The use of antibiotics and other products, such as zinc oxide, is being affected by new legislation, especially in the European Union. In this context, strengthening the immune system of pigs (among others with the use of biological products such as vaccines) and, above all, considering the importance of herd immunity has become essential for the entire swine sector worldwide.
But why is herd immunity important? What relationship does it have with productivity? And at an economic level, how does it affect the pig sector? In this article, we are going to analyze the importance of herd immunity at production level and its impact on economic aspects.