Description

EQUIVAC-S STRANGLES VACCINE

Equivac^® S Strangles Vaccine is a cell free extract of the Streptococcus equi organism used in the control of strangles.

KEY FEATURES

• Convenient owner-administered protection of horses against this serious disease
• Convenient single dose syringe presentation

PACKAGING

Equivac^® S Strangles Vaccine comes in a prefilled single use syringe

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Given by intramuscular injection in the centre of the side of the neck. Clip the hair and disinfect the skin prior to injection.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Store at 2°-8°C (refrigerate – do not freeze)
• Equivac^® S Strangles Vaccine is of value only in the control of infection due to Streptococcus equi. (For control only: no value in the treatment of strangles).
• Pregnant mares may be vaccinated up to 2 weeks before foaling.
• By maintaining a regular vaccination program animals will retain a high level of circulating antibodies that will reduce the likelihood of a strangles outbreak occurring.
• Vaccination against strangles should be included as a part of every horse’s vaccination program.
• A rest day is recommended after vaccination

Vaccination program for Horses

*When commencing a vaccination program on an adult horse or horses with an unknown vaccination record, use the same vaccination program of three initial doses two weeks apart, followed by an annual booster dose.
^6-monthly boosters should be considered in high risk situations.

NOTE: This product is a live vaccine and requires storage temperatures between 2°C to 8°C. All reasonable attempts are made to ensure the correct handling of this product whilst in transport. N&W Livestock is unable to take responsibility for handling once in transport.

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