Product Details - SPONSVAX

Indications
For the immunisation of cattle, sheep and goats against Blackquarter (Quarter Evil).

Composition
Contains inactivated alum-precipitated Clostridium chauvoei vaccine.

Warnings

• Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals.
• The inoculation of animals late in pregnancy should be avoided unless there is a serious risk of disease.
• Part-used containers should be disposed of at the end of each day's operation, as under field conditions it may be difficult to avoid accidental contamination of the vaccine.
• As with all vaccines occasional hypersensitivity reactions may occur. In such cases appropriate treatment such as adrenaline and/or antihistamines should be administered without delay.
• Usually no marked reaction follows vaccination although a transient swelling may appear at the site of inoculation and an animal may show a rise of temperature for 1 or 2 days.
• Although this vaccine has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.
• Note: Although Clostridium chauvoei is the most common cause of Blackquarter (Quarter Evil), other clostridia (Cl. septicum and Cl. novyi) can cause a similar condition. If problems are encountered in vaccinated animals a Veterinarian should be consulted so that a definite diagnosis can be made.

Directions for Use: Use only as directed.

• The bottle should be shaken well before doses are withdrawn.
• Administration by subcutaneous injection only.
• Indications for Cattle: Cattle should first be vaccinated at between 3 and 6 months of age. Two subcutaneous injections of 2 ml each must be administered at an interval of 4 weeks and an annual booster injection should be given until the animals are 3 years old.
• In areas where animals are likely to be subjected to continued exposure to infection, vaccination every 6 months may be advisable. Under normal conditions, annual re-vaccination will usually suffice.
• A separate sterile needle must be used for each animal, especially during an active outbreak. If this is not done, cross infection can occur from an animal which is in the incubation stage of the disease and the whole herd may become infected.
• Care should also be taken not to inject the vaccine intramuscularly.
• Indications for Sheep: Sheep should first be vaccinated at 2 months of age. Two subcutaneous injections of 1 ml each must be administered at an interval of 4 weeks, and a booster annually thereafter.
• Annual vaccination should be given 4 - 6 weeks before any operation likely to produce wounds (lambing, tail docking, castration, shearing, etc.).
• Indications for Goats: These are similar to those for sheep, however, consultation with a Veterinarian is advisable before vaccination.

Dosage

Cattle: 2 ml
Sheep and Goats: 1 ml

Storage Instructions

• Store between 2ºC and 8ºC,
• Protected from light.
• DO NOT FREEZE.

Presentation
100 ml bottle (Cattle - 50 doses), (Sheep/Goats - 100 doses).

Registration holder
Intervet S.A. (Pty) Ltd
Co. Reg. No. 1991/006580/07