SWINE CYSTICERCOSIS

PUBLIC INTEREST

Abstract

Faced with an optical little known, it is the duty of the veterinarian to inform and raise awareness of the swine cysticercosis, from its origin to means to avoid it, addressing the best practices of hygiene and sanitary habits, and showing poor conditions and with few resources that facilitate the spread of the disease. Clarify that man is the only source of infection and definitive host, demystifying the pork on the popular knowledge. Highlight the role of the veterinarian in raising pigs, guiding the producer of the importance of maintaining hygiene and constant health of your squad, so there is no loss, as well as educating the public.