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Friday, November 04, 2005
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Intervet updates Porcilis PRRS web site.

THE NETHERLANDS - In 1987 Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) was first observed in pig herds in the United States. In 1990 the first case of PRRS was reported in Europe. By the early 1990s PRRS become pandemic.

MSD Animal Health - Pigs To this day the disease causes significant losses in the pig industry due to reproductive disorders and growth retardation.

Now, following an extensive update, Intervet are proud to present a completely new and more informative web site on Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) and their vaccine Porcilis PRRS: www.porcilis-prrs.com

The web site is aimed at all pig veterinarians and specialists worldwide and provides information on:

IDAL Vaccinator
  • all aspects of PRRS infection
  • the technical aspects of Porcilis PRRS
  • the economic impact of the disease, and its control
  • an extensive list of publications,
  • and finally, a quiz to test the visitor's knowledge of PRRSv.
One whole section of the site is devoted to intradermal vaccination (IDAL), including videos of the novel applicator in use.

More information is available by visiting the links below: If you need any additional information, or have any comments to make regarding www.porcilis-prrs.com, please e-mail Stefano Gozio at stefano.gozio@intervet.com.

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