Pulpyvax® 1-Shot

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

PULPYVAX^® 1-SHOT
Reg. No. G2642 (Act 36/1947)
Namibia Reg. No. V99/24.4/500 NS0

INDICATIONS
For the active immunisation of sheep against pulpy kidney disease (enterotoxaemia). The active component, when injected into a healthy, susceptible animal stimulates the immune response and provokes the formation of epsilon antitoxin.

COMPOSITION
Contains a toxoid obtained from a culture in a liquid medium of a suitable strain of Clostridium perfringens type D, inactivated in such a manner that immunogenic activity is retained.

STORAGE

• Store between 2 ºC and 8 ºC.
• Do not freeze.
• Protect from light.

WARNINGS

• Withdrawal period: Do not slaughter animals for human consumption within 20 days of vaccination.
• Some animals may develop a transient inflammatory reaction over the injection site, which is normal following vaccination with an oily vaccine.
• In case of inoculation in the hind quarters, a slight limp could arise ± 2 days after injection and disappear 2 to 3 days later. A moderate rise in temperature may also follow vaccination.
• 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.
• Dispose of any unused vaccine as well as empty vaccine containers and vaccination equipment according to local waste disposal regulations.
• 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.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

• Shake bottle well before use and repeat from time to time during the vaccination process. 
• Only sterile needles and properly sterilised vaccinator should be used. In order to maintain a proper hygiene, it is advisable to change to clean sterile needles as frequently as possible.
• The vaccine should be administered by deep intramuscular injection. 
• Sheep should first be vaccinated at 4 months of age and annually thereafter. 
• In order to ensure a proper inoculation, it is preferable to inject the vaccine while fleece is short. 
• Immunity is established within 2 to 3 weeks after inoculation and lasts for 1 year. 
• Lambs born from ewes vaccinated 10 to14 days before lambing are protected for 12 to 16 weeks by the antibodies passed in the colostrum. 
• 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.

DOSAGE
Sheep and lambs: 1 mℓ intramuscular.

PRESENTATION
An oily off-white, slightly flocculating liquid which resolves immediately on shaking.
Packed in 100 mℓ polypropylene containers.

REGISTRATION HOLDER
Intervet South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
20 Spartan Road, Spartan
1619, RSA
Tel: +27 (0) 11 923 9300
Fax: +27 (0) 11 392 3158
www.msd-animal-health.co.za

MANUFACTURER
Prondil S.A.,
P O Box 15147, DTO 5
Montevideo,
Uruguay

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT
November 2000