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Content: Young breeding stock, including boars, should be vaccinated twice at intervals of 3-5 wk at selection or before entering the herd, and then revaccinated every 6 mo or after each litter. Piglets born to vaccinated sows will be protected for 10-12 wk. Further protection will require vaccination at 12 wk. A booster vaccination 3-5 wk later is recommended. Vaccination of heavily pregnant sows is not advisable. Vaccination raises the level of immunity but does not provide complete protection. Acute cases may develop after stress, and protection may not be provided against the arthritic or cardiac forms of the disease. Antigenic variation exists between bacterial strains, so a vaccine may not be equally effective against all wild strains. Good sanitation, efficient disposal of feces, and regular disinfection of pens is also important in the prevention of erysipelas. References
↑Merck Veterinary Manual
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