Intrauterine Vaccination Shown Effective in Protecting Piglets Against PEDv
Scientists with VIDO-InterVac have shown the delivery of vaccines into the uterus of sows and gilts to be an effective option for protecting their piglets from Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus
by Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca
Researchers with Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization at the University of Saskatchewan are evaluating the delivery of intrauterine vaccines administered to sows and gilts with the semen during artificial insemination to protect the piglet from disease.
Dr. Heather Wilson, a research scientist with VIDO-InterVac, says after three trials scientists have gotten nice neutralising antibodies in the colostrum and some disease protection for piglets exposed to Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus.
“We’re getting a good vaccine response, we’re showing passive protection to the piglets“
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