The clasical swine fever vaccine - Pestivac M® dosage in wild boar’s baits

Abstract

The work presents the technical dates about vaccine baits and the results of domestic and feral pigs’ immunization against classical swine fever using these vaccine baits. The new vaccine contains modified swine fever virus grown on tissue culture encapsulated in blisters, which are incorporated into cereal-based and attractive flavors matrix measuring 4 x 4 x 1.5 cm. The new vaccine administered to domestic and feral pigs was well-accepted. Thirty days after administration more than 75% of the vaccinated feral pigs and 100% of the vaccinated domestic pigs showed good antibody levels. Further more 80% of the vaccinated domestic pigs were protected after challenged with virulent CFS virus 30 days post vaccination. The vaccine can be administered any time during the year.

Keywords

• Pestivac M
• vaccine
• wild boar
• bites