
Porcilis PRRS: Whole herd control for finishing and breeding pigs.
Porcilis PRRS
Control of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) with Porcilis PRRS
- Whole herd control of PRRS is now possible using Porcilis PRRS for finishing and breeding pigs (sows and gilts).
- The aim in vaccinating with Porcilis PRRS is to obtain a high, homogeneous level of immunity against PRRSV, throughout the herd. Piglets can be vaccinated from 2 weeks of age.
- In gilts and sows, Porcilis PRRS improves reproductive performance and reduces transplacental virus transmission. PRRSV-free pigs can be weaned, ready to be vaccinated, before being exposed to the field challenge.
- The use of Porcilis PRRS in finishing pigs further extends this period of protection against the infection and improves their performance.
- As always, management practices have an important part to play. Gilts entering the breeding unit need to be acclimatized, strict adherence needs to be paid both to the all-in/all-out principle and to the unidirectional flow of animals during the nursery and growing phases.
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