• 2 min de lectura
• 2 min de lectura
The National Service for Agri-Food Health and Quality (SENASA) carried out epidemiological surveillance tasks on wild boars within the framework of the Second Provincial Meeting of the Hunting Tournament for Invasive Exotic Species, held in the city of Villaguay, Entre Ríos.
The official intervention included the collection of samples for laboratory analysis, the dissemination of health prevention guidelines on zoonoses, and coordination with local actors linked to the activity.
During the day, professionals from the Animal Health Coordination of SENASA's Entre Ríos Regional Center collected tonsil and muscle samples from the hunted specimens. The material was sent to the National Laboratory of the Organization in Martínez, Buenos Aires province, with the aim of contributing to the monitoring of the health status of wild boar populations and facilitating the timely detection of diseases of sanitary, productive, and public health importance.
Among the diseases under surveillance are classical and African swine fever, Aujeszky's disease, and trichinosis. In this regard, the national organization develops monitoring actions on wildlife, with special attention to the wild boar, considered an invasive exotic species of sanitary, productive, and ecological relevance.
Within the framework of the meeting, SENASA technicians gave a presentation on trichinosis, highlighting the importance of adopting preventive measures during the handling and consumption of wild boar meat. It was recalled that this parasitic disease can be transmitted to people through the consumption of undercooked meat or derived products (sausages, salamis, cured meats, etc.) from infected animals, such as pigs, wild boars, and pumas.
Likewise, it was explained that trichinosis is caused by the parasite Trichinella spp., which lodges in the muscles of pigs and wild animals, and that to prevent this zoonosis, it is essential to analyze the meat of hunted animals using the Artificial Digestion technique, especially for those who prepare food.
SENASA also provided technical assistance, supervised the correct collection and conditioning of samples, and ensured compliance with current sanitary protocols. These actions are part of active epidemiological surveillance strategies in wildlife, aimed at anticipating risks and providing information for the prevention and control of diseases.
The Organization's participation allowed for strengthening coordination among authorized hunters, local authorities, veterinary professionals, and national institutions, promoting responsible hunting practices and raising awareness about the importance of preventing, detecting, and controlling diseases that affect both animal health and human health.
