LT-IVAX®

Modified live virus vaccine for use in chickens 4 weeks of age or older, as an aid in the prevention of chicken laryngotracheitis through vaccination by the eye drop method.

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

LT-IVAX®

Reg. No. G3603 (Act 36 /1947)

Namibia Reg. No. V03/24.3/742 [NS0]

INDICATIONS

Modified live virus vaccine for use in chickens 4 weeks of age or older, as an aid in the prevention of chicken laryngotracheitis through vaccination by the eye drop method.

COMPOSITION

LT-IVAX® vaccine contains a live virus of chicken tissue culture origin.

Each dose contains: 102,9 TCID50 chicken laryngotracheitis virus.

Preservative: Gentamycin sulphate

STORAGE INSTRUCTONS

Store between 2 °C and 7 °C.

WARNINGS

  • Withdrawal period: Do not slaughter animals for human consumption within 21 days after vaccination.
  • Vaccinate healthy chickens only.
  • An eye reaction may be noticed if chickens are incubating coryza or other infectious organisms, or if there is excess ammonia or dust in the air of the housing facilities.
  • Destroy any unused vaccine and dispose of all the empty vaccine containers and disposable equipment after use in accordance with National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008).
  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, UNINFORMED PERSONS AND ANIMALS.
  • 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

  • Avoid contact with eyes, hands and clothing when handling/administering the vaccine.
  • Do not dilute the vaccine or otherwise stretch the dosage.
  • Do not spill or spatter the vaccine.
  • Use entire contents of each vial when first opened.
  • Wash hands after vaccination.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

The application of Newcastle Disease- or bronchitis vaccine, either singly or in combination should be avoided for a period of 3 days prior to and after the application of LT-IVAX®.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

In outbreak situations, vaccinate healthy chickens first, progressing toward outbreak areas in order to vaccinate diseased chickens last.

Vaccinate by the eye drop method according to the following schedule:

1.    When to vaccinate

Initial vaccinationRevaccination
4 weeks of age10 weeks of age or older

2.    Vaccination programme

3.    Preparation of the vaccine

  • aluminium seal and stopper from vial containing the dried vaccine.
  • vigorously until the vaccine plug has been completely dissolved.

4.    How to vaccinate

  • Hold dropper bottle in vertical position throughout vaccination to avoid wasting vaccine.
  • Instill 1 full drop of rehydrated vaccine into the open eye of the chicken and hold until a swallowing motion is observed.

PRESENTATION

10 x 1 000 dose vials with 30 mℓ diluent.

REGISTRATION HOLDER                                                  MANUFACTURER

Intervet South Africa (Pty) Ltd.                                        Merck Animal Health

20 Spartan Road, Spartan                                                  21401 West Center Road

1619, RSA                                                                                  Elkhorn, Nebraska

Tel: +27 (0) 11 923 9300

E-mail: msdahza@msd.com

www.msd-animal-health.co.za

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT

18 February 2010