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COLOMBOVAC PARATYPHUS, Suspension for Injection for Pigeons
Description
Colombovac Paratyphus contains per 0.2 ml dose
| Active Ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Formaldehyde-inactivated Salmonella sp. ser. Typhimurium variant Copenhagen: | at least 5 x 107 cfu, sufficient to induce at least a mean antibody titre (ELISA) of 9.1 in target animals. |
| Adjuvant | |
| Carbomer 934 P | 1 mg |
| Excipient | |
| Residual formaldehyde | <0.05% |
INDICATIONS
For active immunisation of pigeons from the age of six weeks to prevent mortality caused by Salmonella sp. Ser. Typhimurium variant Copenhagen.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
After first vaccination a palpable local reaction up to about 1 cm in diameter may occur in
about half of the pigeons. After second vaccination the palpable local reactions may increase
in size (up to 2 cm) and frequency.
The local reactions may slide to the ventral side of the neck. It can be palpable for up to six
weeks after vaccination. These reactions have been shown not to affect the behaviour and
weight gain of the bird.
The administration of an overdose will not result in more severe reactions than those seen
after the second vaccination, i.e. a palpable local reaction up to 2 cm in diameter which may
be palpable for up to six weeks after vaccination.
TARGET SPECIES
Pigeons
DOSAGE, ROUTE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
One dose of vaccine (0.2 ml) is to be administered by subcutaneous injection at the dorsal side
in the nape of the neck in the direction of the back of the bird.
Vaccination scheme
Primary vaccination
Two doses per animal three weeks apart.
Administration of the first dose preferably to animals of the age of six weeks.
Booster vaccination
Six months after the primary vaccination and thereafter every six months.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD
Zero days
SHELF LIFE
Shelf-life of the veterinary product as packaged for sale: 26 months.
Shelf life after first opening the immediate packaging: 2 hours.
SPECIAL STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Store and transport refrigerated (2°C - 8°C).
Protect from light.
Do not freeze.
SPECIAL WARNINGS
Not for intramuscular injection:
Special precautions for use in animals
Do not use in birds other than pigeons.
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary
medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
OTHER INFORMATION
ATC Vet Code: QI01EB
Nature and composition of immediate packaging
Container: glass vial (Type I)
Contents: 10 ml
Closure: butyl rubber stopper and aluminium cap.
Cardboard box with 1 glass vial of 50 doses with a rubber stopper and aluminium cap.
