Trichinella spiralis has historically been deemed “the pig parasite” owing to its initial
classification within a monospecific genus. However, in recent years, the genus has …

Toxoplasma gondii infections are common in humans and animals worldwide. Toxoplasma
gondii infection in pigs continues to be of public health concern. Pigs are important for the …

Found worldwide from Alaska to Australasia, Toxoplasma gondii knows no geographic
boundaries. The protozoan is the source of one of the most common parasitic infections in …

Wild boar populations around the world have increased dramatically over past decades.
Climate change, generating milder winters with less snow, may affect their spread into …

A review of published literature was conducted to identify pasture pig production system
features that pose risks to animal welfare, and to develop recommendations aimed at …

Trichinellosis, caused by 13 species/subspecies/genotypes in the nematode genus
Trichinella, is a worldwide zoonosis. In the United States, trichinellosis was of historical and …

Studies of the ecoimmunology of feral organisms can provide valuable insight into how host–
pathogen dynamics change as organisms transition from human-managed conditions back …

Globalization has led to the frequent movement of species out of their native habitat. Some
of these species become highly invasive and capable of profoundly altering invaded …

Toxoplasmosis, due to Toxoplasma gondii, is a parasitic disease with global importance.
Among livestock, chronic T. gondii infection has been reported in higher rates in pigs and …

Background Trichinellosis is a meat-borne zoonotic disease caused by parasites of the
genus Trichinella. To date, 12 taxa have been described. The identification of Trichinella …