Develop Solution Options
The farmer and veterinarian should work together to develop solution options.
FARMER
It is important to consider:
- Goals of the farm
- PRRS status of the herd
- Constraints of the operation
VETERINARIAN
Solutions options may include:
- Pig flow management
- Vaccination
- Biosecurity measures
- Area Regional Control (ARC)
The BI Whole Herd Vaccination Programme
BI vaccines deliver sustainable, whole herd PRRS control – from sows to nursery and market.
PIGLETS: One dose around weaning
GILTS: Vaccionation before being integrated into the sow herd, 2-5 weeks prior to breeding
SOWS: Mass vaccination, including all pregnant and non-pregnant sows, every 3-4 months
Reference: Angulo JR (2013). Systematic PRRS Problem Solving, a 5-Step Process. Presentation given at BISA Gold 2013, Ames, Iowa, USA.