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AFTOVAX

INACTIVATED VACCINE
AGAINST FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE IN RUMINANTS

 

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COMPOSITION

Antigen:
Inactivated Foot and Mouth Disease Virus containing a combination of any type of 5 serotypes appropriate to the region. Type SAT 1, Type SAT 2, Type SAT 3, type O, Type A

Adjuvants:
Aluminium hydroxide and saponin

INDICATIONS
The vaccination of cattle, buffalo, sheep and goats against Foot and Mouth Disease

ADMINISTRATION AND DOSAGE

Primary course of vaccination:
Two injections, 3 to 4 weeks apart, starting at two weeks of age for young animals from unvaccinated dams or 2.5 months of age for young animals from unvaccinated dams. In case of epizootics the first injection should be given to all animals as early as 2 weeks of age.

Boosters:
Normally, boosters should be given every 4-to-6 months depending on the epizootiological situation and in accordance with local legislation.

CONTRADICTIONS:
None

PRECAUTIONS
Vaccinate only healthy animals
Observe usual aseptic conditions. Once opened, bottles of vaccines should be used within 24 hours provided they have been stored between +2°C and 8°C.

SIDE EFFECTS
Vaccination may be followed by a small local swelling and/ or slight pyrexia both of short duration.

WITHDRAWAL TIME
Nil

STORAGE
Store between +2°C and 8°C, protected from the light. Do not freeze.


PRESENTATION
300 ml Bottle                                                  


FOR VETERINARY USE

 

MERIAL
29 Av. T. Garnier
69007 Lyon FRANCE

Manufactured by
BOTSWANA VACCINE INSTITUTE
In conjunction with MERIAL
P/Bag0031 Gaborone telex 2535 BD Botswana

 

 

 

 

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