Several factors contribute to PCVAD development.  The disease is best managed by controlling as many factors as possible, which includes taking steps to aid in the prevention of viremia and the control of lymphoid depletion caused by PCV2.

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Vaccination Aids in the Prevention of Viremia
Vaccination Aids in the Control of Lymphoid Depletion

Studies and field experience now show vaccination plays a key role in controlling PCV2 and PCVAD.

Suvaxyn^® PVC2 is the first fully licensed PCV2 vaccine that helps producers and veterinarians stop circovirus in its tracks.

Factors that play a role in PCVAD^1,2

Diagram courtesy of Pat Halbur, DVM, Ph.D., Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Key building blocks to control:

1. Porcine circovirus type 2 (can now be controlled with vaccination)
   
   
2. Differences in virulence between PCV2 isolates (can now be controlled with some vaccines)
   
   
3. Infectious co-factors (control with vaccines, treatment and management)
   
   
4. Trigger factors that induce immune stimulation (control with management changes, mycoplasma vaccine timing or selection changes)
   
   
5. Good production practices to minimize host susceptibility (management changes to reduce pig stress, improve hygiene and reduce overall disease challenge)