FOOTVAX

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries

Active ingredient:

dichelobacter nodosus

Available from:

Schering-Plough Animal Health Limited

INN (International Name):

dichelobacter nodosus

Composition:

dichelobacter nodosus 0 vaccine

Therapeutic area:

Vaccine

Authorization status:

ACVM Registered

Authorization date:

1971-09-17

Summary of Product characteristics

FOOTVAX
250 mL and 50 mL – Leaflet, Carton and Label
A001992
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FOOTVAX
21-Oct-21
Leaflet
WARNING
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
FOOTVAX
®
10-Strain Footrot Vaccine
250 ML (250 DOSES)
[50 ML (50 DOSES)]
READ ENTIRE LEAFLET BEFORE USE._ _
FOOTVAX contains inactivated _Dichelobacter nodosus_ and includes
strains A to I. FOOTVAX
contains an oil adjuvant.
INDICATIONS
To aid in the prevention and treatment of footrot in sheep.
FOOTVAX stimulates immunity to _Dichelobacter nodosus_, the bacteria
that causes footrot. This
immunity provides protection against new infection and helps to treat
existing infection.
PRECAUTIONS
•
Take time and adequately restrain the animal to ensure vaccine is
injected UNDER THE SKIN
(subcutaneously) and not into the muscle.
•
FOOTVAX contains a large amount of protein material and an oil
adjuvant both of which may
contribute to some reactions after injecting sheep. See ADVERSE
EFFECTS.
EQUIPMENT
•
Use sharp needles.
•
Change needles frequently (every 12 to 20 sheep).
•
Needles and vaccinating guns should be sterile before starting.
Needles can be sterilised by
boiling for 10 minutes and storing in methylated spirits.
ASSEMBLY OF VAXIPAK
® AND DRAW-OFF SET
1. Attach end of draw-off tube to the vaccinator gun.
2. Pierce centre of rubber stopper of Vaxipak with draw-off needle,
ensuring that plastic overcap
snaps into position on the Vaxipak cap.
3. Plastic cord is provided for hanging FOOTVAX in a convenient
position e.g. from neck, belt,
rail.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
BY LAW THE USER MUST TAKE DUE CARE, OBTAINING EXPERT ADVICE WHEN
NECESSARY, TO AVOID
UNNECESSARY PAIN AND DISTRESS WHEN USING THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN AS
DIRECTED ON THE LABEL.
VACCINATION
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE.
•
Ensure vaccinator gun delivers correct dose.
•
Vaccinate only clean, dry sheep.
•
Inject the anterior (front) half of the neck.
•
A wide bore needle (16 gauge x 10 mm) is recommended.
26/10/2021
FOOTVAX
250 mL and 50 mL – Leaflet, Carton and Label
A001992
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