Porcilis Glässer

Description and Vaccination Program

Description
Porcilis Glässer is an inactivated Diluvac Forte adjuvanted vaccine. Porcilis Glässer is intended for the protection of pigs against Haemophilus parasuis infections, causing Glässer’s disease, also known as ’transport disease’.

Composition
Porcilis Glässer contains inactivated cells of Haemophilus parasuis bacteria. The active component is suspended in Diluvac Forte.

Formulation
Ready-to-use inactivated vaccine.

Indications
For active immunisation of pigs as an aid to the control of Glässer Disease.

Vaccination
Pigs may be vaccinated from 5 weeks onwards, by giving two doses, 2 weeks apart.

Method of administration
2 ml by intramuscular injection.

Withholding period
None

Presentation
Vials containing 10, 25, 50 doses.

Storage
Store at a temperature of 2-8°C. Protect from light. Do not freeze.

Contra-indications
Do not vaccinate piglets under 5 weeks of age.

Precautions

• Vaccinate healthy pigs only
• Allow the vaccine to reach room temperature (15-25°C) before use
• Shake the vaccine vigorously before and during use
• Use sterile syringes and needles