Lactogenic Immunity in the Sow: a Practical Approach

This book provides a comprehensive overview of immunology and vaccination basics tailored for veterinary practitioners. It covers the mechanisms of passive immunity transfer, including the role of colostrum and milk, and details immunization strategies for sows to protect piglets against bacterial and viral diseases. The text also addresses practical management factors, such as colostrum consumption and methods for measuring the success of passive immunity transfer.

1. Introduction (Basic immunological concepts, innate and adaptive immunity); 2. General principles of vaccines and vaccination; 3. Transfer of passive immunity to the piglet; 4. Prevention programmes in pigs (bacterial and viral diseases); 5. Practical aspects of the transfer of passive immunity to the piglet.