Bravoxin

Bravoxin is a suspension for injection for cattle and sheep. It is used for the active immunisation against disease associated with infections caused by Clostridium perfringens type A, C. perfringens type B, C. perfringens type C, C. perfringens type D, Clostridium chauvoei, Clostridium novyi type B, Clostridium septicum, Clostridium sordellii and Clostridium haemolyticum and against tetanus caused by Clostridium tetani.

For the passive immunisation of lambs and calves against infections caused by the above mentioned clostridial species (except C. haemolyticum in sheep).

Vaccinate healthy animals only.

The effectiveness of the vaccine in providing passive immunity to young lambs and calves depends on these animals ingesting adequate amounts of colostrum on the first day of life.

Amount(s) to be administered and administration route:
Subcutaneous use.
Dose:
- Sheep: 1ml – from 2 weeks of age
- Cattle: 2ml – from 2 weeks of age

Administration:
By subcutaneous injection preferably in the loose skin on the side of the neck, observing aseptic precautions.
Shake the bottle thoroughly before use.
Syringes and needles should be sterile before use and the injection should be made through an area of clean, dry skin taking precautions against contamination.
Basic vaccination: Two doses should be administered, 4-6 weeks apart
Re-vaccination: A single dose should be administered at 6 to 12 month intervals after the basic vaccination
Use in pregnancy: To provide passive protection of the offspring, via the colostrum, a single re-vaccination should be administered between 8 and 2 weeks before parturition, provided that animals have received a full basic vaccination course before pregnancy.

Withdrawal period:
Zero days.

Store and transport refrigerated (2 °C – 8 °C).

DATASHEET: Bravoxin