The global seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in pigs: A systematic review and meta-analysis

M Foroutan, Y Fakhri, SM Riahi, S Ebrahimpour… - Veterinary …, 2019 - Elsevier
Toxoplasmosis, caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, is an important
disease with worldwide distribution. Infection can occur from ingesting raw or undercooked …

Toxoplasmosis in Mexico: epidemiological situation in humans and animals

I Hernandez-Cortazar, KY Acosta-Viana… - Revista do Instituto de …, 2015 - SciELO Brasil
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease widely distributed throughout the world, infecting a
wide variety of animal species including humans. In Mexico, this parasite has been detected …

[HTML][HTML] Current control options and a way towards risk-based control of Toxoplasma gondii in the meat chain

L Kuruca, S Belluco, M Vieira-Pinto, D Antic… - Food Control, 2023 - Elsevier
Toxoplasma gondii is a zoonotic protozoan with a wide range of hosts and cosmopolitan
distribution. Due to its impact on human and animal health, as well as related economic …

A Systematic Review on the Effectiveness of Pre-Harvest Meat Safety Interventions in Pig Herds to Control Salmonella and Other Foodborne Pathogens

M Rodrigues da Costa, J Pessoa, D Meemken… - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of pre-harvest interventions to
control the main foodborne pathogens in pork in the European Union. A total of 1180 studies …

Toxoplasma gondii: pig seroprevalence, associated risk factors and viability in fresh pork meat

L Herrero, MJ Gracia, C Pérez-Arquillué, R Lázaro… - Veterinary …, 2016 - Elsevier
This study was conducted on 161 fattening pig farms located in Aragón (Northeast Spain).
Serum samples from 1200 pigs were tested for antibodies against T. gondii by indirect …

Soil contamination of Toxoplasma gondii oocysts in pig farms in central China

F Du, Q Zhang, Q Yu, M Hu, Y Zhou, J Zhao - Veterinary Parasitology, 2012 - Elsevier
Toxoplasmosis in pigs is a large threat to pig industry as well as pork consumers. Most pigs
become infected by ingestion of oocysts from contaminated environment (soil, water and …

Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Swine: Implications for Public Health

VG Papatsiros, LV Athanasiou, P Kostoulas… - Foodborne …, 2021 - liebertpub.com
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 …

Principais ameaças sanitárias endêmicas da cadeia produtiva de suínos no Brasil

JRC Zanella, N Morés, DESN Barcellos - Pesquisa agropecuária …, 2016 - SciELO Brasil
O Brasil se destaca por ser o quarto maior produtor e exportador de carne suína. A
ocorrência de determinadas doenças na produção animal é um dos fatores mais …

Pasture is a risk factor for Toxoplasma gondii infection in fattening pigs

C Wallander, J Frössling, FC Dórea, A Uggla… - Veterinary …, 2016 - Elsevier
As consumer awareness of animal welfare increases throughout Europe, housing of pigs in
more animal-friendly systems is becoming more common. There is concern that these free …

Molecular characterization of Toxoplasma gondii in pork meat from different production systems in the Czech Republic

M Slany, N Reslova, V Babak, A Lorencova - International Journal of Food …, 2016 - Elsevier
Toxoplasmosis is a major public health issue, due to the presence of Toxoplasma gondii,
mainly in pork. The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of T. gondii in pigs and …