Stephanuriasis (swine kidney worm disease) in the Ghanaian dwarf pig
1972
Sapong, D., Animal Research Institute, C.S.I.R. Achimota, Ghana
The incidence of stephanuriasis in the Ghanaian dwarf pig was studied by examining the internal organs of animals slaughtered,at the Accra abattoir. The result of 3 years investigation showed an infection rate of 33%. The effect of the infection and the body's reaction to it was studied by infecting worm-free pigs with the larvae of Stephanurus dentatus. Results indicated that the disease caused emaciation in the affected animals. This was attributed to the extensive damage done to the internal organs.
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