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Prairie Swine Centre is an affiliate of the University of Saskatchewan
Prairie Swine Centre is grateful for the assistance of the George Morris Centre in developing the economics portion of Pork Insight.
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PCV2 in Swine Herds – New Trends
Posted in: Economics, Pork Insight Articles, Production by admin on July 13, 2017
PCV2 is economically important with an estimated 3% of mortality being attributed to PCV2 in farrow to finish operations.
- In an average market of $1.45/kg OW, 1 extra%mortality costs $34.87 per sow per year
- In a high market of $1.75/kg OW, 1 extra% mortality costs $44.79 per sow per year
- In a low market of $1.15/kg OW, 1 extra% mortality costs $24.80 per sow per year
This presentation outlines the clinical manifestations of PCV2 and methods for prevention.
PCV2 in Swine Herds – New trends