RP Vacc

Emulsion for injection for pigeons  

Description Product details
content Each 0.3 ml dose contains
Active substances:
Pigeon rotavirus, strain Ro/D, inactivated ≥ 52.2 EU*
Pigeon paramyxovirus type 1, strain 988M, inactivated ≥ 6.47 log2 HI**

* ELISA units in chicken
** Haemagglutination inhibition in chicken
target species Pigeon
indication For active immunization of pigeons from the age of 4 weeks onwards:
- to reduce frequency and severity of clinical signs, gross lesions and virus shedding caused by pigeon rotavirus group A, genotype G18P[17] (PiRV)

- to reduce mortality, frequency and severity of clinical signs caused by paramyxovirus type 1 (PMV1).

Onset of immunity: 2 weeks after the primary vaccination scheme
Duration of immunity: 8 months (PiRV) / 9 months (PMV1) after the primary vaccination scheme
contraindication None
dosage and route of administration One dose: 0.3 ml
Administer intramuscularly into the femoral muscle or subcutaneously in the dorsal region of the neck towards the tail (not to the head).
recommended vaccination scheme Primary vaccination scheme:
First dose: from 4 weeks of age onwards
Second dose: 3 weeks later

Revaccination:
Administer one dose one year after last injection at the latest.

In flocks with high PiRV and/or PMV1 infection pressure, it is recommended to revaccinate the pigeons every 8 to 9 months after last injection.
adverse reactions Apathy1, Immediate pain upon injection2, Injection site swelling3

1 mild apathy one day after vaccination lasting usually up to 1 day after the vaccination
2 not accompanied by swelling, lasting usually up to 1 day after i.m. administration
3 up to 0.5 cm in diameter, lasting usually up to 5 days after s.c. administration.
withdrawal period Zero days
Package size 1 vial of 50 doses
Shelf life Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 2 years
Shelf life after first opening the immediate packaging: 8 hours
Storage conditions Store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C).
Protect from frost. Protect from light.
Country of MA Slovak Republic, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania

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