Enterotoxaemia Vaccine-Type C and D

Definition:-

• The vaccine is a culture of highly toxigenic strains of Clostridium perforin genes type C and D prepared in double strength and then combined in such proportion that it would invoke an adequate antitoxic response in vaccinated animals against each antigen incorporated in the vaccine.

Use:-


• The vaccine may be used in sheep and goats or in large animals for protection against Enterotoxaemia. In Maharashtra, it is mainly used in large animals in Konkan tract.

Doses and Administration:-

• Sheep and Goats
• 2.5 ml. subcutaneously in loose fold of skin at post axillary region
• Cattle and Buffaloes
• 5 ml. subcutaneously on side of the neck
• Under field conditions, booster dose after 15 days from 1st vaccination is essential. The vaccine may be given once in a year, in the subsequent years.

Reactions:-


• Normally no reactions are noticed except local tissue reactions that should subside soon within few days.

Immunity:-


• Immunity develops fully after 21 days from the 1st injection and remains 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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