Target species
Pigs (sows and gilts).
Indications for use
Reduction of neonatal enterotoxicosis of piglets, caused by E. coli strains, expressing the adhesins F4ab, F4ac, F4ad, F5, F6 and F41, during the first days of life.
Contra-indications
None.
Special warnings for each target species
None.
Special precautions for use in animals
Since the protection of piglets in ensured by colostrum intake, each piglet should ingest a sufficient quantity of colostrum within 6 hours of birth. Vaccinate only healthy animals. Do not administer in conjunction with other products.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the product to animals
In the case of accidental self injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the package insert or label to a physician. Wash and disinfect hands after use.
Adverse reactions
Vaccination may cause slight hyperthermia (less than 1.5 °C during a maximum period of 24 hours).
Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
No special precautions.
Interactions
No information is available on the compatibility of this vaccine with any other. Therefore the safety and efficacy of this product when used with any other (either when used on the same day or at different times) has not been demonstrated.
Amounts to be administered and administration route
Shake the vial vigorously before use. Use sterile syringe and needles. Administer using aseptic procedures.
One 2 ml dose intramuscularly in the neck in the area behind the ear, according the following schedule:
Primary vaccination
First injection: 5 to 7 weeks before farrowing
Second injection: 2 weeks before farrowing.
Revaccination:
1 injection 2 weeks before each subsequent farrowing.
Overdose
No undesirable effects have been observed after the administration of twice the recommended dosage.
Withdrawal period
Zero days.