The experimental pigs were three days old when treatment was started. Control Avoid exposure to TGE virus by rigid isolation of the swine herd from dogs, foxes, and starlings. Do not bring feeder pigs that may be carriers to the farm just before or during the farrowing season. Do not use intestinal tissue with TGE virus from another farm as other infectious agents could be brought onto your farm. Sows infected with TGE three weeks or longer before farrowing are able to protect their pigs through antibodies in the milk.
Pigs become susceptible a few hours after weaning.
Sows that are to farrow in less than 2 weeks should be farrowed in individual isolation houses or sold to market. A planned infection of this type is one means by which a large producer in a multiple farrowing unit can control a TGE infection with a minimum loss of time and expense. Modified live virus TGE vaccines are available commercially. Consult with your practicing veterinarian about the advisability of starting a TGE vaccination program. Rotavirus Diarrhea Cause Rotavirus is an important cause of diarrhea in swine, as well as in most young animals including humans.