INDICATIONS:
Active immunization of chickens against Avian Influenza A.
Composition:Each dose of 0.5 ml contains:
- Inactivated Avian Influenza virus A, subtype H9N2:
≥ 5.0 log2 HI units*
* HI units after injection of chickens with 1 dose
DOSAGE FOR EACH SPECIES, ROUTES AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION:
Administration route:intramuscularly in the chest or subcutaneously in the lower part of the neck.
Dose:
Broiler: 0.2 ml per chick at day old subcutaneously. Layers & Breeders: 0.2 ml per bird from day old up to 3 weeks. Revaccination at 8 weeks and between 12-16 weeks are recommended with a dose of 0.5 ml intramuscular.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Do not use in unhealthy birds.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
SPECIAL WARNINGS:Special warnings for each target species: Vaccinate healthy animals only.
Special precautions for use in animals: None.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals:
To the user:
This product contains a mineral oil. Accidentally injection/self-injection may result in severe pain and swelling, particularly if it is injected into a joint or finger, and in rare cases, can cause the loss of the affected finger if it is not given immediate medical care.
In case of accidental self-injection, even of the small quantities of this product, prompt medical advice must be asked for, please keep with yourself the packaging leaflet. If the pain persists for more than 12 hours after medical examination, re-request medical advice again.
To the physician:
This product contains a mineral oil. Accidental injection of this product, even if in small quantities, can cause intense swelling, which may, for example, result in ischemic necrosis and even the loss of a finger. It requires Expert, PROMPT, surgical observation and may necessitate early incision and irrigation of the injected area, especially if it the finger pulp or tendon are involved.
Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay:
Do not use during the laying period and 4 weeks before the laying period.
Incompatibilities:
Do not mix with any other veterinary medicinal product.
Storage conditions:
Store in a refrigerator (2 °C – 8 °C). Do not freeze.
Protect from light.
Shelf life:
Packaged product: 24 months. After opening: 10 hours.