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Porcilis Ery Suspension for Injection for Pigs

Active ingredient: Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae

Form

Injection

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

Intervet International B.V.

VMD MA No.

06376/4138

What it's used for

Onset of immunity: 3 weeks. Duration of immunity: 6 months.

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Clinical information

Porcilis Ery Suspension for Injection for Pigs — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

Onset of immunity: 3 weeks.
Duration of immunity: 6 months.
Administer one dose of 2 ml by deep intramuscular injection behind the ear.
Initial vaccination:
A single dose of vaccine in pigs from an age of 10 weeks onwards.
Repeat vaccination 4 weeks later.
Booster vaccination:
Revaccinations should be twice a year.
Before using the vaccine allow it to reach room temperature (15 °C – 25 °C).
Shake the vial before and regularly during use.
Use sterile syringe and needles. Avoid introduction of contamination by multiple
broaching.
None.
Pigs:
Very common
(>1 animal / 10 animals
treated):
Elevated temperature
.
Injection site swelling
.
Common
(1 to 10 animals / 100 animals
treated):
Reluctant to move
.Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Hypersensitivity reaction.
Transient increases in body temperature (0.5 °C) within 24 hours.
Mild and transient (diameter 1-10 mm) until 8 days after vaccination.
Transient.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for
respective contact details.
Vaccinate healthy animals only.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Not applicable.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
In case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
No information is available on the safety and efficacy of this vaccine when used with
any other veterinary medicinal product except Porcilis Parvo vaccine. A decision to
use this vaccine before or after any other veterinary medicinal product therefore
needs to be made on a case by case basis.
Store in a refrigerator (2 °C – 8 °C).
Do not freeze.
Protect from light.
Zero days.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.

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