Very little is known of the occurrence and production and clinical significance of Giardia in pigs.
Overview
Very little is known of the occurrence and production and clinical significance of Giardia in pigs. A small survey in Canada demonstrated a prevalece of 9% in animals from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec, but clinical disease in this host associated with Giardia is thought to be rare. A recent study in Denmark suggests that parasite prevalence and intensity (as measured by cyst production) is higher in weaners (pigs 1 to 4 months of age) than in piglets or adults.
