

Live attenuated vaccine against red murrain in pigs
Content | One dose contains: Atenuated Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, strain VR-2 min. 4 – 6 x 106 CFU max. 5 x 109 CFU Original packing contains Dilutent E. |
Target species | Pigs. |
Indication | Active immunization of pigs against erysipelosis ( red murrain). |
Contra-indications | Animals shoving the clinical symptoms of the disease should not be vaccinated. Antibiotics should not be administered to animals 7 day before and after vaccination . |
Dosage and route of of administration | Subcutaneously with vaccine dose of 2 ml . Intradermally by needles applicator with vaccine dose 0,2 ml . |
Recommended vaccination scheme | Pigs intended for fattening: vaccination at the age of 8 - 9 weeks (15 - 20 kg of live weight). Pigs intended for breeding: primo vaccination at the age of 8 - 9 weeks (15 – 20 kg of live weight) - booster vaccination at the age of 5 - 6 months -any others revaccinations – every 6 months. In case of mass application is possible to apply the vaccine intradermally by needless applicator. In this case is necessary to use the vaccine 8-10 fold concentrated. Two vials containing each 40 doses are diluted in one packing (20 ml) of Dilutent E . 0,2 ml of vaccine diluted after this manner is administered intradermally on the ear base. Immunity develop 8-10 days after vaccination and lasts for 6-8 months. |
Undiserable effects | Activation of latent and chronic infections after vaccination may occur . Temporary increase of temperature accompanied by reduced food intake for 3-5 days after vaccination in singular cases may occur . |
Withdrawal period | None. |
Size of package | Freeze- dried part of vaccine : 1 x 10 doses, 1 x 20 doses 1 x 40 doses Dilutent : 1 x 20 ml , 1 x 40 ml , 1 x 80 ml |
Stability | 12 months |
Storage conditions | Store at temperature between +2 to +8 °C, in dark and dry place. |
Note | The vaccine should be used within 3 hours after dilution. |
Country of MA | Slovak Republic |