SWINE (SHOW PIG)
VACCINATION AND HERD HEALTH 2016
There are many different vaccine protocols available for a well-managed swine operation. I designed this
handout as a guide to understand what is commonly recommended among veterinarians. Take the
information and find how it can work into your individual system.
Vaccination Protocols
- Vaccines are used to prevent disease by exposing the animal to a non-pathogenic form of the
virus or bacteria. Vaccines do not provide 100% protection, but help to lower the chance of
picking up infection.
Vaccines Used in Protocol *Most come in 50 dose minimums, and most need boostered*
FarrowSure Gold B- Sow/Gilt/Boar Vaccine (Give 2cc, IM) Reproductive Virus/Bacteria Protection
- Parvovirus, Erysipelothrix, Leptospira; Bratislava, Canicola, Grippotyphosa, Hardjo, Icterohaemorrhagiae, Pomona
Fostera PCV- Sow/Gilt Vaccine (Give 2cc, IM) Reproductive and Respiratory Virus Protection
- Porcine circovirus Type 1 – Type 2 Chimera
LitterGuard LT-C- Sow/Gilt Vaccine (Give 2cc, IM) Piglet Enteric/GI Bacteria Protection
- E. coli, Clostridium perfringens type C beta toxoid
FluSure XP- Sow/Gilt/Piglet Vaccine (Give 2cc, IM) Respiratory Virus Protection
- Swine Influenza Virus- H1N1, H1N2, H3N2
Fostera PCV/MH- Piglet Vaccine (Give 2cc, IM) Respiratory Virus/Bacteria Protection
- Porcine Circovirus Type 1 – Type 2 Chimera, Mycoplasma Hyopneumoniae Bacterin
RespiSure-One- Piglet Vaccine (Give 2cc, IM) Respiratory Bacteria Protection
- Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
FluSure XP/ ER Bac Plus- Piglet Vaccine (Give 2cc, IM) Viral and Bacterial Protection
- Swine Influenza Virus- H1N1, H1N2, H3N2, Erysipelothrix Rhusiopathiae
Dectomax- Injectable Dewormer for Swine
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Sows (Pre-Breeding)
- Vaccinate 2-3 weeks pre-breeding, give as annual booster
1) FarrowSure B Gold
2) Fostera PCV
Sows (Pre-Farrow)
- Vaccinate 2 weeks pre-farrow, give as annual booster
1) LitterGuard LT-C
2) FluSure XP
3) Dectomax- Give 5 days pre-farrow
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Gilts (Pre-Breeding)
- Vaccinate 5 and 2 weeks pre-breeding. Initial vaccination must be boostered to be effective
1) FarrowSure B Gold
2) Fostera PCV
Gilts (Pre-Farrow)
- Vaccinate 5 and 2 weeks pre-farrow. Initial vaccine must be boostered to be effective
1) LitterGuard LT-C
2) FluSure XP
3) Dectomax – Give 5 days pre-farrow
PIGLET PROCESSING AND VACCINATION 2016
Within 24-48 hours of farrowing
- Vaccinate, Castrate, Ear Notch, Clip Teeth, Dip Navels
1) Iron Injection
2) RespiSure One
3) Excede (antibiotic)- Give 0.2cc per piglet
Given to cover general bacterial infections that can arise from farrowing/processing
Weaning (3-4 weeks post farrowing @ weaning,) *recommended to separate vaccines by 1 week*
1) Fostera PCV/MH
2) FluSure XP/ ER Bac Plus
3) Draxxin or Excede
Given to cover respiratory infections that can arise from stressful situation
Prior to Selling/ Leaving Property *recommended to be given at the same time on each side of the neck*
1) Fostera PCV/MH (booster vaccine)
2) FluSure XP/ ER Bac Plus (booster vaccine)
These boosters will help prevent illness during travel and change to new environment
Other Vaccines
- PRRS Sow/Gilt/Piglet Vaccine
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus
This vaccine would be used if there is known carriers in your herd or if PRRS starts to
become more prevalent in the show stock community
- Salmonella, Rotavirus, Bordetella, APP Sow/Gilt/Piglet Vaccine
All of these vaccines are herd specific
If an issue with any of these is noted in the herd, then proper steps can be taken to
provide vaccine protection to prevent future outbreaks.
Continue to limit excess traffic through your barns and always practice good biohazard habits
Swine Induction Protocol
1) Injection of Prostaglandin to lyse CL
2.0cc of Lutalyse (10mg)- given IM OR
0.7cc of Estrumate (175ug)- given IM *recommended*
2) Approx. 20hrs later
0.5cc of Oxytocin- given IM
3) Should begin farrowing with 4 hrs. after oxytocin administration
During labor- 0.25cc oxytocin, IM at 45 min intervals to encourage uterine contractions
ONLY IF NO PIGLETS ARE STUCK IN THE CANAL
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General Information
Normal Rectal Temp 101.5-103.3 Respiratory Rate 32-58/min
Heart Rate 70-120/ min Gestation Length 114 Days
Great Resource Website with more information
- American Association of Swine Veterinarians- www.aasv.org
- Pork Checkoff- www.pork.org
