{"id":1963,"date":"2017-07-08T14:18:45","date_gmt":"2017-07-08T18:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/67.225.189.109\/~davgri72\/vets\/?p=1963"},"modified":"2021-02-08T14:24:01","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T19:24:01","slug":"vaccine-utilization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acushot.ca\/vaccine-utilization\/","title":{"rendered":"Vaccine utilization"},"content":{"rendered":"

In last month\u2019s issue of \u201cMaking a Difference\u201d,<\/strong> we discussed the issue of \u201cSet back costs\u201d<\/strong> to farms when using needles. In this month\u2019s edition we want to review the impact on \u201cVaccine utilization\u201d<\/strong> when using needles vs AcuShot Needle-Free.<\/p>\n

The whole purpose behind the vaccination of animals is to protect against diseases that plague modern livestock operations. A healthy, strong animal that hasn\u2019t had to deal with the effects of diseases like Circo or PRRS virus will grow faster, better utilize feed and able to produce more progeny. Proper vaccination also decreases the chance that these animals will be exposed to secondary infections which often require the use of antibiotics. We all know that today\u2019s consumer wants food that\u2019s free of antibiotics.<\/p>\n

This article from \u201cThe Pig Site\u201d is helpful in understanding the reasons for and challenges that exist with vaccinations.\u00a0 http:\/\/www.thepigsite.com\/pighealth\/article\/97\/vaccines\/<\/a><\/p>\n

When vaccinating an animal, it\u2019s important to keep the following things in mind:<\/p>\n