Pilot prevalence survey of Toxoplasma gondii in sow meat

Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is recognised as a human foodborne hazard associated with pigs in Australia. However, the consumer risk from consumption of pig meats has remained undefined. The purpose of the project was to undertake a study to quantify the relative incidence of Toxoplasma in the Australian pork industry. The project was able to determine an estimate prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Australian sows.