Elanco Animal Health excited about results from PRRS vaccine Prevacent

by | Feb 26, 2020 | 5 Ag Stories, News

Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is a devastating disease both from a hog health standpoint, as well as financially. Annually the virus is costing the swine industry an estimated $1 billion. Losses to producers are about $664 million and veterinary costs come in around $478 million. Prevention of the disease is key, and Elanco Animal Health is excited about the results they are seeing from Prevacent.

Doug Sullivan is with Elanco Animal Health. He says that Prevacent is the fastest-growing PRRS vaccine in the marketplace.

Right now, the vaccination is for piglets only, but they are working towards a sow label in 2020. Sullivan says the results customers are seeing is phenomenal. There has been no drag in performance with this PRRS Vaccine.

Sullivan says Elanco Animal Health listened to the customers and filled a need that was there in the PRRS vaccination market.

To learn more about Prevacent, log on to the Elanco Animal Health webpage.