Porcilis AR-T DF
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Pigs (sows and gilts).
Indications
For the reduction of clinical signs of progressive atrophic rhinitis in piglets by passive oral immunisation with colostrum from dams actively immunised with the vaccine.
Dose to be administered and administration route
Before use, allow the vaccine to reach room temperature. Shake vigorously before and at intervals during use. Avoid introduction of contamination.
Administer one dose of 2 ml by intramuscular injection to pigs of 18 weeks of age and older. The vaccine should preferably be administered just behind the ear.
Vaccination scheme:
Primary vaccination: inject one dose (2 ml) per pig, followed by a second injection 4 weeks after the first injection. The first injection should be administered 6 weeks before the expected date of farrowing.
Revaccination: a single injection of one dose (2 ml) should be carried out 2 to 4 weeks prior to each subsequent farrowing.
Adverse reactions
Pigs (sows and gilts):
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Very common (>1 animal / 10 animals treated): |
Elevated temperature1, Decreased activity2, Appetite loss2; Injection site swelling3. |
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Very rare (<1 animal / 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports): |
Hypersensitivity reaction4 |
1 Transient; mean increase of 1.5 °C, in some pigs up to 3°C, could lead to an abortion, and can generally be measured on the day of vaccination or the following day.
2 On the day of vaccination.
3 Transient (max diameter: 10 cm) for up to two weeks.
4 e.g. vomiting, dyspnoea and shock, may occur.
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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