October 26, 2007

Intervet obtains full USDA license for PCVAD vaccine
 

Intervet Inc. obtained the full USDA license for its PCVAD vaccine, the company said in an announcement Thursday (October 26, 2007).

The company's PCV (Porcine Circovirus Vaccine, Type 2, Killed Baculovirus Vector) enables superior control over the management of Porcine Circovirus Associated Disease.

According to John Foxx, Intervet Marketing Manager, the vaccine has been used in tens of millions of doses and has proven to reduce mortality greatly. It also shows superior growth performance through processing against non-vaccinates.

Intervet's PCVAD vaccine can be used in "healthy swine, 3 weeks of age or older". Pigs should receive two 2 cc doses through intramuscular injection three weeks apart for optimal dose, the company recommended.

Vaccinations are recommended at three and six weeks of age.