Swine fever is considered a dangerous disease that often leads to the death of animals. Therefore, in order to protect piglets from such a disease, it is necessary to vaccinate. Before administering the swine fever vaccine, you should read the instructions for its use, as well as its detailed description.
Release form, composition and packaging
Before using the vaccine, you need to know what components it is made from. The medicine is available in powder form, which is used for subcutaneous administration.The vaccine is made from an attenuated strain of the virus. There are two types of this remedy. Concentrated and non-concentrated formulations can be found in veterinary pharmacies. They differ in the amount of virus they contain. Concentrated products are used much more often in medicine.
Externally, the medicine looks like a dry whitish or pinkish powder, which must be dissolved with saline before use. During production, the powder for preparing the solution is packaged in glass bottles, which are hermetically sealed with special stoppers. To prevent the product from spilling, the bottle caps are reinforced with an additional aluminum cap. The volume of such bottles is three milligrams.
This is enough to prepare 10 doses of vaccines. The bottles are placed in separate boxes along with instructions for use.
In what cases is the vaccine used?
It is worth noting that after administration, such a vaccine does not begin to work immediately. It will take about fourteen hours for the animal to begin to develop immunity to the plague. Moreover, such vaccination is carried out annually, since 10-12 months after the administration of the solution, the immune properties weaken, and the piglet can get plague. Therefore, it is used only to improve the functioning of the animal’s immune system. The drug does not have medicinal properties. It is useless to administer it to individuals who have already contracted classical plague.
It is worth noting that after administration, such a vaccine does not begin to work immediately. It will take about fourteen hours for the animal to begin to develop immunity to the plague. Moreover, such vaccination is carried out annually, since 10-12 months after the administration of the solution, the immune properties weaken and the piglet may get plague.
Instructions for vaccination against classical swine fever
In order for the cultured dry vaccine to help protect piglets from classical plague, it is necessary to understand the instructions for its use. The drug is administered as follows:
- Preparation of the solution. First you need to prepare a solution that will be administered to the animals. The powder is mixed with sterile saline solution. In this case, two milliliters of product are consumed per dose of the vaccine. Sometimes the dosage may be increased. It all depends on the age and weight of the piglet.
- Vaccine administration. The drug is administered intramuscularly. The inner thigh or lower part of the neck is selected for insertion. You need to be very careful when vaccinating. The procedure must be carried out using sterile instruments. A separate needle is used for each piglet. It is contraindicated to use the same needle repeatedly.
- Observation. After vaccination, animals must be monitored for two weeks. It is recommended that they be periodically examined by a veterinarian and monitored the body’s reaction to the administered drug.
Side effects and contraindications
Despite the fact that the vaccine is safe for piglets, there are a number of side effects and contraindications that should be familiarized with before using it. Veterinarians do not recommend vaccinating sows three weeks before farrowing, as this may negatively affect pregnancy. Also, the vaccine should not be given to piglets that are too young, less than one and a half months old.
It is contraindicated to use a vaccine that is in the same syringe along with other medications and drugs.This may reduce the effectiveness of vaccination.
Some animals begin to experience side effects after receiving the vaccine. Most often, after the injection, the body temperature rises. It rises to 39-40 degrees. These temperatures last for 2-3 days, after which they begin to drop. However, if the fever does not go away for a week, you should contact your veterinarian. Perhaps, due to the vaccine, the piglet's immunity has weakened and additional medications will have to be administered to get rid of the high fever.
Storage conditions
To prevent the vaccine from spoiling, it will have to be stored in suitable conditions. It is recommended to keep packages of the drug indoors, protected from sunlight. The air in it should not be too humid, and the temperature should be maintained at 3-5 degrees Celsius. Under such conditions, the product will not deteriorate for one and a half years. If the drug has been kept in unsuitable conditions for a long time, it will have to be disposed of.
Conclusion
Some farmers are faced with swine fever, due to which many animals on the farm die. To protect them, it is necessary to vaccinate regularly. However, before doing this, you should familiarize yourself with the indications for administering the vaccine, as well as the features of its use.
