How does an animal get trichinosis?

An animal gets trichinosis by ingesting larvae of the parasitic roundworm Trichinella, typically through consuming undercooked or raw meat from an infected host, such as pigs, wild game, or rodents. Once ingested, the larvae mature in the intestines, reproduce, and can then encyst in the muscle tissue, leading to further transmission if another animal or human consumes the infected meat. Maintaining proper cooking temperatures for meat is essential to prevent the spread of this disease.