RP Vacc – Effective Vaccine Against Rotavirus and Paramyxovirus

RP Vacc – Effective Vaccine Against Rotavirus and Paramyxovirus

Product Details

Contents:
Each 0.3 ml dose contains:

• Pigeon rotavirus, strain Ro/D, inactivated ≥ 52.2 EU*

• Pigeon paramyxovirus type 1, strain 988M, inactivated ≥ 6.47 log2 HI**

* ELISA units in chickens
** Hemagglutination inhibition in chickens

Target species: Pigeons

Indications

For active vaccination of pigeons from 4 weeks of age:

• To reduce the frequency and severity of clinical signs, gross lesions, and virus shedding caused by Group A rotavirus, genotype G18P[17] (PiRV).

• To reduce mortality, frequency, and severity of clinical signs caused by paramyxovirus type 1 (PMV1).

Onset of immunity:

• 2 weeks after completion of the primary vaccination course.

Duration of immunity:

• 8 months for PiRV

• 9 months for PMV1
  (after completion of the primary vaccination course)

Contraindications:

• None known.

Dosage and Administration

Dose:

• 0.3 ml per pigeon

Route of administration:

• Intramuscular injection into the thigh muscle, or

• Subcutaneous injection in the upper neck region directed toward the tail (not toward the head).

Recommended Vaccination Schedule

Primary vaccination:

• First dose: from 4 weeks of age

• Second dose: 3 weeks after the first dose

Booster vaccination:

• One dose one year after the last vaccination

In flocks with high infection pressure of PiRV and/or PMV1, a booster vaccination is recommended every 8–9 months after the last vaccination.

Adverse Reactions

• Lethargy: usually lasts 1 day after vaccination

• Immediate pain at injection site: without swelling, usually lasts 1 day after intramuscular injection

• Swelling at injection site: up to 0.5 cm in diameter, usually persists for up to 5 days after subcutaneous injection

Withdrawal Period

• None

Packaging

• Vial containing 50 doses

Shelf Life

• As packaged for sale: 2 years

• After first opening: 8 hours

Storage Conditions

• Store in a refrigerator (2°C–8°C)

• Do not freeze

• Protect from light