of pig. Out of 920 sampled pigs, 55% had Hydrostrongylus rubidus, 23% Ascaris Suum, 17% Taenia Solium and 5% had Trichuris Suis. There was no significant difference between male and female pig The high rate of parasitic infection observed in this study was due to poor management practices and lack of routine deworming in most farms visited. Cysticercosis remains a major zoonosis from piggery in kwara state, Nigeria.

Keywords: Gastrointestinal Parasites, Pigs, Public Health Implication, Kwara State

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