Health

What To Look For:

Check via producer / supplier or own records whether all pigs have been vaccinated using a PCV 2 vaccine.

Significantly lower levels of tail biting has found on units following introduction of PCV 2 vaccines8,9. The vaccination against porcine respiratory viruses and improving health in general, may be beneficial in improving pigs’ tolerance to other stressors in the environment.

Additional information:

Check via producer / supplier or own records whether all pigs have been vaccinated using a PCV 2 vaccine.

Significantly lower levels of tail biting has found on units following introduction of PCV 2 vaccines8,9. The vaccination against porcine respiratory viruses and improving health in general, may be beneficial in improving pigs’ tolerance to other stressors in the environment.

Suggestions:

Suggested actions to take are:

  • Record occurrences of tail biting
  • Consult your vet if health (clinical or subclinical level) is thought to be the most likely factor

Review vaccination protocols

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