A fluid, adjuvanted vaccine for injection with a precipitate which resuspends on shaking. Each 1 ml dose contains:

For the active immunisation of sheep and cattle against diseases associated with infections caused by Clostridium perfringens type A, C.perfringens type B, C.perfringens type C, C.perfringens type D, Clostridium chauvoei, Clostridium novyi type B, Clostridium septicum, Clostridium sordellii and Clostridium haemolyticum and against tetanus caused by Clostridium tetani.

For the passive immunisation of lambs and calves against infections caused by the above mentioned clostridial species (except C.haemolyticum in sheep).

Onset of immunity: 2 weeks after the basic vaccination course (as demonstrated by serology only).

Duration of active immunity as demonstrated by serology only:

Sheep: 12 months against C. perfringens type A, B, C, and D, C. novyi type B, C. sordellii, C. tetani

< 6 months against C. septicum, C. haemolyticum, C. chauvoei

Cattle: 12 months against C. tetani and C. perfringens type D

< 12 months against C. perfringens type A, B and C

< 6 months against C. novyi type B, C. septicum, C. sordellii, C. haemolyticum, C.chauvoei

Additionally, an anamnestic humoral immune response (immunological memory) to all components was demonstrated after antigen stimulation 12 months after the basic vaccination course.

Duration of passive immunity as demonstrated by serology titre only:

Lambs: At least 2 weeks for C. septicum and C. chauvoei, at least 8 weeks for C. perfringens type B and C. perfringens type C and at least 12 weeks for C. perfringens type A, C. perfringens type D, C. novyi type B, C. tetani and C. sordellii. No passive immunity was observed for C. haemoloyticum.

Calves: At least 2 weeks for C. sordellii, and C. haemolyticum, at least 8 weeks for C. septicum and C. chauvoei and at least 12 weeks for C. perfringens type A, C. perfringens type B, C. perfringens type C, C. perfringens type D, C. novyi type B, and C. tetani.

Sheep – from 2 weeks of age

Dose – 1 ml

Dose – 2 ml

Basic vaccination scheme: Two doses should be administered, 4-6 weeks apart.

Re-vaccination scheme: A single dose should be administered every 6 to 12 months after the basic vaccination scheme.

By subcutaneous injection at a suitable site. The recommended site is the loose skin on the side of the neck. The bottle should be well shaken before any vaccine is withdrawn. Syringes and needles should be sterile before use and the injection should be made through an area of clean, dry skin taking precautions against contamination.

Use in pregnancy: To provide passive protection of the offspring, via the colostrum, a single booster dose should be administered between 8 and 2 weeks before parturition, provided that animals have received a full primary vaccination course before pregnancy.

Do not use in sick or immunodeficient animals.

Vaccinate healthy animals only.

No information is available on the safety and efficacy of this vaccine when used with any other veterinary medicinal product. A decision to use this vaccine before or after any other veterinary medicinal product therefore needs to be made on a case by case basis.

Do not mix with any other veterinary medicinal product.

In the event of an anaphylactic reaction appropriate treatment such as adrenaline should be administered without delay.

Very commonly, animals vaccinated with Covexin 10 may experience reactions to vaccination. These reactions are usually localised swelling, induration or other reaction in the underlying tissue at the injection site (very commonly) but may also include mild hyperthermia (very commonly).

Swelling at the injection site occurs very commonly. This swelling may reach up to a mean value of 6 cm in diameter in sheep and 15 cm in diameter in cattle; though some cattle reactions of up to 25 cm in diameter may be observed. Most local reactions resolve in 3-6 weeks in sheep and less than 10 weeks in cattle but may persist longer. Commonly, an abscess may develop in some animals.

Skin discolouration at the injection site (which returns to normal as the local reaction resolves) may commonly occur. Localised pain at the injection site for 1-2 days post vaccination may occur commonly.

The local reactions do not affect the general health, demeanour, feeding or weight gain of the animals.

The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:

In calves and lambs, local reactions may increase slightly if twice the recommended dose is administered.

No side effects other than those described above were seen when Covexin 10 was used in sheep and cattle between 8 and 2 weeks prior to parturition. In the absence of specific data, no recommendation can be made for use of the vaccine during the first or second trimester of pregnancy.

Avoid stress in pregnant ewes and cows.

Zero days.

In case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately showing the package leaflet or the label to the physician.

Shelf-life after first opening the immediate packaging: 8 hours.

Store and transport refrigerated (2°C - 8°C). Protect from light. Do not freeze.

Avoid the introduction of contamination during use.

Keep out of sight and reach of children.

For animal treatment only.

50 ml and 100 ml flexible packs.

Not all presentations may be marketed.

The effectiveness of the vaccine in providing passive immunity to young lambs and calves depends on these animals ingesting adequate amounts of colostrum on the first day of life.

Clinical trials have demonstrated that the presence of maternal antibodies, particularly against C. tetani, C. novyi type B, C. perfringens type A (calves only), C. chauvoei (lambs only) and C. perfringens type D may reduce the antibody response to vaccination in young lambs and calves. Therefore, to ensure an optimal response in young animals with high levels of MDA, the basic vaccination should be delayed until the levels wane, usually after about 8-12 weeks of age.

Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal product should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.