Table 1 Serum samples from pigs tested for anti-Trichinella antibodies by ELISA and Western blot (Wb) using excretory/secretory antigens (ES) or crude worm extract antigens (CWE)
Pigs | Positive/tested sera by ES-ELISA | Positive/tested sera by ES-Wb | CWE-Wb pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
Breeding pigs 30 days before outdoor access | 0/64 | ndc | nd |
Breeding pigs 86 days after outdoor access | 19/64a (29.7%) | 14/19b (73.7%) | T. spiralis or T. britovi |
Breeding pigs without outdoor access | 0/14 | nd | nd |
Fattening pigs without outdoor access | 0/70 | nd | nd |