Instructions for using the vaccine against erysipelas in pigs, side effects and contraindications
Breeding pets and poultry is a profitable business even for a small private backyard. However, sometimes farmers have to face some challenges that require quick response and decisive action. One of them is a disease such as swine erysipelas, a vaccine has been developed, instructions for its use, but if you do not use it as quickly as possible, then the animal may die within 3 days. Since the disease is contagious, it can mow down all livestock.
Release form, composition and packaging of the vaccine
The drug for the control of erysipelas in pigs is made on the basis of the culture of the BP-2 strain. Outwardly, the medicine is a dry mass of white-yellow color, which dissolves well in saline. The drug Ruvak is supplied to the market in a glass container with a volume of 20 ml. It is securely sealed with rubber stoppers and additionally rolled with aluminum caps. Each bottle contains 10 to 100 doses of the vaccine. Glass vials are packed in paper boxes, 10 pieces each.
In what cases is it recommended to use
The drug is used for prophylactic or forced vaccination of pigs against erysipelas. Young piglets are vaccinated three times.
The first time the procedure is carried out at the age of 2 months, then 1 month after the first vaccination. The third time, vaccination will be required 5 months after the second. It is recommended to vaccinate sows once a year, 2 weeks before the planned insemination.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantage of the vaccine against swine erysipelas is that it does not harm the body of animals and humans, protects against the negative effects of infection and promotes the development of immunity. Adverse reactions are extremely rare.
Among the disadvantages are:
- immunity is developed only a few days after the introduction of the vaccine into the body;
- the drug has a more prophylactic effect than a therapeutic one;
- for regular protection, repeated vaccinations are required after a certain period of time.
It is impractical to use a vaccine during an epidemic, since immunity may simply not have time to develop.
Instructions for use of the vaccine against erysipelas
Pigs are vaccinated for the purpose of prevention or treatment. The frequency of application depends on this, as well as the dosage of the drug.For prevention, it is used once and in the dose recommended by the manufacturer on the bottle. As a rule, the number of required milliliters per kilogram of live weight is indicated there. This rate is multiplied by the weight of the piglet.
If treatment is required, then the recommended doses are doubled. The drug is used together with the prescribed course of antibiotics. If necessary, the injection is repeated after 2 weeks. An important point is that the temperature of the finished whey at the time of the injection should be 37-38 ° C.
Pig erysipelas vaccine is given behind the ear or in the inner thigh. There are almost no contraindications to use. There are also no restrictions on the use of meat after using whey.
Side effects
As a result of the use of the erysipelas vaccine in pigs, the body temperature sometimes rises to 40 degrees. Such symptoms are observed during the first 1-2 days. The condition of the animal is depressed, the appetite is poor. Such side effects go away on their own and do not require medication.
Contraindications for use
Pigs with clinical erysipelas should not be vaccinated. Also, vaccinations are not given if the animals are infected or suffer from parasites, are exhausted. Vaccination of weakened piglets is contraindicated. It is not recommended to take antibiotics or other drugs that suppress the immune system a week before vaccination.
Transport, storage and disposal
Store the medicine against swine erysipelas should be in a darkened place with a temperature of + 4 ... 10 0С. Under no circumstances should there be access to children or pets. The drug is suitable for use within 1 year from the date of manufacture.
The vaccine should be transported only in a sealed container, packed in boxes. If the expiration date of the vaccine has expired, there is no label on the bottle for some reason, the container is unsealed, and any impurities are visible in the preparation - the product cannot be used. If vials with vaccine residues remain on the farm, they should be disinfected by boiling for 20 minutes from the moment of boiling.
When working with the drug, it is imperative to use disposable medical gloves, especially if there are abrasions or damage to the skin on the hands. After completing the work, hands should be thoroughly washed with laundry soap.
