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COLOMBOVAC PMV, Suspension for Injection for Pigeons
- Low reactive and very effective product for sc injection
- PMV infections in racing pigeons remain actual; for competing in shows and races birds have to be vaccinated
- 1 year duration of immunity with only 1 dose.
Description
Colombovac PMV contains per 0.2 ml dose
| Active substance | |
|---|---|
| Inactivated Newcastle Disease Virus, La Sota. One dose induces a GMT/HI titre of at least 27.0 in chicks. |
|
| Adjuvant | |
| Carbomer | 934 P |
| Excipient | |
| Thiomersal | 20 μg |
INDICATIONS
For active immunisation of pigeons to reduce mortality and clinical signs due to paramyxovirus type 1 infection.
The onset of protection occurs one month after inoculation, the duration of protection is 12 months.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use in unhealthy pigeons.
Do not vaccinate during the last 2 weeks prior to mating.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Less than 1% of pigeons show adverse reactions in the form of a small transient swelling at the site of injection.
An overdose may result in an increase of the degree of local reactions.
TARGET SPECIES
Pigeons
DOSAGE, ROUTE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Dose: One dose (0.2ml) per pigeon.
Administration: The vial has to be swirled several times before use.
The vaccine has to be administered by subcutaneous injection dorsally in the neck region (in
the direction of the back).
Primary vaccination:
Racing pigeons
All birds in the loft should be given one vaccination annually not less than 14 days before the
beginning of the racing season.
Young birds may be vaccinated with Colombovac® PMV from 3 weeks of age when a single
injection will provide immunity for 1 year.
Following vaccination avoid contact with birds from other lofts for at least 14 days.
Show Pigeons
All birds on the premises should be given one vaccination annually not less than 14 days
before the beginning of the show season.
Young birds may be vaccinated with Colombovac® PMV from 3 weeks of age when a single
injection will provide immunity for 1 year. Following vaccination, avoid contact with birds
from other sources for at least 14 days.
Booster vaccination:
Racing pigeons
All adult birds in the loft should be given a single booster vaccination annually. Where the
annual booster vaccination may interfere with the training or racing programme, it may be
brought forward prior to the commencement of each racing season.
how Pigeons
All adult birds on the premises should be given a single booster vaccination annually.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD
Zero days
SHELF LIFE
Shelf-life of the veterinary product as packaged for sale: 3 years.
Shelf-life after first opening the immediate packaging: Use entire contents of vial once opened.
SPECIAL STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Store and transport refrigerated (2°C - 8°C).
Protect from light.
Do not freeze.
SPECIAL WARNINGS
Not for intramuscular injection: Intramuscular injection causes severe adverse reactions.
Maternally-derived antibody (MDA) can interfere with the development of active immunity.
Where it is likely that recent field infection or vaccination of the parent flock has stimulated a
high antibody titre and consequently a high level of MDA, the timing of the vaccination
programme should be planned accordingly.
Do not use in birds in lay or within 4 weeks before the onset of the laying period.
Vaccination is safe in breeding birds provided they are vaccinated before the start of breeding.
No information is available on the safety and efficacy from the concurrent use of this vaccine
with any other. It is therefore recommended that no other vaccines should be administered
within 14 days before or after vaccination with this product.
Special precautions for use in animals
In cases of hypersensitivity reactions treat immediately with glucocorticoid intravenously or
adrenaline intramuscularly.
The incubation period for pigeon paramyxovirosis may be a few days to several weeks.
However, after infection with the wild virus, pigeons excrete the virus from the eye and in the
droppings within 3-4 days. This means that infected birds can be a danger to others some days
before their own symptoms appear. Excretion of wild virus from the infected bird continues
for up to 6 weeks. This information is important since, in addition to direct bird to bird
contact at competitions and shows, the disease can be spread by indirect means such as hands,
overalls, caps, boots and contaminated objects such as baskets and trucks.
An owner should forbid visits to the loft by anyone in contact with unvaccinated pigeons and
new birds (either purchased or lent for mating) should not be brought in unless vaccinated at
least 14 days previously.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals
In case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
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: QI01EA01
Nature and composition of immediate packaging
Nature: 20ml, Type hydrolytic I glass vial (Ph.Eur.)
Closure: Butyl rubber stopper PH 21/50 (Ph.Eur.), sealed by 20mm aluminium “tear-off” cap
Contents: Either 1 x 50 doses (10ml) or 1 x 100 doses (20ml) Colombovac® PMV.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
