Pfizer Ultravac 5 in 1
Ultravac® 5in1 is used to prevent the major clostridial diseases in cattle and sheep.
Dosage and Administration
- Cattle, including calves
2mL followed by a second dose of 2mL 4 weeks later. - Sheep, including lambs
1mL followed by a second dose of 1mL 4 weeks later. - The first vaccination should be given at lamb marking or at 6 weeks of age for calves. A second dose should be given 4 to 6 weeks later. A booster dose given 12 months after the two basic doses of vaccine should confer lifelong immunity against blackleg and tetanus. However, further annual boosters are required to maintain immunity against black disease and malignant oedema.
- More regular doses may be required to maintain immunity against enterotoxaemia (pulpy kidney). These are best given prior to seasonal challenge and advice from your local veterinarian is recommended.
- Annual booster doses should be given around four weeks before calving or lambing to ensure that passive immunity is passed onto the new-born calf or lamb via the colostrum (first milk).
- Vaccine can be used for 30 days after opening providing correct storage instructions are followed.
- This product can be stored and used for up to 30 days after first opening. On each subsequent reuse, swab the opening with a suitable disinfectant (for example, methylated spirits) both before and after using. A sterile needle must be used each time product is removed. Store unused material upright, at 2°C to 8°C (refrigerated) and in the original cardboard packaging to protect from light.
Packaging
Pack sizes | Dose – Cattle 2mL | Dose – Sheep 1mL |
50mL | 25 Doses | 50 Doses |
100mL | 50 Doses | 100 Doses |
250mL | 125 Doses | 250 Doses |
500mL | 250 Doses | 500 Doses |
Category: Farm Animals Tag: Pfizer