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Prevalence of parasites identified by faecal and skin scraping examination in 384 pigs in Bishoftu.
| Parasites | Parasite species | Number of infected pigs | Prevalence (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal parasites | Coccidia | 46 | 12.0 |
| Ascaris suum | 19 | 4.9 | |
| Strongyles | 20 | 5.2 | |
| Trichuris suis | 11 | 2.9 | |
| Total | 96 | 25.0 | |
| External parasites | Sarcoptes scabiei var.suis | 10 | 2.6 |
