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CIRCOVAC®
Qualitative and quantitative composition

Vaccine Containing Inactivated porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) preserved with Thiomersal and adjuvanted with Light paraffin oil.

Pharmaceutical form

Injectable emulsion.

Pharmacological properties

The vaccine contains

Target animal species

Pigs (gilts, sows and piglets from 3 weeks of age)

Indications for use

Piglets : Active immunisation of piglets to reduce faecal excretion of PCV2 and virus load in blood, and as an aid to reduce PCV2 linked clinical signs, including wasting, weight loss and mortality as well as to reduce virus load and lesions in lymphoid tissues associated with PCV2 infection.

Onset of immunity: 2 weeks.

Duration of immunity: at least 14 weeks after vaccination

Sows and gilts: Passive immunisation of piglets via the colostrum, after active immunisation of sows and gilts, to reduce lesions in lymphoid tissues associated with PCV2 infection and as an aid to reduce PCV2-linked mortality.

Duration of immunity: up to 5 weeks after transfer of passive antibodies through colostrum intake.

Contraindications

None.

Special warning fo each target species:

Sows: None.

Piglets : The efficacity of the vaccine in the face of intermediate to high levels of maternally derived antibodies has been demonstrated.

Undesirable effects

Vaccination may exceptionally cause hypersensitivity reactions.

Slight and transient local reactions normally occur after administration of one dose of vaccine; these reactions resolve spontaneously in maximum 4 days in average.

Special precautions for use
  • Administer only to healthy animals.
  • Use sterile equipment for injection.
  • Respect normal aseptic conditions.
  • If the vaccine is accidentally injected to the operator, urgent medical attention is required.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
Use during pregnancy and lactation

The product can be used during pregnancy and lactation.


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