What is the recommended treatment for pseudorabies?

The recommended treatment for pseudorabies primarily involves supportive therapy due to the nature of the disease, which is caused by the Suid herpesvirus 1. This virus leads to severe neurological symptoms in affected animals, and there is no specific antiviral treatment available that can eliminate the infection. Instead, supportive therapy focuses on managing the clinical signs and maintaining the animal's comfort. This may include measures such as providing adequate nutrition, hydration, and minimizing stress to help the animal cope with the disease.

Vaccination is not a treatment for existing infections; instead, vaccines are used as a preventive measure to help protect susceptible animals from developing the disease. Antibiotics and surgical interventions are not effective against viral infections like pseudorabies. Therefore, supportive care remains the cornerstone of the approach to managing this disease.