Less post-weaning diarrhoea in vaccinated piglets

Most pig farms take preventive measures to limit the economic impact of post-weaning diarrhoea, including safe feed formulations, addition of zinc oxide, use of antibiotics and feed additives. An active prevention through oral vaccination has recently been added to these range of preventive options. Post-weaning diarrhoea is an important intestinal disease that occurs in the first week after weaning, from days 3-7 post-weaning. The disease is characterised by dehydration, weight loss and death.