SaberVet Porcine Circovirus Antibody Rapid Test 

Product overview

Porcine Circovirus (PCV) is a common pathogen in pigs, mainly divided into Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) and Porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3), among which PCV2 is the main cause of porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD).

Clinical signs and symptoms PCV2 Post-weaning Multiple System Failure Syndrome (PMWS) : Growth retardation: Infected pigs grow slowly and do not gain weight. Emaciation and anemia: Significant weight loss, pale skin. Dyspnea: Common respiratory symptoms, such as coughing and shortness of breath.

Diarrhea: Sometimes accompanied by diarrhea, resulting in dehydration and weakness. Swollen lymph nodes: Swollen and necrotic lymph nodes are common. Dermatitis and Nephrotic Syndrome (PDNS) : Skin lesions: erythema, purple spots or necrotic lesions on the skin. Kidney disease: Kidney enlargement, may lead to uremia.

Reproductive disorders: Miscarriage and stillbirth: Miscarriage, stillbirth, or mummified birth may occur in sows. Low piglet survival rate: The survival rate of newborn piglets decreased. Transmission route Direct contact: From pig to pig: Spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids (saliva, urine, feces, etc.) of infected pigs.

Vertical propagation: Sow to piglet: Vertical transmission across the placenta, resulting in sow to fetus or newborn piglet. Environmental communication: Contaminated feed, water and environment: The virus can survive in the environment for some time and be transmitted through contact with contaminated items.