Title: Proper Injection Techniques for Pigs - Pork Information Gateway
Headings: Proper Injection Techniques for Pigs
Proper Injection Techniques for Pigs
Introduction
Injection techniques
recommended needle sizes and lengths:
Developing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Needle Use
Disposal of used needles and other hazardous materials
Needle-free Technology

Content: In Pork Checkoff sponsored research, vaccines administered by needle-free injection produced immunity equal to that of conventionally administered vaccines. No injection-site reactions were noted with either the needle-free or conventional methods in this trial. Effective vaccines and antimicrobials which can be administered through the drinking water also are available today. These products are completely needle-free. As always, contact your herd veterinarian or animal health supplier about such products. This information was adapted from the PQA Plus™ program. For more information refer to the PQA Plus manual.