PCV2 vaccination boosts performance to slaughter

Induced circovirus immunity in sows through vaccination was pioneered by Merial only four years ago. The treatment has proved to boost performance, particularly sow fertility. There is also proven passive Porcine Circovirus Associated Disease (PCVD) immunity passed-on to litter members by vaccinated sows. But latest trials indicate that active piglet immunity through vaccination of weaners can offer even more. Results of a large-scale trial of piglet PCV2 vaccination include a 6.8% increase in