Latest Vaccine Research from PCVD Forum
As part of its ongoing commitment to research and development into PCV2, Merial held its inaugural PCVD Forum in Athens where 350 pig veterinarians from across Europe exchanged information and views on Porcine Circovirus-associated diseases (PCVD).

Consistent improvement of reproductive performances following CIRCOVAC® vaccination
By Merial - Following the provisional licensing of CIRCOVAC® in Germany in 2004, an improvement of reproduction performances was consistently reported by farmers and veterinarians, without any history of reproductive failure associated to PCV2.

Impact of Circovac® vaccination on reproductive failure
This report from Merial looks at two reports from Denmark investigating the impact of Circovac® vaccination on reproductive failure.

PCV2 Vaccine Gets Green Light in UK
By Sam Walton, Pig World. Circovac, Merial's PCV2 vaccine, will reach the UK in September. Citing increased vitality, improved growth rate, lower mortality and better feed conversion, its manufacturer says the two-jab vaccine should give a ten to one...

Economic Cost of Major Health Challenges in Large US Swine Production Systems - Part 2
By Derald Holtkamp, DVM, Iowa State University; Hans Rotto, DVM, Innovative Agriculture Solutions; Roberto Garcia, DVM, Merial Ltd.

Economic Cost of Major Health Challenges in Large US Swine Production Systems—Part 1
By Derald Holtkamp, DVM, Iowa State University; Hans Rotto, DVM, Innovative Agriculture Solutions and Roberto Garcia, DVM, Merial Ltd.

Improving herd performance through effective PRRS control
By Merial Animal Health* - Since it first appeared in the UK during the early 1990s, PRRS (comonly know as Blue Ear in the UK) has continued to have a negative influence on the health status and reproductive performance of UK pig herds. The effects of...

PRRS vaccine PROGRESSIS aids Acclimatisation of Gilts
At a farm "GAEC des Pins" in the Finistere region of France, a combination of an increase in the number of sows and an outbreak of PRRS resulted in serious problems with the acclimatisation of incoming gilts. To address the situation, technical advisors...

Controlling Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
By F. Joisel, S. Randoux, J. B. Hérin & F. Bost, Merial, France. - Multiple interactions between pathogens and herd management factors make pig respiratory diseases become more and more complex. Many bacteria and viruses may be involved, among which...

Ivermectin: Superior Efficacy Against Mange Mites
By Prof. Dr. J. Vercruysse and Dr. K. Smets, University of Gent - The unique pharmacological characteristics of ivermectin, related to its potent systemic activity against Sarcoptes scabiei var suis, have been demonstrated worldwide; This...

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