Black Quarter Vaccine

Definition:-

• The black quarter vaccine is a culture of Clostridium choevoei, grown in anaerobic fluid medium and rendered sterile and atoxic by addition of 37% to 40% formaldehyde solution I.P. in such a manner that it retains its immunising property.

Use:-


• The vaccine is intended to use for protection against Black Quarter. Pre-monsoon vaccination is recommended in endemic areas, every year. Animals above the age of six months may be vaccinated. In high incidence areas, the calves of 3 to 6 months may also be protected. Repeat vaccination may also be done if required under exceptional circumstances.

Doses and Administration:-

• Cattle and Buffaloes
• 5 ml. subcutaneously on side of the neck
• Sheep and goats
• 2.5 ml. subcutaneously.

Reactions:-


• Normally no side reactions appear and the vaccine is safe.

Immunity:-


• It starts developing 5 to 7 days post inoculation., and develops fully after 21 days and lasts for one year

Precautions:-

• The bottle should be shaken well before use.
• Keep the bottle away from direct sunlight.
• Gently massage the site of inoculation, after administration of the vaccine.
• The bottle opened once should be utilised fully on the same day.
• Sterile syringes and needles should be used.
• Use of antihistaminics or similar drugs is advised in case of any generalised reaction noticed after vaccination.
• The separate needle should be used for drawal of vaccine from vial and inoculation.
• Vaccine vials showing cracks or damaged stoppers should not be used.

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