Comparison of Vaccination Regimens on Immune Responses Using PED Replicon Vaccine: A Field Trial in PED-Negative and PED-Positive Thai Swine Farms
Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) is an economically important pathogen of swine, causing severe diarrhea in neonates with high morbidity and mortality. Vaccination is a key strategy for PEDV control, but optimizing regimens based on herd status is essential for improving immunity and protectio...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/2/273 |
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| Summary: | Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) is an economically important pathogen of swine, causing severe diarrhea in neonates with high morbidity and mortality. Vaccination is a key strategy for PEDV control, but optimizing regimens based on herd status is essential for improving immunity and protection. This study evaluated immune responses to different vaccination protocols using a PED replicon vaccine (PED-RP) in Thai swine farms with varying PED statuses. Two field trials were conducted: Experiment 1 (<i>n</i> = 120) on a PED-negative farm used a killed vaccine followed by PED-RP, while Experiment 2 (<i>n</i> = 42) on a PED-positive farm used a modified-live vaccine (MLV) followed by PED-RP. In Experiment 1, gilts boosted with PED-RP during gestation showed significantly higher colostrum IgA levels compared to those receiving two doses of the killed vaccine. In Experiment 2, priming with MLV followed by PED-RP resulted in increased neutralizing antibody titers and seropositivity, outperforming the MLV-only regimen after acclimatization. These findings suggest that using PED-RP as a booster can enhance serum and lactogenic immunity, providing a promising strategy for improving immune responses in both PED-negative and PED-positive herds. The study highlights the importance of tailored vaccination strategies to optimize herd immunity and protect piglets from PEDV. |
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| ISSN: | 2076-2615 |