Table 3.
Origin of growers, daily weight gain, medical treatments against respiratory disease and mortality in fatteners unvaccinated or vaccinated against Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae in a specialized fattening herd affected by actinobacillosis
| Batch Category | # batches | Origin of growers | Weight gain | Treatments Individual | Treatments In feed | Mortality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Herds) | (g per day) | (%) | (Batches) | (%) | ||
| Period I Before vaccinations |
6 | A, B, C | 863 ± 56 | 0 ± 0 | 3 of 6 | 4.2 ± 1.6 |
| Period II Double vaccinations |
13 | A, B, C | 911 ± 34 | 1.3 ± 2.0 | 2 of 13 | 4.0 ± 1.3 |
| Period III In between vaccinations |
11 | A-F | 887 ± 16 | 1.3 ± 2.0 | 0 | 3.7 ± 1.7 |
| Period IV Triple vaccinations |
8 | D, E, F | 893 ± 33 | 4.7 ± 1.8 | 6 of 8 | 3.1 ± 1.4 |
| Period V After vaccinations |
16 | D, E, F | 883 ± 36 | 0.6 ± 0.9 | 0 | 3.4 ± 1.3 |