Swine erysipelas: vaccine, instructions for use and side effects, contraindications

Pet and poultry breeding is a profitable business even for a small private backyard. However, sometimes farmers have to face some problems that require a 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 soon as possible, then the animal may die within 3 days. Since the disease is contagious, it can mow down the entire livestock.

Form of release, composition and packaging of the vaccine

The drug for the fight against erysipelas in pigs is made on the basis of a culture of strain BP-2. Externally, the drug is a dry mass of white-yellow color, which dissolves well in saline. Ruvak is supplied to the market in 20 ml glass containers. It is securely sealed with rubber stoppers and additionally rolled in with aluminum caps. Each vial 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 preventive 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. Sows are recommended to be vaccinated 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;
drug has more preventive effect than curative;
For regular protection, repeated vaccinations are required after a certain period of time.

It is not advisable to use the vaccine during an epidemic, since immunity may simply not have time to develop.

Swine erysipelas vaccine instructions

Vaccination of pigs is carried out for the purpose of prevention or treatment.The frequency of use, as well as the dosage of the drug, depends on this. For prevention, it is used once and at a dose recommended by the manufacturer on the bottle. As a rule, they indicate the number of milliliters needed per kilogram of live weight. This rate is multiplied by the weight of the piglet.

If treatment is required, 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. The important point is that the temperature of the finished serum at the time of injection should be 37-38 0С.

The erysipelas vaccine is administered behind the ear or into the inner thigh. There are almost no contraindications for use. There are also no restrictions regarding the use of meat after the application of whey.

Side effects

As a result of the use of the vaccine against erysipelas in pigs, 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. These side effects go away on their own and do not require medical treatment.

Contraindications for use

Pigs with clinical erysipelas cannot be vaccinated. Also, vaccinations are not done if the animals are infected or suffer from parasites, are depleted. Vaccination of weakened piglets is contraindicated. A week before vaccination, it is not recommended to take a course of antibiotics or other drugs that suppress the immune system.

Transportation, storage and disposal

Store the medicine against swine erysipelas should be in a dark place with temperature readings of +4 … 10 0C. In no case should there be access to children or pets. The drug is suitable for use within 1 year from the date of production.

The vaccine should only be transported in hermetically sealed containers packed in boxes. If the expiration date of the vaccine has expired, there is no label on the vial for any reason, the container is depressurized, 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.

While 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.