Duovax

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

DUOVAX

Reg. No. G2328 (Act 36/1947)

Namibia Reg. No. V96/24.4/506 [NS0]

INDICATIONS

Combined botulism and black quarter (quarter evil) vaccine for the active immunisation of cattle, sheep and goats against botulism and black quarter (quarter evil).

COMPOSITION

Duovax is a colourless liquid with an off-white precipitate which resuspends on shaking. It contains formalinised, inactivated alum-precipitated toxoids of Clostridium chauvoei and Clostridium botulinum types C1 + 2 and D.

IMMUNITY

In all animals, immunised for the first time, immunity develops 2 weeks after the second injection. Immunity can, however, not be guaranteed in all animals.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

• Store between 2 ˚C – 8 ˚C in a refrigerator.
• Do not freeze.
• Protect from light.
• Do not use after expiry date.

WARNINGS

• Withdrawal period: Do not slaughter animals for human consumption within 21 days of vaccination.
• Goats should be vaccinated in the loose skin under the tail. Do not vaccinate goats in the neck.
• 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.

PRECAUTIONS

• Observe aseptic precautions. Ensure that vaccination equipment (needles, syringes, etc.) is clean and sterile prior to and during use.
• Sterilise syringes and needles by boiling in water for at least 15 minutes.
• Do not use disinfectants or methylated spirits for sterilising either needles or syringes.
• Use a separate needle for each animal.
• Occasionally, some individual farm animals, on certain farms, may show shock reactions shortly after injection of the vaccine.
• A small swelling may occur at the site of inoculation.
• Avoid exposure to high temperatures and direct sunlight during inoculation.
• Partially used containers should be disposed of at the end of each day’s operation since under field conditions, it may be difficult to avoid accidental contamination of the vaccine.
• Destroy any unused vaccine and dispose of all the empty vaccine containers and disposable equipment after use in accordance with National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008).

DIRECTIONS FOR USE – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

Shake the bottle well each time before filling the syringe.

DOSAGE

• Cattle, sheep and goats: 2 mℓ subcutaneously (goats should be vaccinated in the loose skin underneath the tail).
• Calves should be immunised before they are weaned i.e., at 4 to 5 months and a second injection must be administered 4 to 6 weeks later.
• Lambs and kids can be immunised from 3 months of age and a second injection must be administered 4 to 6 weeks later.
• After these 2 initial injections, every animal must receive a single booster injection annually.

PRESENTATION

100 mℓ bottle (50 doses).

REGISTRATION HOLDER

Intervet South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

20 Spartan Road

Spartan 1619, RSA.

Tel: +27 (0) 11 923 9300

E-mail: msdahza@msd.com

www.msd-animal-health.co.za

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT

23 June 2017