| Literature DB >> 24101803 |
Kiwon Han1, Hwi Won Seo, Yeonsu Oh, Changhoon Park, Ikjae Kang, Hyun Jang, Chanhee Chae.
Abstract
The efficacy of a piglet-specific inactivated Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) vaccine was evaluated with clinical field trials, as recommended by the Republic of Korea's Animal, Plant & Fisheries Quarantine & Inspection Agency. Three farms were selected on the basis of their history of postweaning multisystemic wasting syndrome. On each farm 60, 1-week-old pigs were randomly allocated to 1 of 2 treatment groups: vaccination at 1 and 3 wk of age or no vaccination. The 2-dose schedule of vaccination with inactivated PCV2 vaccine improved the average daily weight gain from birth to 16 wk of age, the PCV2 load in the blood, and the frequency and severity of lymph node lesions. Inactivated PCV2 vaccine seems to be very effective in controlling PCV2 infection under field conditions.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24101803 PMCID: PMC3700452
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can J Vet Res ISSN: 0830-9000 Impact factor: 1.310