Merck Bovilis Covexin 8 Cattle and Sheep Vaccine
Merck Bovilis Covexin 8 Cattle and Sheep Vaccine is for the vaccination of healthy cattle and sheep against diseases caused by Clostridium chauvoei, Cl. septicum, Cl. novyi Type B, Cl. Haemolyticum (known elsewhere as Cl. novyi Type D), Cl. tetani and Cl. Perfringens Types C and D.
Available in:
- COVEXIN® 8 250 ML 50 Dose
- COVEXIN® 8 50 ML 10 Dose
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Ingredients
CLOSTRIDIUM CHAUVOEI-SEPTICUM-HAEMOLYTICUM-NOVYI-TETANI-PERFRINGENS TYPES C & D BACTERIN-TOXOID
Feeding
Refer to packaging for complete details.
- Shake well. Using aseptic technique.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Unhealthy animals may not obtain desired results.
- Use all contents after opening.
Cattle dosage: Inject 5 mL subcutaneously or intramuscularly, repeated in 6 weeks. Revaccinate annually with 5 mL prior to periods of extreme risk or parturition. For animals subject to reexposure to Cl. novyi Type B and Cl. haemolyticum repeat the dose every 5 to 6 months. For Cl. perfringens Types B, C and D, revaccinate two weeks prior to parturition, introduction to lush pastures or finishing programs. Calves vaccinated under 3 months of age should be revaccinated at weaning or 4 to 6 months of age.
Sheep dosage: Inject 5 mL subcutaneously followed by a 2 mL dose in 6 weeks. Revaccinate annually with 2 mL prior to periods of extreme risk or parturition. For Cl. novyi and Cl. haemolyticum, revaccinate every 5 to 6 months. Vaccination should be scheduled so that pregnant ewes receive their second vaccination or annual booster 2 to 6 weeks before lambing commences in the flock. Lambs should be given their primary course beginning at 10 to 12 weeks of age.