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PCV2 vaccine approved for pregnant sows
piglets
PCV2 can have a devastating impact on pig health, as well as economic losses for farmers.
Vaccine is a first in the EU
 
A vaccine to protect against porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) has now been approved for use in pregnant and lactating sows.

The European Medicines Agency has authorised this use of the Ingelvac CircoFLEX, which was developed by Boehringer Ingelheim.

According to the head of the pharma company, George Heidgerken, this is the first PCV2 vaccine to be licensed in the EU for the protection of both piglets and sows.

PCV2 can have a devastating impact on pig health, as well as economic losses for farmers. Infection may lead to wasting, paleness of the skin, dyspnea or diarrhoea in piglets and, in breeding sows, can result in reproductive losses.

In both piglets and sows, the virus can also cause subclinical infections.

According to Boehringer, Ingelvac CircoFLEX reduces mortality, clinical signs and lesions associated with PCV2.

In addition, the company says studies have shown vaccinating sows has 'significant positive effects' on reproductive performance and the number of piglets born alive and weaned.

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.