Not using PCV2 vaccine
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:
Ensure all pigs are PCV2 vaccinated.
While the use of PCV2 vaccines is clearly important, this does not rule out the importance of good health in pig production.
Additional material:
Action for productivity 19: Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex http://www.bpex.org.uk/media/2136/Action-19-PRDC.pdf
Action for Productivity 41: Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus http://www.bpex.org.uk/media/2053/Action-41-PRRS.pdf