Since the kidney worm requires one year to reach maturity, the use of a gilts-only program for farrowing for four years is reported to eliminate kidney worms from the herd. Modern dewormers and husbandry practices make it possible to raise swine practically worm free. Proper diagnosis and timing of the worm treatment can alleviate this costly menace of the swine producer. Reference to products in this publication is not intended to be an endorsement to the exclusion of others which may be similar. Persons using such products assume responsibility for their use in accordance with current directions of the manufacturer.
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