Site compiles global disease management knowledge; sponsored by Fort Dodge Animal Health
A new online resource is available to help for swine veterinarians and pork producers understand, manage and prevent the effects of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2), a viral disease that has triggered increased pig mortality and production losses around the world.
The Web site, www.stopcircovirus.com, was created by Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth (NYSE:WYE), as a one-stop collection of current information and management advice about porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD).
“We are pleased to offer this valuable resource to the pork industry, as all of us contend with the effects of porcine circovirus,” says Dan Ellsworth, Senior Product Manager, Fort Dodge Animal Health. “The Web site contains a wealth of information about PCVAD and how it can be managed. Over time, we will add technical data, links and other information to help both veterinarians and pork producers.”
On the site, users will find basic information about the virus, including virus facts, history of the disease, prevalence information, disease costs, as well as clinical signs and diagnosis.
Management tips including control measures, identifying and controlling potential co-infections, stringent management protocols, and effective vaccination programs. A listing of current technical information provides valuable published resources for more in-depth study.
Also provided on the site is a section describing vaccination protocols using Suvaxyn® PCV2 One Dose vaccine, a single-dose vaccine for use in pigs 4 weeks of age or older that aids in prevention of porcine circovirus type 2 viremia and control of lymphoid (immune system) depletion caused by PCV2.
Data approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicate Suvaxyn PCV2 One Dose provides four months of protection against PCVAD. Other studies have shown the effectiveness of vaccination with Suvaxyn PCV2 One Dose in the face of high levels of maternal antibodies, which have the potential to block the pig’s immune response to the vaccine.
The Web site, www.stopcircovirus.com, also includes links to primary PCVAD and pork industry experts and resources around the world. Those with questions about PCVAD can contact an expert for a direct response to their inquiries.