Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of Pigs in Ecuador: A Literary Review

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S. Villagómez-Estrada, P. Vinueza, A. Suárez-Usbeck, T. Maldonado

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The intensive pig production to meet the demand for food of animal origin has led to an increase in the presentation of different pig diseases. The threat of epidemic and emerging diseases affecting pigs, which in some cases are zoonotic, highlights the vulnerability of pig production worldwide. Groups of diseases such as the respiratory complex and diseases caused by porcine coronaviruses represent serious health problems in Ecuador. However, even though vaccination for several of these diseases is available, it is necessary to know the circulating strains and the responses to vaccination to improve health control programs. The present study aims to analyze the epidemiological surveillance information available through a systematic review of various diseases that affect pigs. In Ecuador, there is Little epidemiological surveillance of diseases such as porcine epidemic diarrhea, Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, cysticercosis and helminthiasis, which present zoonotic potential and deteriorate economic production rates. In conclusion, the research reflects the need to know the prevalence and incidence of swine diseases circulating in the country to guarantee food safety and economic efficiency in the swine industry.

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