Target Species
Cattle.
Indications for use
For active immunisation of cattle to reduce the intensity and duration of clinical signs (pyrexia) induced by an infection with bovine herpesvirus type 1 (BHV-1) as well as to reduce the replication and nasal excretion of the field virus.
Onset of immunity:- 3 weeks
Duration of immunity:- 6 months
The schedule using Bovilis IBR Marker Live for primary vaccination and revaccination after 6 months with Bovilis IBR Marker Inac, will result in protective immunity that lasts for 12 months.
Contraindications
None.
Special warnings for each target species
Efficacy has not been demonstrated in the face of maternally derived antibodies.
Special precautions for use
Vaccinate only healthy animals.
Operator warnings
In the case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or label to the physician.
Adverse Reactions
A local reaction at the injection site may occur in very rare cases.
Hypersensitivity reactions can occur in very rare cases. In such cases an appropriate symptomatic treatment should be administered.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals displaying adverse reactions during the course of one treatment)
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals, including isolated reports).
Use during pregnancy or lactation
Can be used during pregnancy and lactation.
Interactions
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.
Amounts to be administered and administration route
Use sterile vaccination equipment.
Before use, allow the vaccine to reach ambient temperature (15°C - 25°C).
Shake well before use.
Intramuscular injection, 2 ml per animal.
All cattle can be vaccinated from an age of three months onwards.
Primary vaccination:
Two vaccinations with an interval of 4 weeks.
Re-vaccination:
One vaccination every 6 months.
Bovilis IBR Marker Inac can be used for re-vaccination in a schedule where Bovilis IBR Marker Live has been used for primary vaccination:
Primary vaccination:
Consult the product literature for Bovilis IBR Marker Live for advice.
First re-vaccination:
A single vaccination should be given 6 months after primary vaccination.
Subsequent re-vaccinations:
Single vaccinations given at intervals no greater than 12 months.
Overdose
Administration of a double dose does not cause other effects than after a single dose.
Withdrawal period
Zero days.