Porcine Circovirus Type 2 Vaccination: Effect on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics

Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) vaccination leads to reduced mortality, increased growth rate, inconsistent effects on feed efficiency and no impacts on carcass traits but the effects on nursery performance are product-dependent, according to Dr Steve Dritz of Kansas State University.
calendar icon 31 January 2013
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By: Banrie
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