Transmission dynamics of foodborne parasites in pork (pig and wild boar)

Enemark, Heidi L.; Johansen, Maria Vang; Alban, Lis

doi:10.1016/b978-1-78242-332-4.00011-4

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“…Wild boars hosts different stages of development of helminths that have a great importance on public health and veterinary topics. To mention an example, wild boards and swines, in general, host the adult worms of Ascaris suum , and larvae of Taenia solium , Echinococcus granulosus , and Trichinella spiralis ; indeed, wild boards can act as a paratenic and accidental host of Toxocara and Fasciola , respectively [ 7 , 8 ]. In addition, wild boar meat is sought as a nutrients source because wild boars have a greater loin area and greater amount of fat compared to domestic pigs; indeed, between wild boars and domestic pigs, the variance in the composition of fatty acids contributes to differentiate taste in the cooked meat [ 1 ].…”

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Helminths of the Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) from Units of Conservation Management and Sustainable Use of Wildlife Installed in the Eastern Economic Region of Mexico

de-la-Rosa-Arana¹,

Ponce-Noguez

Reyes-Rodríguez

et al. 2021

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Wild boars (Sus scrofa) were introduced in Mexico for sport hunting and meat trading for human consumption, but the available data regarding their role in pathogen transmission are limited. This research and field work aimed to identify the helminths of the wild boar produced in three units of conservation management and sustainable use of wildlife placed in the eastern economic region of Mexico. Samples of feces and serum were collected from 90 animals that came from three different ranches. Stool examination and antibody determination to Fasciola hepatica, Taenia crassciceps, Ascaris suum, Toxocara canis (ELISA), and Trichinella spiralis (Western blot) were performed. In addition, 30 diaphragm samples from one ranch were obtained for artificial digestion. Eggs of Strongyloides sp. (72.2%), Metastrongylus sp. (57.7%), Oesophagostomum sp. (53.3%), and Trichuris sp. (37.7%) were found in addition to oocysts of Eimeria sp. (75.6%). Antibodies to Fasciola (8.9%), Taenia (4.4%), Ascaris (32.2%), Toxocara (20%), and Trichinella (5.5%) were found. The eggs of Strongyloides and Oesophagostomum were associated to female hosts. One nematode larva was found by artificial digestion. This is the first report to identify helminths from wild boars in Mexico. In addition, this study identifies the potential risk of the wild boar as a transmission channel of parasites that can have an impact on public health.

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