Product Details - SUPAVAX

INDICATION
For the active immunisation of cattle and sheep against anthrax, botulism and blackleg.

COMPOSITION
Contains toxoids obtained from cultures in a liquid medium of a suitable strains of Clostridium botulinum types C1 + 2 and type D, and anacultures of Clostridium chauvoei  inactivated in such a manner that immunogenic activity is retained.
Suspension of living spores of an uncapsulated avirulent strain (Sterne 34F2) of Bacillus anthracis.

MODE OF ACTION
The active component, when injected into a healthy, susceptible animal stimulates the immune response against these diseases.
Immunity is established within 3-4 weeks after inoculation, and lasts for at least one year.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNINGS

• DO NOT SLAUGHTER ANIMALS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF VACCINATION.
• Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals.
• Usually no marked reaction follows vaccination although a transient swelling may appear at the site of inoculation, and some animals may show a moderate rise of temperature for one or two days.
• As usual with all vaccines, absolute immunity cannot be guaranteed in all animals.  Therefore, it is advisable to consult a veterinarian regarding additional control measures, instead of relying on the vaccine alone.
• 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.
• 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.

PRECAUTIONS

• Concurrent administration of antibiotics to vaccinated animals is contraindicated as the antibiotic will interfere with the vaccine.
• Antibiotics should not be given for several days before and after vaccination.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

Dosage: Cattle and sheep 2 mℓ

Recommendations for cattle
Calves should first be vaccinated at 6 months of age.  A booster inoculation with Duovax (G2328) should be administered 4-6 weeks post initial vaccination.  A single annual booster with Supavax (G2643) is recommended thereafter.
For adult animals that have never been immunised before, vaccinate first with Supavax (G2643) and boost 4-6 weeks later with Duovax (G2328).  A single annual booster with Supavax (G2643) is recommended thereafter.

Recommendations for sheep
Sheep should first be vaccinated at 4 months of age.  A booster  inoculation with Duovax (G2328) should be administered 4-6 weeks post initial vaccination.  A single annual booster with Supavax (G2643) is recommended thereafter.
For adult animals that have never been immunised before, vaccinate first with Supavax (G2643) and boost 4-6 weeks later with Duovax (G2328).  A single annual booster with Supavax (G2643) is recommended thereafter, especially before any operation likely to produce wounds (lambing, docking, castration, shearing).
In case of long fleece, it is necessary to make sure that the needle has penetrated the skin before injecting the product.

General recommendations

• Container should be shaken before use.
• Inoculate by subcutaneous injection.
• Part used containers should be disposed of at the end of each day’s operation since under field conditions it may be difficult to avoid accidental contamination of the vaccine.
• Only sterile needles and properly sterilised vaccinator should be used.  In order to maintain proper hygiene, it is advisable to change to clean sterile needles as frequently as possible.

PRESENTATION

100 ml.

REGISTRATION HOLDER 
Intervet S.A. (Pty) Ltd
Co. Reg. No. 1991/006580/07