author(s)
SP Satheesha, M Narayana Bhat, Jagadish B Hiremath, HA Upendra, PT Ramesh, R Rathnamma, M Narayana Swamy and R Veena

abstract
The prevalence of endoparasites in pigs of Hassan district was studied (April 2019 to March 2020). A total 207 faecal samples were collected from 26 farms distributed across eight Talukas (Administrative units below district). The overall parasite load was 40.59% in the entire sample size. The parasites observed in the study were Ascaris suum (51.19%), Strongyle spp. (21.43%), Trichuris spp (5.95%), Oesophagostomum spp (3.57 %). Coccidia oocysts (16.67%), Balantidium coli (17.86%). The A. suum appeared as the dominant endoparasites followed by Strongles spp. and Coccidia spp. The monsoon season influence was significant (P≤0.05) on higher prevalence of Trichuris spp. (P≤0.05). The katccha floor contributed significantly towards higher prevalence of Trichuris spp. and Oesophagostomum spp. The higher prevalence of parasites in all age groups suggest improper hygienic management and lack of scheduled deworming practices which are essential for reducing the worm burden.