Ascaris suum

Ascaris suum is a large ascarid nematode found in the small intestine of pigs.

Gastro-intestinal nematodes — pigs

Pigs in Canada may be infected with a variety of gastro-intestinal nematodes other than Ascaris suum.

Metastrongylus species

Metastrongylus spp. are lung nematodes found in pigs. This parasite is present in many parts of the world and is only found rarely in Canada. Adult parasites live in the bronchi an...

Setaria species

Nematodes of the genus Setaria infect cattle, sheep, sometimes other domestic animal hosts, and many free-ranging ungulates around the world, including in Canada.

Setaria species — pigs

Nematodes of the genus Setaria infect cattle, sheep, sometimes other domestic animal hosts, and many free-ranging ungulates around the world, including in Canada.

Trichinella species

Historically in Canada, infection of pigs with the zoonotic nematode Trichinella, specifically T. spiralis, was a significant public health concern, but currently the national pig ...