A PRRSv-positive farm has a serious neonatal diarrhoea problem in piglets born from primiparous. Diarrhoea appears in the third day of life, although in some cases it is visible from... read more test →
Preventing a farm to be infected by PRRS virus is not so difficult as long as the farm has a reasonable location, and obviously it is necessary some basic biosecurity... read more test →
With regards to PRRS vaccines, the general opinion is that MLV vaccines are a better option than killed ones to protect breeding animals. It is true that killed vaccines show... read more test →
PRRS vaccination during lactation can be an interesting tool to reduce the negative effects of the disease during the post-weaning phase but always taking into account the following premises: 1.-... read more test →
People who handle pork represent a very low risk regarding the spreading of diseases on swine farms. Pork can only contaminate the hands or clothes (including the footwear) of handlers.... read more test →
What protection percentage do PPRS vaccines provide? Modified live PRRS vaccines protect in a variable percentage. It is difficult to specify the percentage, as it will vary depending on the... read more test →
Can PRRS vaccination using a PRRS inactivated vaccine give a positive result to PCR and ELISA tests?
The inactivated PRRS vaccine, that does not have active virus, will not generate a PCR+ result and, if it is applied to PRRS negative animals, in many cases it does... read more test →
If we vaccinate the breeding herd every 3 or 4 months against PRRS, is it necessary to vaccinate the piglets as well? And, at what age would it be advisable... read more test →
Positive piglets at 4 weeks of age mean that they were infected with PRRS virus either during gestation or during lactation. When they are infected during lactation applying Mc Rebel... read more test →
Pig health status is a key point to optimize results at the growing-finishing period. It would be great if pigs arrive free from economically important diseases like: PRRS, Aujeszky Disease,... read more test →
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