Salmo Shield® Live
Swine Vaccine

Swine salmonellosis is a disease that is difficult to diagnose and is often overlooked in economic importance. Approximately 60 percent of cases are caused by Salmonella cholerasuis, a common bacteria in swine operations. It is a systemic disease that is characterized by pneumonia, liver abscesses and enteritis.

Salmo Shield Live is a modified live vaccine that aids in the prevention and control of salmonellosis. In a challenge study, pigs vaccinated with Salmo Shield Live had 0% mortality (death loss) compared to 48% mortality in non-vaccinates. Vaccinates also had significantly higher weight gain and lower clinical scores than non-vaccinates.

A single 1-mL dose given at three weeks of age or older helps protect healthy pigs. It should be given in herds with a history of salmonellosis or in feeder operations where carrier animals are common.