Pre-breeding
Swine Health Programs
Objective
Healthy sows that deliver solid, consistent reproductive
performance.
Challenges
Diseases that affect the sow and cause abortion, stillbirth,
mummified fetuses, early embryonic death and other reproductive
losses.
How do I choose which vaccine to give?
Your choice should depend
on:
a. Your veterinarian’s recommendation
b. Your herd’s disease history and exposure
c. Your management program
Pre-breeding vaccination program
| What should I give? |
When should I give it? |
How much? |
Helps prevent: |
| Parvo
Shield® L5E |
Gilts: 4-6 weeks prior to breeding and 3-4 weeks later
Sows: one dose 4-6 weeks prior to rebreeding |
5-mL doses |
Parvovirus, five strains of lepto, erysipelas
-or- |
- or - |
| Parvo Shield E |
Gilts: 4-6 weeks prior to breeding and 3-4 weeks later
Sows: one dose 4-6 weeks pre-breeding |
2-mL |
Erysipelas and parvovirus |
SIV or PRRS custom vaccine combinations are available depending
on the needs of your operation. |
