Effects of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae vaccine on pigs naturally infected with M. hyopneumoniae and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus

Isabelle A. Moreau, Gay Y. Miller, Peter B. Bahnson

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Abstract

The effects of a single-dose Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae vaccine was studied in growing pigs. Each of 24 vaccinated cohorts of approximately 1200 pigs reared in separate barns was matched by time, farm site, and sex with unvaccinated cohorts. Pigs were naturally exposed to M. hyopneumoniae and porcine reproductive respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv). Daily weight gain was 42 g per pig per day higher and mortality rate was 15.2/1000 pigs lower for vaccinated cohorts. Age at PRRSv onset was associated with mortality rate, but did not modify vaccine effects. M. hyopneumoniae vaccination was effective in promoting growth in spite of concurrent PRRSv infection.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2328-2333
Number of pages6
JournalVaccine
Volume22
Issue number17-18
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2 2004

Keywords

  • Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
  • Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus
  • Vaccine

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Medicine
  • General Immunology and Microbiology
  • General Veterinary
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Infectious Diseases

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