POLYPLEUROSIN APX PLUS IM emulsion for injection for pigs

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Pharmaceutical form

Emulsion for injection.

Composition

Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serotype 9                                      RP> 1 *

Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serotype 2                                      RP> 1 *

Pasteurella multocida serotype A                                                         RP> 1 *

Pasteurella multocida serotype D                                                         RP> 1 *

Bordetella bronchiseptica                                                                      RP> 1 *

Apx I toxin                                                                                               RP> 1 *

Apx II toxin                                                                                              RP> 1 *

Apx III toxin                                                                                             RP> 1 *

*RP = relative potency determined by comparison with the reference serum acquired by vaccination of mice with a batch of the vaccine compliant with a challenge test on target animals.

Indication

For immunization of piglets and gilts and sows in healthy herds or suffering from pneumonia caused

by: Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, Bordetella bronchiseptica.

Newborn piglets from vaccinated gilts and sows receive passive protection against pneumonia by colostral immunity for 14 – 21 days.

Onset of immunity: 14 days after second dose.

Duration of immunity: persists for 6 months.

Dosage, application and vaccination scheme

Vaccination of piglets:  vaccinate piglets with a dose of 1.0 ml IM. Primovaccination consists of 2 dosis: first dose from 6 weeks of age, second dose 2-3 weeks later.

Vaccination of gilts and sows: vaccinate gilts and sows with a dose of 1.0 ml IM. Primovaccination consists of 2 dosis: 6 – 4 weeks before farrowing, second dose in 2-3 weeks, but not later than 2 weeks before farrowing. Further revaccinations: regularly 3 to 2 weeks before each expected farrowing.

If the period between two farrowings exceeds 8 months, another primovaccination is necessary.

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 °C – 8 °C).

Protect from light.

Store in a dry place.

Protect from frost.

Withdrawal period

No withdrawal periods.

Shelf life

Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 18 months.

Shelf life after first opening the immediate packaging: 10 hours.

Package

10 ml, 20 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml and 500 ml.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.