The impact of PCV2 control on pig diseases

The impact of PCV2, even in sub-clinical circumstances, can be of significant economic importance, when taking into account its immuno-modulating properties. For that reason, combination vaccines are highly desired by the market for a number of reasons. By Alex A.S. Eggen DVM, Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, Boxmeer, the Netherlands In the past few years, the pig industry has encountered an increasing number of disease problems with a marked increase in the use of medication, to the fru