PROPHYLAXIS OF INFECTIOUS-DISEASES IN KEN NELS

The prophylaxis of infectious diseases for puppies raised in kennels d epends on a reasoned vaccination protocol. In infected kennels, the pr evention of disease by one particular agent uses vaccination of health y animals. It is difficult to obtain a satisfying immunity in young pu ppies (until 3 months of age), because of the possible persistance of maternal derived antibodies, which prevent the response against Vaccin e stimulation. This paper offers a comprehensive view oi vaccination i n puppies, a description of the main features of infections in kennels to justify immunoprophylaxis and the different vaccines that can be u sed to prevent parvovirosis, canine distemper, canine adenovirosis (in fectious hepatitis) and kennel cough. Last, the practical implementati on of Vaccination protocols and legal aspects of vaccination are discu ssed.