FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

CEVAC^® S GALINARUM

Reg No G3869 Act 36/1947

INDICATIONS:

Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Gallinarum are controlled diseases according to the Animal Diseases Act, Act 35/ 1984. Any occurrence or suspected occurrence of Salmonella Enteritidis or Salmonella Gallinarum must be reported immediately to the local state veterinarian.

A live, freeze-dried vaccine for the active immunisation of healthy layer and breeder fowls, as an aid in the prevention of Salmonella Gallinarum (fowl typhoid) and Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) infections. 

STORAGE:

Store in a refrigerator at 2 – 8 °C. Do not freeze.

Protect from sunlight.

Improper storage of the vaccine may cause potency losses.

COMPOSITION:

This vaccine contains 2.0 x 10^7.0 Colony Forming Units (CFU) of  live, freeze-dried  Salmonella Gallinarum antigens (strain 9R).

WARNINGS:

Withdrawal period for meat: 21 days.

Vaccinate healthy flocks only.

In cases of accidental self-injection, consult a physician urgently as a severe local reaction may ensue. 

Do not use antibiotics or any antibacterial agent from 7 days before vaccination until 14 days after vaccination.

Do not vaccinate layers and breeders in the two weeks before the expected start of the laying period and during the laying period. 

Destroy any unused vaccine by for example burning; dispose of all the vaccine containers when the vaccination is completed.

Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals.

Although this remedy has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder. 

PRECAUTIONS:

All the fowls in the flock must be vaccinated at the same time. If this is not feasible, then strict separation of the vaccinated and unvaccinated fowls must be undertaken to prevent the transmission of the vaccine virus to the unvaccinated fowls.

Use according to the number of doses as indicated on the label.

Do not mix with any other vaccine.

Observe aseptic precautions. Ensure that all vaccination equipment (needles, syringes etc.) is clean and sterile prior to use.

Do not contaminate with disinfectant or spirits. 

The reconstituted vaccine must be used immediately.  Do not store partially used containers for future use.

It is good vaccination practice, when handling vaccines, to avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes, hands and clothing. 

Wash and disinfect hands with a disinfectant after vaccination. 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Use only as directed.

CEVAC^® S GALINARUM is recommended for the active immunisation of healthy layer and breeder fowls, as an aid in the prevention of Salmonella Gallinarum (fowl typhoid) and Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) infections. 

Breeders and layers can be initially vaccinated from the age of 4 weeks, with a second vaccination undertaken at an interval of at least 4 weeks, but preferably 6 – 8 weeks. The vaccine should be given at least two weeks prior to the transfer of the fowls to the production area. 

The dose is 0,2 mℓ per fowl via the subcutaneous route.

Reconstitution:

Reconstitute the vaccine with the appropriate volume of diluent as follows:

Remove a small volume of diluent from the vial with a sterile syringe and needle and inject this into the vaccine vial.

Shake well until the vaccine plug is fully dissolved.

Remove the vaccine solution from the vial, re-inject into the diluent vial and shake gently.

Use this reconstituted vaccine immediately.

Administration: 

Care should be taken to avoid self-injection.

Use aseptic technique.

The dose is 0,2 mℓ per fowl and is administered via the subcutaneous route.

The preferred site is under the skin on the back of the neck midway between the head and the body and in a direction away from the head. Do not inject near the head. Do not inject into the muscle tissue or the neck vertebrae.

PRESENTATION:

Sealed glass vials containing 1 000 doses of vaccine.

The vaccine is supplied with a sterile diluent for reconstitution.

REGISTRATION HOLDER:

Ceva Animal Health (Pty) Ltd

Reg. No. 1973/016009/07

P O Box 7707

Halfway House  1685

011 312 4088

MANUFACTURED BY:

CNN LABORATÓRIO VETERINÁRIO LTDA

Rua Dr. Elton César, 121

Campinas – SP- Brazil

ZIP 13082-025