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Table 2 Variables, which levels were assessed during telephone interviews with farmers and their veterinarians

From: Reliability of operational data from pig herds and performance ratings by veterinarians and pig farmers collected during telephone interviews for the evaluation of a PCV2 piglet vaccination

Variable

Variable

General herd characteristics

Diagnosis of PCVD

Production type

Clinical observations

Herd size

Post mortem inspections

Production rhythm

Laboratory examinations

Purchase of animals

Time between diagnosis and first vaccination

Hygiene measures

 
 

Use of PCV2 vaccine

Production data

Use of PCV2 vaccines in sows

Morbidity

Use of PCV2 vaccines in piglets

Mortality

Age of piglets when vaccinated

Growth rates

Switch in timing of vaccination

 

Interruption of vaccination against PCV2

Sow & gilt management*

Use of antibiotics prior and after vaccination

Acclimatisation

Time between vaccination and other measures

Vaccination

 
 

Experience with PCV2 vaccination

Grower & finisher management*

Compatibility

Age when moving

Perceived efficacy

Vaccination

Influence of vaccination on pig health

Other treatments

Impact of vaccination on morbidity*

 

Impact of vaccination on mortality*

Intention of continuous use of the PCV2 vaccine*

Impact of vaccination on growth rate*

Overall satisfaction with the PCV2 vaccine

  1. *Questions were asked to farmers only.