Freeze-dried vaccine against swine fever
| Species | Swine. |
|---|---|
| Composition |
It presents as a homogeneous, dehydrated mass, in compressed form, slightly porous, ranging in color from light gray to pale yellow, of the lyophilized strain Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae VR-2 in a gelatin-peptone-sucrose medium. One dose of the lyophilized vaccine contains not less than 200 million live microbial cells. The vaccine is safe and non-reactogenic. |
| Indications | For the prevention of porcine erysipelas. |
| Dosage and method of administration |
To be administered, the lyophilized vaccine is diluted with sterile isotonic sodium chloride solution at a ratio of 1 ml per dose (the number of doses per vial is indicated on the label). The vial containing the diluted vaccine is shaken to obtain a homogeneous suspension. During the cold season, the diluent is warmed in a water bath to 36-37°C. Healthy animals are vaccinated. The dose is 1 ml administered intramuscularly, at the base of the ear or the inner thigh (for piglets), according to the following schedule: Piglets from 2 months old: two doses with an interval of 25-30 days, booster vaccination after 5 months (one dose). Immunity develops within 5-8 days after vaccination and lasts for 6-6.5 months. |
| Contraindications | Animals in the vaccination groups should not be treated with antibiotics for 7 days before and after immunization. |
| Waiting period | The slaughter of pigs for human consumption is allowed no earlier than 7 days after the last administration of the preparation. |
| Release form | Glass vial with a volume of 10 ml containing 10-100 doses, with a rubber stopper and aluminum cap. |
| Storage conditions | Store in a dark place, separate from food and feed products, at a temperature of 2°C + 10°C, in places inaccessible to children. |
| Shelf life | 12 months from the date of production, under storage and transportation conditions, and 3 hours after opening the vial. Do not use after the expiration date indicated on the packaging. |