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PCV2 vaccine approved for pregnant sows
piglets
PCV2 can have a devastating impact on pig health, as well as economic losses for farmers.
Vaccine is a first in the EU
 
A vaccine to protect against porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) has now been approved for use in pregnant and lactating sows.

The European Medicines Agency has authorised this use of the Ingelvac CircoFLEX, which was developed by Boehringer Ingelheim.

According to the head of the pharma company, George Heidgerken, this is the first PCV2 vaccine to be licensed in the EU for the protection of both piglets and sows.

PCV2 can have a devastating impact on pig health, as well as economic losses for farmers. Infection may lead to wasting, paleness of the skin, dyspnea or diarrhoea in piglets and, in breeding sows, can result in reproductive losses.

In both piglets and sows, the virus can also cause subclinical infections.

According to Boehringer, Ingelvac CircoFLEX reduces mortality, clinical signs and lesions associated with PCV2.

In addition, the company says studies have shown vaccinating sows has 'significant positive effects' on reproductive performance and the number of piglets born alive and weaned.

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk