MAIN DIRECTIONS OF INCREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TRICHINOSCOPIC CONTROL

Trichinosis is one of the most dangerous parasitic zoonoses which is characterized by the wide-spread occurrence among the population of the RF and mammals (more than 80 species). Up to 350 cases of this invasion is registered in humans and up to 500 of pig carcasses infected with trichinosis are detected every year, but in general there is a pronounced tendency for stabilization of the situation. Trichinosis is most often detected among game animals (bears, boars, raccoon dogs, etc.) in the natural biocenosis, and this has a significant epidemiological importance. Due to this fact, the whole territory of the Russian Federation can be considered as a contamina-tion zone or as a troublesome zone in relation to this invasion. This article presents scientific and technical information on the spreading of trichinosis in the Russian Federation, the existing approaches to ensuring well-being in relation to this in-vasion among the population and farm animals. Modern methods of a veterinary-sanitary inspection for trichinosis and their prospective viability in different working conditions were evaluated. The main method for the prevention of trichinosis is a veterinary-sanitary inspection performed through the compressor trichinoscopy or peptolysis. There is a promising direction in the development and serial production of a computer trichinelloscope with corresponding software, as well as of a portable trichinelloscope for use in field conditions. A comprehensive assessment of the new generation of instruments and devices for trichinoscopic control has shown their effectiveness in ensuring the parasitic safety of meat products, their importance for monitoring trichinosis and licensing of livestock facilities.