Product Details - LUMPYVAX™
Reg. No. G3673 Act 36/1947
Namibia Reg. No. N-SR 1280
Indications:
For the prophylactic immunisation of cattle against Lumpy Skin Disease.
Composition:
Each 1ml (1 dose) of vaccine contains 104 TCID50 of freeze-dried, live, attenuated virus (SIS type).
Warnings:
- Withdrawal period: Do not slaughter cattle for human consumption within 7 days of vaccination.
- Vaccinate healthy animals only.
- A temporary decrease in milk production may occur.
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND UNINFORMED PERSONS.
- Although this vaccine has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue for a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.
- The safety of this vaccine in pregnant animals has not been proven conclusively.
Precautions:
- Sterilise all equipment before using by boiling in water for at least 15 minutes. Do not use disinfectants or methylated spirits for sterilising.
- Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and sterile during vaccination.
- Keep the vaccine cool and avoid exposure to direct sunlight and high temperatures during inoculation.
- Destroy any unused vaccine by for example burning and dispose of all vaccine containers after vaccination.
- Do not store partially used containers for future use, and use the entire contents when opened.
- It is good vaccination practice, when handling the vaccine, to avoid contact with the eyes, hands and clothing.
Directions for use:
USE ONLY AS DIRECTED.
- Use a sterile syringe to transfer approximately 5 ml of sterile diluent to the bottle containing the freeze-dried vaccine.
- Mix until all the powder is dissolved and then transfer this suspension back to the remaining sterile diluent and again mix well using the sterile syringe.
- Shake the bottle before filling the syringe.
Dosage:
Inject 1ml per animal subcutaneously
Recommendations for use:
- If possible all animals should be vaccinated during spring.
- Calves from vaccinated cows should be vaccinated at 6 months of age.
- Calves from unvaccinated cows may be vaccinated at any age.
- A booster vaccination should be given annually.
- Immunity starts to develop about 10 days after immunisation and animals should be fully protected after three weeks. (The vaccine may not necessarily confer absolute immunity to all animals).
- A small percentage of cattle are naturally immune to lumpy skin disease virus and do not develop antibodies following vaccination. When this occurs, there is no colostral antibody protection and the calves of these cows may be at risk from an early age.
Storage:
Store between 2 °C and 8 °C. Do not freeze.
Presentation:
Vials containing 10ml (10 doses) and 100ml (100 doses).
Registration Holder:
Intervet S.A. (Pty) Ltd
Co. Reg. No. 1991/006580/07
