Porcilis Porcoli Diluvac Forte
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Pigs (sows and gilts)
Indications
For the passive immunisation of piglets by active immunisation of sows/gilts to reduce mortality and clinical signs such as diarrhoea due to neonatal enterotoxicosis during the first days of life, caused by those E.coli strains, which express the fimbrial adhesins F4ab (K88ab), F4ac (K88ac), F5 (K99) or F6 (987P).
Dose to be administered and administration route
Intramuscular injection in sows/gilts of 2 ml of the vaccine per animal in the neck in the area behind the ear.
Vaccination scheme:
Basic vaccination: Sows/gilts which have not yet been vaccinated with the product shall be given an injection preferably 6 to 8 weeks before the expected date of farrowing followed by a second injection 4 weeks later.
Revaccination: A single revaccination shall be carried out during the second half of each subsequent pregnancy, preferably 2 to 4 weeks before the expected date of farrowing.
Adverse reactions
A mean transient increase in body temperature of about 1°C, in some pigs up to 3°C, may occur in the first 24 hours after vaccination. Reduced feed intake and listlessness may occur in approximately 10% of the animals on the day of vaccination, but returns to normal within 1-3 days. A transient swelling and redness at the injection site may be observed in approximately 5% of the animals. The diameter of the swelling is in general below 5 cm, but in some cases a larger swelling may occur. Swelling and redness at the injection site may occasionally last for at least 14 days.
