Description
Ovivac P Plus is used for the active immunisation of lambs as an aid in the control of pulpy kidney, tetanus, braxy and blackleg. These diseases are caused by Cl.perfringens type D, Cl.septicum, Cl.tetani and Cl.chauvoei. The vaccine may be used as an aid in the control of pneumonic pasteurellosis in sheep of all ages, from a minimum age of 3 weeks old. Ovivac P Plus may also be used in the control of systemic pasteurellosis in weaned fattening and breeding sheep.
Administration:
2ml by subcutaneous injection in the lateral side of the upper neck.
Primary vaccination: two 2ml injections 4-6 weeks apart
Booster vaccination: at intervals no longer than 12 months after the primary vaccination
On farms where the incidence of pasteurellosis is high, a supplementary booster vaccination may be required 2-3 weeks prior to expected seasonal outbreaks.
Use during pregnancy and lactation:
Although not recommended, ewes may be vaccinated during pregnancy as an aid in the control of pulpy kidney, tetanus and pasteurellosis in lambs. However, the lambs must have received sufficient colostrum during the first 1-2 days of life.
Adverse reactions:
Occasional hypersensitivity reactions may occur and this may result in small transient injection site reactions. These can possibly last up to 3-4 months after vaccination.
Special warnings:
- Ovivac P Plus should not be used in lambs less than 3 weeks old.
- If Ovivac P Plus is used in breeding stock, the nutritional and metabolic status of pregnant ewes is extremely important at the time of vaccination.
- In any group of animals, a small number of individuals may fail to respond to vaccination as a result of immunological incompetence.
- Satisfactory immune responses will only be attained in healthy animals. Therefore, it is important to avoid vaccination of animals which have other infections or metabolic disorders.
Withdrawal:
Zero days
