April 25, 2011
 

Merial gives discount for Circovac PCV2 vaccine

Merial Animal Health has started a discount offer on its Circovac PCV2 vaccine.

The offer represents a GBP10 (US$16.52) discount for every 25 sow dose or 100 piglet dose pack of Circovac purchased by producers from their vet up to the end of July 2011.

Lynda Maris, Circovac brand manager, said "We know that these are tough times for everyone in the industry, and that every little thing helps. As Circovacis is now licensed for piglets as well as sows, along with the cashback, this means we can offer profitable PCV2 protection across the whole herd."

Producers can obtain their cashback voucher when they purchase Circovac from their vet. All they need to do is complete the voucher and return it together with proof of purchase to the freepost address provided and they will be directly sent a cheque for their cashback.

PCV2 (Porcine Circovirus Type 2) is widely acknowledged as being one of the greatest problems affecting the pig industry in recent years. Indeed it is estimated to cost up to GBP468 million (US$773 million) per annum across Europe.

Furthermore, studies have demonstrated a marked Return on Investment ratio for vaccinating against PCV2 of at least 2.1:1 for piglet vaccination and 4.4:1 for sow vaccination.

Circovac was one of the first vaccines to market, and has been successfully used in sows since 2007. In January of 2011 it received a license for use in piglets as well.  Ricardo Neto, Merial's Veterinary Advisor, said "Studies have shown that using Circovac to vaccinate sows remains the most cost-effective way of protecting the herd against PCV2. However, we recognise that there are circumstances in which vaccination is appropriate for piglet, or piglet and sow. Circovac now offers the only 'whole herd' solution to PCV2, allowing producers and vets to vaccinate piglets, gilts and sows."