Porcilis APP vet.
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Pigs (weaned piglets).
Indications
For the active immunisation of weaned piglets to reduce mortality, clinical signs and lesions of pleuropneumonia caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae.
Onset of immunity: 2 weeks after completion of the vaccination scheme.
Duration of immunity: 11 weeks after completion of the vaccination scheme.
Dose to be administered and administration route
Dose: 2 ml.
Route of administration: Deep intramuscular injection.
Allow the vaccine to reach ambient temperature (between 15 °C to 25 °C) before use.
Shake bottle vigorously before and at intervals during use.
Clean and sterile vaccination equipment should be used.
The use of automatic vaccination equipment is recommended.
Maximum protection should be achieved before the start of the fattening period.
Pigs may be vaccinated from 6 weeks of age.
Two doses at least 4 weeks apart are required. It is advised to give these at 6 and 10 weeks of age.
Adverse reactions
Pigs (weaned piglets):
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Very common (>1 animal / 10 animals treated): |
Injection site reaction 1; Anorexia, Decreased activity, Depression |
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Common (1 to 10 animals / 100 animals treated): |
Elevated temperature 2,3; Decreased appetite3 Increased respiratory rate3,4; Vomiting3 |
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Very rare (<1 animal / 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports): |
Anaphylaxis |
1 These are mild to moderate reactions, that resolve within 5 days post-vaccination.
2 Increases up to 2 °C.
3 Resolve within 24 hours after vaccination.
4 With a change towards abdominal breathing and dyspnoea.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to either the marketing authorisation holder or the national competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.
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