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Get an in-depth look at the impact of influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S) on growing pigs and current management strategies aimed to reduce IAV-S transmission.

Respiratory Coinfections and the Impact on Herd Productivity

Respiratory coinfections are a combination of infectious agents and environmental stressors and challenges that affect the health of the pig, reducing performance, increasing medication costs and mortality, and ultimately resulting in significant economic losses.¹

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Case Study: Control of IAV-S Using Ingelvac Provenza® in a Whole-Herd Approach

In 2019, Dr. Clayton Johnson, a veterinarian with Carthage Veterinary Service, partnered with Boehringer Ingelheim to put a whole-herd approach to the test in a 6000 sow, closed-herd gilt multiplier with endemic IAV-S. Early results suggest the farm has controlled endemic IAV-S within the herd.

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The Importance of Vaccination in Controlling Transmission of Influenza A Virus in Swine (IAV-S)

In order to properly control IAV-S, we must understand the way in which it is transmitted -both directly and indirectly- and the risks it poses to all swine herds.

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Healthy Habits for Control of Influenza A Virus in Swine

A whole-herd approach to IAV-S control can reduce the impact of IAV-S in young pigs. The practice of healthy habits during the growing period aims to minimize the exposure of pigs to resident and novel IAV-S strains.

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Influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S) requires a whole-herd approach

What is a whole-herd approach? A control plan to reduce IAV-S endemicicity and its impact, from farrowing to finishing.

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Support Pig Performance With Broad Cross-Protection Against IAV-S

Ingelvac Provenza®, now indicated for vaccination against influenza H1N1, H1N2, and H3N2, provides a strong foundation for respiratory health.

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Managing IAV-S: New Data Show Significant Improvement in Average Daily Gain (ADG) and Mortality

Studies have shown that vaccination with Ingelvac Provenza® can be a valuable tool in current IAV-S protocols with a positive vaccine impact measured by standard performance targets.

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A Valuable Tool to Protect Against Influenza A Virus in Swine (IAV-S)

The use of key performance indicators, including average daily gain (ADG) and variation (the spread of weights across a group of pigs), is essential in helping assess the success of IAV-S protocols. This in-field evaluation supports Ingelvac Provenza® as a strong foundation for respiratory health.

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Pathogen Burden: IAV-S and the Impact on Growing Pigs

Growing pigs in the United States face the threat of numerous respiratory pathogens throughout their growing period, creating a significant impact on productivity and profitability.

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Paradigm Shift: IAV-S in Pigs: Shifting the Approach to Protection

Once considered a seasonal, "simple" virus, influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S) has become an endemic dilemma with detrimental effect on performance and profitability. Ongoing IAV-S infection is not confined to the nursery; it impacts all phases of a swine operation, making it clear that traditional management strategies are no longer as effective or dependable as they once were.

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Industry Voice: A New Generation of Protection Against Influenza A Virus in Swine (IAV-S)

Posing a serious threat to performance, influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S) can have a widespread impact on productivity and profitability. IAV-S is one of the top three diseases affecting pigs in all phases of production,^2,3 and can lead to economic losses of more than $10 per head when present with concurrent infections.⁴ It can also lead to subsequent respiratory infections that can impact pig performance, including mortality and culls.

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References: 1. Porcine respiratory disease complex. The Pig Site. https://thepigsite.com/articles/porcine-respiratory-disease-complex. Accessed June 11, 2020. 2. Vincent AL, Ma W, Lager KM, et al. Efficacy of intranasal administration of a truncated NS1 modified-live influenza virus vaccine in swine. Vaccine. 2007;25(47):7999–8009. 3. USDA APHIS, VS, NAHMS. Swine 2012 Part II: Reference of swine health and health management in the United States, 2012. February 2016. 4. Dykhuis Haden C, Painter T, Fangman T, Holtkamp D. Assessing production parameters and economic impact of swine influenza, PRRS and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae on finishing pigs in a large production system. In: Proceedings of the 43rd American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting; March 10–13, 2012; Denver, CO: 75–76.