Vaccinations should include Erysipelas, Bordatella, and Pasturella on a yearly basis after an initial double dose at 6-10 weeks and 12-14 weeks. Tetanus should be given on a yearly basis. Leptospirosis 5 way and Parvovirus are recommended for breeding females. Be careful, reactions to lepto vaccinations are common.

Rabies is not approved in pigs. Pigs are resistant to rabies and are very unlikely to contract this disease.

Cat and Dog vaccinations are unacceptable.

Lymes vaccine is not approved in pigs.

Remember, vaccinations are expensive and if they are doubtful in value, should be avoided, especially since occasional reactions do occur.

Written by Arlen M. Wilbers, DVM